Approved Semester Programs | |||||
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Region | Location | Fields of Study | Requirements | Highlights | Cost |
| Africa | Rabat, Morocco | French language, regional cultural studies, (and a chance to take Arabic!), HIST, POLS, WGST, ECON, RELG | Minimum 3.0 GPA, Judicial Check, and 5 semesters of College-level French with a B- average for the Regional French Program | -Included 3 week Moroccan Arabic and Culture pre-program in Rabat -Organized excursions around Morocco -Ability to live and learn alongside Moroccans | https://www.smcm.edu/ie/study-abroad/programs/smcm-programs/africa/smcm-amideast-ifrane-morocco/ |
| Namibia and South Africa | POSC, AADS, ENST, Justic Inquiry, RELG | Minimum GPA 2.5, judicial checks | - Racial and Environmental Justice Focus -Small cohort with prescribed classes -Chance to meet local community and political leaders | https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/12uIbVWUDXLLTnwcsEFlFUDKD74vjglE8/edit#gid=5050907 | |
| Asia/ Oceania | Bangkok, Thailand | Philosophy, Theatre/Film/ Media studies, Math, Physics, COMP, CHEM, Buisness, BIO, and Asian studies | Minimum 2.5 GPA, Judicial check, and must have valid passport or have passport application in progress at time of application | -Study at the oldest university in Thailand, Mahidol University -Join one of their large number of clubs and organizations -Live near the Grand Palace, Wat Pho and Wat Arun -Summer Internship Options available | https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1gAj1P-ZrR_NvJv3qwV4XEmNdcBrmXHjITrl4o5aaIOY/edit#gid=0 |
| Chiang Mai, Thailand | Religious studies, Public policy studies, ENST and Asian studies, Required Tai language course | Minimum 2.5 GPA and Judicial check | -One of the top 10 friendliest cities in the world -Participate in an internship or field studies program -Live in a city with over 700 temples and the famous “night market” | https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1KuYF3LaY84mwKGcHXM-UNM2xVZyU9wuXb_O_QgFkNK0/edit?usp=sharing | |
| Taiwan | Chinese Language (Asian Studies electives available) | Minimum 2.5 GPA, Preferred 3.0 GPA, judicial checks | -Study Chinese Language in Taiwan -Supplement language courses with an English-taught elective and/or internship -Live with a local Taiwanese student! | https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/12uIbVWUDXLLTnwcsEFlFUDKD74vjglE8/edit#gid=1876138880 | |
| Sogang University, South Korea | Business, Econ, Computer Science, Math, History, Literature, Philosophy, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Women's and Gender Studies | Minimum 2.8 GPA, Judicial checks | -Take business and econ courses taught in English at an AACSB-accredited school -Live in Seoul, South Korea, just steps from 5 UNESCO heritage sites! - Experience K-pop, traditional Hanbok wearing, and more! | https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/12uIbVWUDXLLTnwcsEFlFUDKD74vjglE8/edit#gid=290209756 | |
| Fudan University, China | Asian studies and Chinese | Minimum 2.5 GPA, Judicial check, 2 semesters of Chinese, and Approval from SMCM Chinese faculty | -Live in the bustling cosmopolitan city of Shanghai -Monthly stipend for meals -Study intensive Chinese courses and/or select English courses | https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ueLmIZuq-7ymu7I8i8uVDyrOI6yOOZ6o2X_6NZa2M4c/edit#gid=0 | |
| James Cook University, Townsville or Cairns, Australia | Anthropology, Computer science, Economics, Art, Environmental studies, English, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biology, History, Math, Music, Sociology, Physics, Psychology, Public policy, & Theatre/Film/Media studies | Minimum 2.8 GPA and Judicial check | -2 campuses, Townsville and Cairns -Part-time work opportunities (average pay $20/hr) -Courses available for all SMCM disciplines including science majors -Guaranteed Housing in JCU Residence Halls -Live near the Great Barrier Reef -Participate in on-campus clubs and sports | https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1NmUxxUHDAnoPHq6Ti6_oQP12GPOxOI1pRhqTGxa0vZ0/edit#gid=0 | |
