Library and information science degrees are highly specialized, yet can be found on nearly every corner of the globe. If you’re able to read this, then you’re going to be just fine, as a vast majority of Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (CILIP) and American Library Association (ALA) accredited degree programs based are in English-speaking countries.

The United Kingdom is a particularly popular destination among undergraduate and graduate library science degree seeking students. From England to Scotland to Wales, you’ll have easy access to the rest of Europe while studying at some of the oldest universities in the world. Have you seen pictures of libraries in the UK?! The island across the pond is practically the only place in the world with library-centric tourism. Just picture yourself studying where history itself was written or visiting the Game of Thrones sets on the weekends, because both can invoke a profound breathlessness. Arguably the most multicultural European region, the UK offers an unparalleled opportunity to experience a wealth of diverse perspectives, and even an apprenticeship program, that are difficult to come by anywhere else.

If you’re looking to break “the Librarian” archetype, the Oceania region may be perfect for your library science degree abroad. From the coasts of Australia to the awe-inspiring landscapes of New Zealand, you’ll be able to fill your time in between classes with surfing, scuba diving, or maybe even a canyon swing or two. For a region with a relatively small population, the choices in potential institutions for your information science degree are astounding. The long plane ride will be a great opportunity to finally finish that book too. Despite their distant geographic location, these areas offer an amazingly cosmopolitan experience while maintaining a flair for their unique cultures.

With most of the accredited library and information science degree programs located in the United States, you’ll have the opportunity to study at some of the most prominent colleges in the world and experience that infamous American college life. Whether you are looking for an undergraduate or a graduate library science degree, many of the best-ranked schools for the field are located in the U.S. Since many American schools are part of much larger university systems, the library resources you’ll have at your disposal will be expansive. Trust us, there’s a lot more to the States than cheeseburgers and New York City’s skyscrapers.

Looking for more of a plot twist? You can always earn your library science degree outside an English-speaking country, such as Spain or India. You’ll have fewer program options, yet greater opportunities for cultural immersion, which is probably the best part of any education abroad! Just don’t be surprised if your database management class is followed by language instruction. A bilingual librarian? How impressive.