Study Language & Linguistics Abroad

Study abroad in the charming colonial city of Oaxaca, Mexico, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Oaxaca’s extensive colonial architecture and deeply-rooted indigenous cultures make it a unique and fascinating destination. Spanish classes are offered for all levels and students can choose from a variety of electives and specialized programs in healthcare and the arts. Oaxaca is nestled in a valley in the highlands of central Oaxaca state surrounded by the Sierra Norte mountains. Within easy access to the city, you will find some of Mexico’s best-preserved archaeological sites. Oaxaca is a vibrant city for the arts and possesses a world-famous food culture with cutting-edge restaurants. The Arcos Learning Abroad program provides an all-inclusive study abroad experience with cultural activities on the weekdays, excursions on the weekends, on-site directors, carefully vetted homestays, tuition, and much more. Arcos invites you to step through the arch and into a life-changing experience abroad. Immerse yourself in the timeless culture and rich history of Oaxaca. Mexico awaits!

Are you passionate about wine? We have a brand new study abroad option for you! This 3-week program aims to provide a unique educational experience that combines wine theory studies and language learning while immersing yourself in beautiful surroundings. The Adelante Abroad Wine Theory and Spanish Immersion program includes 20-hour Spanish classes and 12-hour wine theory classes led by an expert enologist in Chile. You will learn sustainable wine practices while diving deep into learning Spanish. The language classes provided are designed to accommodate beginner speakers, and you will have plenty of opportunities to practice your skills. Throughout the program, you may visit local vineyards in the Casablanca Valley and observe and participate in wine tasting. Participants must be 18 years old or older to apply. The price of this program includes housing with your own fully furnished room in a shared apartment as well as multiple excursions. Because harvesting grapes for wine is seasonal, this program is offered in the Summer and in the Fall.

The Bilbao/Getxo program is ideal for students who wish to develop an international business career and/or a bilingual career. You may stay for one semester or a full year and focus on Spanish Language and Cultural Studies or International Business. Our intensive language approach allows you to complete one to three courses (4-11 credits) of university foreign language in only one semester, depending on your primary focus for the semester. The program also offers the opportunity to complete internships. The academic coursework is only part of the value of a semester or year abroad. Courses are complemented by the opportunity to experience the society and culture of the Basque Country through personal interaction with local students and field trips to sites of social, historic, artistic, and economic interest. A local university student is available to become your conversation partner, which is an excellent way to make friends and become integrated into the community.

Gain invaluable professional experience while on a virtual voyage with AIFS Abroad Virtual Internships! Earn academic credit, develop a global perspective, and set yourself apart from your peers to future prospective employers. Virtual internship programs are offered online during fall semester, spring semester, and summer for 8 or 12 weeks. With career-focused workshops and cultural events are included, you'll join a virtual network of AIFS Abroad participants while learning how to spruce up your résumé and ace your next interview. AIFS Abroad is here when you are ready for your next international adventure. Students who complete one of our Virtual Internship programs will receive a $500 discount on future on-location intern abroad programs.

Undiknas University offers a transformative study abroad experience in the heart of Bali, combining academic excellence with the island’s vibrant culture and breathtaking landscapes. As one of Indonesia’s leading universities, Undiknas is known for its innovative teaching methods and globally focused programs, making it an ideal choice for students seeking an international education. This program is perfect for students who are ambitious, open-minded, and eager to expand their horizons. Participants can choose from a variety of courses in business, management, and social sciences, all taught in English. Beyond academics, students engage in cultural activities, from learning Balinese traditions to exploring the island’s renowned beaches, temples, and lush rice terraces. Located in Denpasar, Undiknas offers students a modern campus environment with excellent facilities, including study spaces and support services for international learners. The university’s location allows easy access to Bali’s vibrant city life and natural wonders. Whether you’re attending workshops, joining student clubs, or exploring nearby cultural sites, you’ll have endless opportunities to learn and grow.

