U.S. Study Abroad Programs
Posted by on August 15, 2012in Study Abroad
If you're curious about studying in the U.S., use these lists to discover learning options from coast to coast and everywhere in between. See which universities offer the most robust learning abroad programs. From there you can follow the links to specific information about programs and get contact information. You'll find everything you need to get started, from international student health insurance recommendations to international university demographics.
Top Programs
Top Schools
- American University – Washington D.C.
- Arcadia University – Glenside, PA
- Beloit College – Beloit, WI
- Boston University – Boston, MA
- Butler University – Indianapolis, IN
- Carleton College – Northfield, MN
- College of St. Benedict – St. Joseph, MN
- Columbia University – New York, NY
- Dartmouth College – Hanover, NH
- Dickinson College – Carlisle, PA
- Duke University – Durham, NC
- Elon University – Elon, NC
- Georgetown – Washington, DC
- Indiana University – Bloomington, IN
- Kalamazoo College – Kalamazoo, MI
- Michigan State University – East Lansing
- Middlebury College – Middlebury, VT
- New York University – New York, NY
- University of Californa Los Angeles (UCLA) – Los Angeles, CA
- University of California Berkeley – Berkeley, CA
U.S. Study Abroad Top Programs
International Studies Abroad (ISA)
- Students can earn 3-42 hours of academic credit
- Each site offers orientation for new students
- Housing Options:
- Homestay
- Residence Halls
- Apartments
- On-site ISA office and resident director
- Cultural activities, excursions, airport reception, tutoring and cell phone advising
SEA Semester
- Ocean Exploration
- Colonization to Conservation in the Caribbean
- Oceans & Climate
- Sustainability in Polynesian Island Cultures & Ecosystems
- Energy & the Ocean Environment
- Marine Biodiversity & Conservation
Duke University/Organization of Tropical Studies
- Costa Rica
- Based at OTS Field Stations
- Undergraduate students are given access to tropical ecosystems, including lowland wet forest at La Selva, dry forest and wetlands at Palo Verde and premontane moist forest at Las Cruces
- Courses: Field Tropical Biology – Biology 134L
University of Northern Iowa
- Abroad 101 session
- Options to extend study abroad stay
- Exchange programs with more than 70 foreign institutions
Samford University
- Offers CIEE programs
- International Internships
- Study Abroad Scholarships
- Motto: “The world is small. Get involved. Give back. Be a global citizen.”
IES Abroad
- Internships Abroad
- Art/Theater
- Business
- Education
- Government/Politics
- Law
- Science
- Social Organizations
- Language
- Programs by Major
- Business & International Relations
- Communications & Media
- Fine & Performing Arts
- Science & Engineering
- Social & Behavioral Sciences
- Participating Countries
- Argentina
- Australia
- Austria
- Brazil
- Chile
- China
- Costa Rica
- Ecuador
- England
- European Union
- France
- Germany
- India
- Ireland
- Italy
- Japan
- Morocco
- The Netherlands
- New Zealand
- South Africa
- Spain
- Turkey
CIEE
- Work abroad
- Programs by Major
- Business & International Relations
- Communications & Media
- Fine & Performing Arts
- Science & Engineering
- Social & Behavioral Sciences
- Three fronts:
- Programs: Creating and administering programs that allow U.S. college and university students and educators to study and teach abroad, and international students and professionals to study and work in the U.S.
- Advocacy: Supporting initiatives, viewpoints and policies that help raise public awareness.
- Knowledge: Promoting understanding among educators through funded research, international seminars and an annual conference.
