Study Abroad Options for Political Science Majors

• Mainstreamed programs in English-speaking countries
  (Mainstreamed programs involve taking regular classes with host national students.)
• Mainstreamed programs that require proficiency in another language
• Programs for Americans taught in English or other languages

In addition to Political Science credit, students can take courses that fulfill other major, minor, distribution or elective requirements. Students should be prepared to show course materials to the department, for final course approval, at the conclusion of the program.

Eligibility, housing, program date, cost and financial aid details for each program can be found on individual program flyers. The Information Center also has comprehensive program notebooks with more detailed information. If you have further questions or want to speak with an advisor about academic issues, please call Overseas Study to arrange an appointment.

Mainstreamed Programs in English

Mainstreamed programs offer the widest range of courses through their university’s political science department and attract the largest number of majors. These programs also offer the best opportunity for cultural immersion.

Programs:

Adelaide, Australia
Cairo, Egypt (SEM, AY & SUM)
Canberra, Australia
Canterbury, England (AY)
Cape Town, South Africa
Jerusalem, Israel
Legon, Ghana
Perth, Australia
Wollongong, Australia


Representative list of previous courses:

• Africa in Relation to World Politics
• Analysis of Internal Conflict
  
• Australian Politics
• Comparative Government and Politics
  
• Law of Diplomacy
  
• Sex, Gender, and Politics
  

Mainstreamed Programs in Other Langauges

These programs require proficiency in a second language and offer different degrees of mainstreaming. Variety and number of courses varies by program, but all of them offer the opportunity to study at least one or more Political Science courses in another language.

Programs:

Aix-en-Provence, France
Bahia, Brazil
Barcelona, Spain
Bologna, Italy
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Freiburg, Germany
Lima, Peru
Madrid, Spain
Santiago, Chile
Santiago, Dominican Republic (SEM)
Sao Paulo, Brazil (Liberal Arts)

Representative list of previous courses:

• Auslander, Fremde, Minderheiten
• Historia Politica de Europa
• Instituciones Chilenas
• Organizzazione Internazionale
• Philosophie Politique
• Sociologia das Relacoes Internacionales

Programs for Americans taught in English or Other Languages

We offer a number of programs that provide a limited selection of area studies courses that are taught exclusively for Americans. Generally one language class is required for programs that operate in a country where English is not the native language. Some of the programs offer classes only in the host country’s language. Coursework taken on the programs would fulfill general education, elective, and possibly major or minor requirements.

Programs: in English:

Amsterdam, The Netherlands (SUM)
Athens, Greece (SEM & SUM)
Barcelona, Spain
Budapest, Hungary
Copenhagen, Denmark (SEM & SUM)
Dublin, Ireland (SEM & SUM)
Freiburg-EU, Germany
Hyderabad, India
London, England (SEM & SUM)
London, England - CIC Internship (SEM & SUM)
Melbourne, Australia (SUM)
Milan, Italy
Prague, Czech Republic\
Rome, Italy
Seoul, South Korea
Tokyo, Japan
Vienna, Austria

Programs in another language:

Madrid, Spain
Nagoya, Japan
Paris, France (SEM & SUM)
Quito, Ecuador
Rennes, France
Salamanca, Spain (SEM & SUM)
Seville, Spain (Language & Society or Liberal Arts)
Vienna, Austria

II. Other IU Programs

Additional programs are coordinated by IU departments, schools or campuses. In all cases information about the programs (e.g. program details, credit awarded, financial aid, eligibility, deadlines, costs, application instructions, etc.) must be sought from the sponsoring unit. See the Big List for more information.

III. Affiliated Study Abroad Programs

IU does not offer programs in every location and language, so students may choose to search from among the list of affiliated programs and AESOP programs that are administered by other institutions. These programs are endorsed by our office based on the reputation of the organizing agencies or institutions and the quality of the programs and their academic standards. Students earn transfer credit on these programs and the use of financial aid is subject to approval.

As a general rule, the mainstreamed programs are most likely to include courses that fulfill major requirements. Offerings in the programs designed exclusively for Americans are limited and students should review the courses that are available and then consult Overseas Study for guidance.

IV. Other Non-IU Options

If students still do not find something that suits their needs, they should consult the non-IU program instructions to get information on locating a program and procedures to follow.