| Akita University, Japan | Anthropology, Economics, English, Asian studies, Sociology, Religious studies, Physics, Political science, and Theatre/Film/Media studies | Minimum 2.5 GPA and Judicial check | -Study at a Small Liberal Arts College in Northern Japan taught in English -Experience Japanese culture and cuisine firsthand -On campus housing guaranteed | https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/173ZpdLihD0-1Q_UdCVdl0tuve3ihS2AFBfEek52O62U/edit | |
| API- Royal Thimphu College, Bhutan | Environmental Studies, Biology, Business & Economics, Anthropology, Political Sciences, English, Computer Science, and more! | Minimum 2.5 GPA and Judicial checks | - Study in Bhutan, a unique location for study abroad, where the Gross National Happiness Index is an official measure of sucess! -Have the option to take an internship! -Choose from a wide array of English-taught courses | ||
| The Americas | Costa Rica | Sociology, Spanish, Political science, and Environmental studies | Minimum 2.5 GPA, Judicial check, 2 Semesters of Spanish, and Approval from SMCM Spanish faculty | -Homestay housing -Internship and research opportunities | https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/171OeOdMf4kL5E5VKl7VtAkxXtBAUMLIOU5h5Z57QSNY/edit |
| Europe | Budapest, Hungary | Math, Computer Science | Sophomore standing, at least one semster in advanced calculus or abstract algebra, Minimum 2.5 GPA, and Judicial check | -Working with professors from highly-acclaimed institutions in mathematics -All courses taught in English -Located near the historic city center in Budapest, Hungary | https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/16yPXgYaWSwVO7UL7TjJfJ28Pa0hHr-aoXfDJdEcZPo8/edit |
| University College Dublin, Ireland | Anthropology, Archeology, science, Economics, Art history, English, Environmental studies, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, History, Math, Music, Museum Studies, Philosophy, Physics, Sociology, Religious studies, Political science, Psychology, Public policy, and Theatre/Film/Media studies | Minimum 3.0 GPA and Judicial check | -Study in the likes of Shaw, Joyce, Yates, and others wrote -Perfect for almost any SMCM major including Science (sequencing is a non-issue) -Students are able to participate in any of UCD’s clubs and organizations | https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1L5Yk9g8if3Y-IhSb5ZeKY7sT5GBqKY-1QDiSHPF2s0k/edit | |
| DIS Sweden Neuroscience | Neuroscience (Psych, Pre-Med, Health) | Sophomore standing, 3.0 GPA, meet pre-reqs for core course of choice | -Located in Stockholm, Sweden -Includes study tours to 1-2 other countries -Perfect for Neuroscience majors, but with a selection of non-Neuro electives! | https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/12uIbVWUDXLLTnwcsEFlFUDKD74vjglE8/edit?gid=322571222#gid=322571222 | |
| Burren College of Art, Ireland | Art | 2.8-3.0 GPA, Portfolio, Judicial checks | -Study art on the grounds of a 16th century castle in rural Ireland -Get your own studio space while studying painting, drawing, photo, sculpture, and more! | https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/12uIbVWUDXLLTnwcsEFlFUDKD74vjglE8/edit#gid=427959890 | |
| Cannes, France | Sociology, French, and Theatre/Film/Media studies | Minimum 2.5 GPA, at least 2 semesters of French with at least a "B" average, Approval from SMCM French faculty, and Judicial check | -Experience life on the French Riviera -Live and learn with international students -Attend the Cannes Film Festival during the Spring Semester | https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1cUrw5sbLLewBMu4HRgWux1zfialKY0xg9OrW1HWL1hU/edit | |
| Grenoble, France | French | Minimum 2.5 GPA, at least 2 semesters of French with at least a "B" average, Approval from SMCM French faculty, and Judicial check | -Study Abroad in the French Alps -Live with a local family -Volunteer opportunities | https://www.smcm.edu/ie/study-abroad/programs/europe/smcm-aifs-in-grenoble-france/ | |
| Montpellier, France | French, political science, history, art history | Minimum 2.7 GPA, 5 semester in French with at least a "B" average, Approval from SMCM French faculty, and Judicial check | -Live in the South of France close to the Mediterranean Sea -Courses taken alongside French students -Homestay with local French families | https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1KQGg23CvP3cTCFByvTOU_l8tkkDCGc4RVQzhYxk-TgY/edit#gid=0 | |