http://www.ciee.org/home/about/about-ciee.aspx
SUNY Binghamton
- Office of International Programs
- International Student and Scholar Services
- Languages Across Curriculum Program
- Exchange programs
- Study Abroad Programs
- Focus on campus internationalization
- Dual-Diploma Programs
- Global Studies minor
CET Academic Programs
- Culture Immersion
- High Academic Standards
- Eco-friendly programs
- Respects the needs of local hosts
- Believes in making Study Abroad Accessible to all Students
- Programs:
- China
- Czech Republic
- Italy
- Japan
- Jordan
- Syria
- Tunisia
- Vietnam
Centro Panamericano de Idiomas
- Standard Spanish Program
- Business Seminar
- Medical Seminar
- Social Work Seminar
- Dive Certification
- Retirementravel
- Bildungsurlaub
- Seminar for Spanish Teachers
- Soccer Camp
- Teen Program
- Family and Kids Program
- Public Safety Program
- Preparation for DELE Exam
- Vacational & Language Program
U.S. Study Abroad Top Schools
American University
Study Abroad Contact
- More than 1,000 international students and scholars from almost 130 countries
- Mostly international exchange
- Offers International Student and Scholar Services to help international students through the first steps of getting to the United States and getting settled in
- Established international programs in 1954
- Resources for international students:
- Academic Core Support Team
- Assessment & Advising
- Access to All Key Campus Services
Arcadia University
Address
Study Abroad Contact
Office of International Affairs
215-572-2867 (Phone)
215-517-2399 (Fax)
- International Programs
- Access to Master's and Doctorate Degree Programs
- Access to more than 75 Bachelor's Degree programs including business administration, economics, computer science, pre-health and social sciences
- English Language Institute: full-time intensive English as a Second Language instruction
- Student Services
- Support Services
- Office of International Affairs
- Health Services
- Faculty Advising
- English Language Institute
- International Student Services
- Pre-Arrival Information
- English Language Services
- International Student Handbook
- Peer Associates League
- International Club
Beloit College
Address
700 College St.
Beloit, WI 53511
Study Abroad Contact
Office of Admission
608-363-2500 (Phone)
608-363-2689 (Fax)
[email protected]
- Offers ISEP and Exchange programs
- China – Henan University
- Ecuador – Universidad San Francisco de Quito
- Germany – Erfurt University
- Hong Kong – Lingnan University
- Hungary – Eotvos Lorand Collegium
- Japan – Kansai Gaidai University
- Morocco – Al Akhawayn University
- Russia – RSUH
- Turkey – Yeditepe University
- ESL (English as a Second Language) programs
- Degree-seeking programs
- First international students came to Beloit College in the 1850s
- Today, 11% of Beloit students are international students form over 45 different countries
- Students can enroll in any Beloit degree program
- International Student Services
- ESL Program
- Writing Center
- Learning Enrichment and Disability Services
- Beloit College Health and Wellness Center
- Host Family Program
Boston University
Study Abroad Contact
617-353-9888(Phone)
617-358-1170 (Fax)
[email protected]
- Offers undergraduate and graduate programs
- Students can apply to the following BU colleges
- College of Communication
- College of Engineering
- Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
- Graduate School of Management
- Metropolitan College
- Sargent College
- College of Fine Arts
- School of Dental Medicine
- School of Education
- School of Law
- School of Medicine
- School of Public Health
- School of Social Work
- School of Theology
- University Professors
- International Students & Scholars Office (ISSO)
- Housing advice
- Banking information
- Health and Medical information
- Student Services
Butler University
Study Abroad Contact
Center for Global Education
800-368-6852 (Phone)
Dr. Monte Broaded – [email protected]
Jill McKinney – [email protected]
- ISEP participant. Participating universities include:
- Lingnan University
- Eberhard Karls Universitat
- University of Tasmania
- Flinders University
- Auckland University of Technology
- Ecole des Hautes Etudeis Commerciales
- Universiteit Maastricht
- Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas
- International Student Fraternity – Phi Beta Delta
- International Orientation Program with Butler Students who have studied abroad
- Center for Global Education
- Exchange and study abroad enrollment in any College of Communication, College of Business, Jordan College of Fine Arts (limited programs), College of Liberal Arts & Sciences and College of Education