Hone your academic knowledge and Spanish language skills at the University of Granada, with a history that traces back to the 14th century! Join its community of over 81,000 students when taking courses at its Center for Modern Languages (CLM). Study the Spanish language based on your level, whether absolute beginner or high advanced. If you have a high intermediate and advanced proficiency level, you can choose programs that focus on Spanish civilization and culture. Attending an internationally acclaimed university offers a wonderful opportunity to build a network with Spanish and international students. Granada features a rich historical and cultural heritage. At the same time, its modern aspects are ever-apparent in newer building designs - such as the Forum Building, with the only revolving restaurant in Spain! If you’re out exploring the city’s plazas and shops, take time to drop by our office near the university’s CML. Have a chat with our staff, hang out with other program participants, undergo mentoring, or use our resources.

Sail on the floating university of Semester at Sea and make the world your campus. This global journey brings you face-to-face with diverse perspectives and cultures in different locations. As a group, you’ll have the opportunity for cultural engagement in as many as 11 cities worldwide while earning academic credits from Colorado State University. Fall 2026: European, African, South American, and Asian Adventure Embark: September 9, IJmuiden, The Netherlands Disembark: Dec 22, Bangkok, Thailand Itinerary: Portugal, Morocco, Brazil, St. Helena, South Africa, Mauritius, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Hong Kong Spring 2027: Asia, Africa, and Europe Embark: Jan 5, Bangkok, Thailand Disembark: Apr 20, Bremerhaven, Germany Vietnam, Indonesia, Singapore, India, Kenya, South Africa, Ghana, Morocco, Scotland

Your Liberal Arts program in Seville lasts a full semester and is designed for students from all academic backgrounds who have Spanish language skills. You will enroll in CIEE courses and host institution courses delivered in Spanish. Enhance your experience with co-curricular and extracurricular activities while immersing yourself in Spanish culture. Live and learn in Seville! Seville is Spain’s charming city where Spanish culture and history come alive, creating the perfect environment for language immersion and cultural exploration.

At NYU Paris, you’ll practice your French language skills while being immersed in French culture. If you’re a beginner, you’ll take courses taught in both French and English. But if you have some knowledge, you’ll take all of your courses in French. Courses include "France and the European Union: Europe in Crisis," "Fundamentals of Machine Learning," and "Writing Paris." NYU’s academic center is in the Latin Quarter, a vibrant neighborhood known for its rich culture, laid-back atmosphere, and intellectual history. While studying abroad at NYU Paris, the Tandem Language Exchange program helps improve your French by pairing you with a student from a Parisian university. You’ll be introduced through email and then meet online or in person. This program aims to develop your French conversation skills while also helping French students practice their English language skills. You don't just improve your fluency, but you also get the chance to learn more about French life and culture. Opportunities vary based on local restrictions. Visit the NYU Paris website for up-to-date information.

JOIN A DIVERSE COMMUNITY FROM 150+ COUNTRIES One of the world’s top 10 universities and the oldest member of Britain’s Russell Group, UCL is known for research-based teaching and true city living. Highlights include a vibrant arts scene—witness the annual opera production and highly competitive studio arts at The Slade—plus new programs in global citizenship and international health. At UCL, your backyard is Bloomsbury, a leafy, central London district campus known for its Georgian architecture, museums, cafes, parks, and literary history. Oxford Street, Covent Garden, and the West End are also in easy reach. Your program also includes IFSA excursions and activities (included, no extra fees) that give you deeper cultural insights. Possibilities include a West End theater performance, a session in the famous The Great British Bake Off tent, and exploring below ground with a former coal miner in Wales.