| Perugia,Italy | Anthropology, History, English, Environmental studies, Food Studies, Religious studies, Political Science, Psychology (Multicultural Psychology Track), and Theatre/Film/Media studies | Minimum 2.75 GPA and Judicial check | -Study in Central Italy with easy access to Rome, Florence, Siena and beyond -Unique Food Studies Program -Internship, service learning, and volunteer opportunities | https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Wtt5taGYtr5fi9OlmjOrgKb59MjmC0MOPSvR6lh2u_w/edit?usp=sharing | |
| Florence, Italy | Art | Minimum 2.5 GPA and Judicial check | -Study among the best in studio art, fashion, graphic design, and interior design in Europe -Take liberal arts courses in the birthplace of the Renaissance -Experience apartment-style living in the heart of Florence | https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18PmDqWah0Vtv-Yw6KXwB4tH-Myi0cJ75W3PINBbZtJk/edit | |
| Granada, Spain | Spanish | Minimum 2.5 GPA, must have taken ILCS 202 or 260 before applying, Approval from SMCM Spanish faculty, and Judicial check | -Includes a 5 day excursion to Morocco -One month intensive language study prior to start of semester -Live in the heart of Andalucia, in view of the Alhambra | https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-R9kgDHg0KZStR-6U90SFZqEQt4JWD9l3lS3N2s7jFQ/edit?usp=sharing | |
| University of Ljubljana, Slovenia | English | Minimimum 2.5 GPA and Judicial check | -Engage with a large community of Slovene students, alumni, and professors who have been involved with SMCM for years! -Experience Slovenian culture firsthand -On campus housing offered at domestic student rates | https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/13ACmi8MYtyw21JZUWiqGtFxybhx6Vi33FVeePjOOEvQ/edit | |
| United Kingdom | Queen Mary University, London, England | Chemistry, Math, Physics, and Psychology | Minimum 3.0 GPA and Judicial check | -Take 16 credits in London’s East End -Participate in subsidized field trips -Guaranteed housing with international and British Students | https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1TPLqu5bPn8raaN3lROowqlpDRuYKrEwusm0aaFQhnpU/edit#gid=0 |
| University of Roehampton, London, England | History, English, Psychology, and Theatre/Film/Media studies, Business, Computer Science, Econ | Minimum 2.8 GPA and Judicial check | -Included social program with day-long excursions -Guaranteed on campus housing integrated with British students -Traditional Liberal Arts curriculum with many options for SMCM students | https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1lacKiTpP_hTNz-lpFSWBxOOvmgZRZ5E_WBz1GdWg5q0/edit?usp=sharing | |
| Centre for Medieval and Renaissance Studies, Oxford, UK | History, anthropology | Minimum 3.5 GPA and Judicial check | -Study humanities in the vibrant city of Oxford, England -One-on-one Tutorial Classes with Oxford Professors -Admission to the Bodleian Library | https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1a2nt_xnebFdq-rh5bVDYuYgv1dYfCfgVfkEvG1D1NYM/edit | |
| CIS at University of Stirling, Scotland | Marine Science, Art & Design, Business & Communications, Natural & Applied Sciences, Health Science, Humanities, Social Sciences, Languages | Minimum 2.8 GPA and Judicial check | -18th century estate with a lake and castle for a campus, near an historic small city -Voted one of the best universities in the UK for campus cultures -Great athletic facilities and Olympic-length pool -Hiking trails on campus and excursions included | https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Q-FJ8104MRpShHYQgLvB5Nm1YiaW8NIf4in6eZqatec/edit#gid=261507386 | |
| Short-Term Study Tours | Benin Study Tour - Summer 2025 | Anthropology, Business, and more | Minimum 2.0 GPA | -Explore the Republic of Benin in West Africa -4 credits | |
| Short-Term Study Tours | Colombia Study Tour - Summer 2025 | Biology, Environmental Studies, Spanish | Minimum 2.5 GPA, BIOL and ENST pre-reqs | - Discover tropical biology and decolonizing sustainable development in Cali, Colombia -8 credits | |
| Short-Term Study Tours | Greece Study Tour - Summer 2025 | History, Philosophy, ENST, ENGL, WGSX, TFMS, and more | Minimum 2.0 GPA | - Study history, philosophy, and more by traveling around Greece -4 credits |
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