- Full-time international students have access to all 6 colleges including audition-based programs in JCFA and College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Carleton College
Study Abroad Contact
Luyen Phan
[email protected]
- Stats
- Ranked 6th liberal arts college in United States
- International 50 – member of a group of four-year institutions commended for long-term commitments to international affairs and excellence in education of future leaders
- Science 50 – a group of colleges noted for strength in science education
- Host family programs
- Volunteer in the community – Cultural Ambassador Program
- OIIL Student Employment Program
College of Saint Benedict
Study Abroad Contact
Roger Young
800-544-1489 (Phone)
320-363-2750 (Fax)
- English Emersion Programs – TOEFL Exam Required
- Unique Partnership With Saint John's University Allows Study Abroad and international students to take classes at both CSB and SJU
- Ranked 2nd nationally for number of students studying abroad – offers global perspective
- 250 international students from 40 countries
- Offers secondary and graduate international programs as well
- International students may take part in other university study abroad programs as well
Columbia University
Address
1140 Amsterdam Ave
New York, NY 10027 USA
Study Abroad Contact
212-854-2559 (Phone)
212-854-5164
[email protected]
- Enrolls 6536 international students from over 152 countries
- Top five countries of origin: China, South Korea, India, Canada and France
- Program with largest enrollment program: The Graduate School of Arts and Sciences with 1,629 students
- Offers American Language Program
- Enrollment percentages
- >75% graduate and professional level
- 13% undergraduate level
- 4% American Language Program
- Services
- International Peer Adviser Program
- International Spouse and Partner Network
- International Orientation programs
- Access to all other student services
Dartmouth University
Study Abroad Contact
603-646-2875
[email protected]
- Services and Programs
- Orientation
- International Friendship Family Program
- “The Dartmouth International” Newsletters
- McCulloch International Residence
- Language and Cultural Exchange Program (LACE)
- International Undergraduate
- Office of Visa and Immigration Services
- TOEFL exam required
- Exchange Programs
- University of Copenhagen – Social Science Exchange Program
- Dartmouth-Oxford Exchange
- Bocconi Exchange
Dickinson College
Address
28 N College St Carlisle, PA 17013
Study Abroad Contact
Brian Atkins
[email protected]
717-243-5121 (Phone)
- Programs
- Continuous Global
- Study Abroad
- International Scholars
- Globally Integrated Programs
- International Students
- Summer Programs
- Parent Programming
Duke University
Address
114 S. Buchanan Blvd.
Durham, NC 27708-0057
Study Abroad Contact
919-684-2174 (Phone)
919-684-3083 (Fax)
[email protected]
- English for International Students
- More than 200 international students each year
- Oral communications
- Writing
- Graduate students
- Countries frequently represented at Duke:
- Argentina
- Bangladesh
- Bolivia
- Brazil
- Bulgaria
- Chile
- China
- Colombia
- Egypt
- Georgia
- Honduras
- India
- Indonesia
- Iran
- Israel
- Italy
- Japan
- Kazakhstan
- Korea
- Mexico
- Moldova
- Panama
- Peru
- Russia
- Slovenia
- Spain
- Taiwan
- Thailand
- Turkey
- Vietnam
- Global Cafe – a weekly informal gathering that brings together members of the Duke
- International Orientation for undergraduate and graduate students
Elon University
Address
2375 Campus Box
Elon, NC 27244
Study Abroad Contact
336-278-6700 (Phone)
336-278-6692 (Fax)
[email protected]
- Isabella Global Cannon International Center
- Services
- Airport transportation
- International orientation program
- ICIC Eents
- Exchange programs
- Degree-seeking undergraduate programs
- U.S. News and Report ranked Elon as the nation's #1 “School to Watch”
- The Daily Beast names Elon one of the “decade's hottest colleges”
- Kiplinger's Personal Finance Magazine, USA Today, Princeton Review, and the Fiske Guide to Colleges all name Elon one of the nation's “best value” private universities
- The Princeton Review recognizes Elon for having one of the nation's most beautiful campuses
- Students from 57 countries
Georgetown University
Study Abroad Contact
Office of International Programs
202-687-5867 (Phone)
- Over 2,000 international students
- Students from over 130 countries
- Exchange students
- Degree-seeking students
Indiana University
Study Abroad Contact
Office of International Services
812-855-9086 (Phone)
812-855-4418 (Fax)
- English Proficiency Exam required
- Multiple on-campus and off-campus housing options
- Cars: international driver's license and car rental programs
- Special programming:
- Language conversion clubs
- Cultural coffee hours
- Conversation partners
- International spouses circle
- International Education Week
- IU World's Fare
- Bloomington Worldwide Friendship
- Exchange programs
- Degree-seeking enrollment
Kalamazoo College
Study Abroad Contact
Center for International Programs
269-337-7133 (Phone)
269-337-7400 (Fax)
[email protected]
- 120 international students
- Ranks No. 12 in U.S. for Study Abroad Participation
- More than 50 years of hosting international students
Michigan State University
Address
427 N. Shaw Lane
East Lansing, MI 48824
Study Abroad Contact
Office for International Students and Scholars
517-353-1720 (Phone)
517-355-4657 (Fax)
[email protected]
- International student services include:
- Advising on and facilitating compliance with U.S. immigration regulations
- Conducting orientations and other special programming that help international students and scholars integrate into and adjust to the academic, cultural and social life of MSU
- Serving as a liaison with U.S. government agencies, foreign embassies, sponsors and educational foundations that support international students and scholars
- Contributing to the internationalization of MSU by providing opportunities for growth through cross-cultural interactions
- Exchange and degree-seeking enrollment
Middlebury College
Study Abroad Contact
International Student and Scholar Services
802-443-5858 (Phone)
802-443-2063 (Fax)
[email protected]
- Bread Loaf School of English
- Monterey Institute of International Studies
- Over 250 undergraduate international students from over 75 countries
- Approximately 250 international faculty and staff members
- Participant in U.S. government's Student and Exchange Visitor System
- Friends of International Students host program
- 10 summer Language Schools on two U.S. campuses
New York University
Study Abroad Contact
NYU Office of Global Programs
212-998-4433 (Phone)
212-995-4103 (Fax)
- Over 7,000 international students
- Students from over 130 countries
- Programs
- International Student Orientation
- International Education Week
- International Student Leadership Awards
- Graduate and Professional Skill Series
- Programs for International Spouses and Partners
UCLA
Address
B-300 Murphy Hall
Los Angeles, CA 90095
Study Abroad Contact
International Education Office
310-825-4995 (Phone)
310-794-4428 (Fax)
[email protected]
- Summer Study
- UC Education Abroad Program (Exchange)
- English as a Second Language Program
- Undergraduate and Graduate International Programs
- Reciprocity Exchange
- CIDE – Mexico
- Guadalajara – Mexico
- HKUST – Hong Kong
- Nagoya University – Japan
- NTU – Singapore
- PKU – China
- SNU – Korea
- UFSC – Brazil
- University of Geneva – Switzerland
- Utrecht University – The Netherlands
University of California – Berkeley
Study Abroad Contact
510-642-2818 (Phone)
510-643-7289 (Fax)
[email protected]
- Non-Degree-Seeking:
- Education Abroad Program
- Concurrent Enrollment Program through UC Berkeley Extension
- Berkeley Summer Sessions
- Degree-Seeking:
- Undergrad
- Graduate
Additional Schools
- New School (NY)
- Illinois Institute of Technology (IL)
- New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJ)
- Lynn University (FL)
- Carnegie Mellon University (PA)
- University of Tulsa (OK)
- University at Buffalo-SUNY (NY)
- Florida Institute of Technology (FL)
- Andrews University (MI)
- Brandeis University (MA)
- California Institute of Technology (CA)
- Purdue University (IN)
- University of Notre Dame (IN)
Sources:
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https://www.arcadia.edu/academics?id=8158
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http://www.bu.edu/isso
https://www.butler.edu/international
https://www.butler.edu/global-education/study-abroad
https://www.csbsju.edu/admission/international
https://isso.columbia.edu/
https://economics.dartmouth.edu/bocconi-exchange-info
https://rockefeller.dartmouth.edu/public-policy/internships
https://sociology.dartmouth.edu/exchange-program
https://students.dartmouth.edu/opal/
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https://www.macalester.edu/studyaway/
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http://www.middlebury.edu/international/isss/about
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