SAI invites students to experience the best of Barcelona at the Universitat Pompeu Fabra! Founded in 1990, the Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF) is a dynamic public university consistently ranked among the top European universities. UPF offers visiting undergraduate students various courses with specializations in social sciences, humanities, business, international relations, and Hispanic Studies. UPF is an urban institution with three campuses located throughout the city of Barcelona; students have the opportunity to join the UPF community, with ample occasions to engage in campus activities. SAI oversees and coordinates all aspects of student enrollment, including application processing, course selection and credit, visa advising, housing, student health insurance, transcripts, and cell phone service. In addition, SAI provides comprehensive student services, beginning with pre-departure and leading to our on-site orientation.

Studying abroad is an incredible opportunity to enhance your resume while exploring the world, learning a new language, and building lifelong international connections. Located in the heart of historic Rome, Italy, John Cabot University offers you the chance to join a vibrant international campus community while immersing yourself in one of the world’s most fascinating cities. Each year, we welcome 1,800 students during our semesters or summer sessions. With over 400 classes to choose from, a dynamic student life program, and a Monday-to-Thursday class schedule, you’ll have plenty of time to discover Rome and travel across Europe, thanks to our proximity to train stations and airports. If you’re seeking a semester abroad experience that lets you explore Italy and Europe while staying on track with your academic goals, JCU could be the perfect fit for you!

Live and study in Costa Rica, Guatemala, and Peru. Maximo Nivel offers the most intensive and professional Spanish immersion program in Latin America. Our Native Spanish Program emphasizes oral communication and integrated skills development to truly help build your Spanish language proficiency - this is a great immersion experience! Our native-speaking Spanish teachers are highly qualified professional instructors with years of experience. Our Tandem Conversation program pairs Spanish program participants with our local English students for free conversation practice.

CYA (College Year in Athens) has been offering study abroad programs in various academic disciplines for over 60 years. Athens, a European capital, is rich in history and a contemporary hub for art, international business, and relations and debate on economic, political, and migration issues. With supplemental activities varying from archaeological digs to on-site courses and from study travel to volunteer opportunities, students can actively engage with their course material. They live in apartments in downtown Athens. A homestay option is also available where they're inspired to immerse completely in a historic environment. The CYA curriculum consists of academically rigorous courses taught by expert faculty. Course offerings encompass a range of academic disciplines and are taught in English. Optional language courses are available (Modern & Ancient Greek, Latin). Each semester, classroom lectures are complemented by on-site courses and field studies of major historical and contemporary sites around Greece.

CIS Abroad Study and Intern Abroad programs are some of the most affordable, comprehensive program packages available. We also don't cut any corners by offering everything you would expect from an overseas program: tuition, housing, support, insurance, excursions, social and cultural activities, and airport pick-up – all considered the core of our package. Some programs also include all or most meals, extensive off-site orientations/excursions, transportation passes, and more. Whether you want to study for a year, semester, or summer, intern for a month to a year, or take an intensive foreign language course for a couple of weeks, CIS Abroad has the perfect program for you at the best value! "You're Going Places with CIS Abroad!"

Intern in London, the perfect place for a semester-long internship abroad, with IES Internships. As a major driver of the global economy with internship placements in Finance, Politics, the Arts, and so much more, London is an ideal place for earning invaluable professional experience in a field. With IES Internships, guarantee an unpaid, for-credit internship placement of 32 hours to 40 hours per week in a business or organization that suits your career goals. Build a global network of professional contacts and gain real-world experience, all while exploring everything that London has to offer.

On Ecuador: Development, Politics, and Languages, you'll study indigenous concepts of sustainability as it intersects with biological diversity, culture, and quality of life. Living in Ecuador, you will experience a multilingual and multiethnic nation that is also one of America’s most biologically diverse countries. Here, you’ll study development as well as alternatives grounded in indigenous worldviews that call for respect for natural resources. Two homestays will deepen your understanding of both urban and rural life and culture in Ecuador. On excursions to the threatened Andean Chocó Biosphere Reserve and the Galápagos Islands, you will observe the conflict between development and natural resource preservation. You will also visit the Upper Amazon, where you will experience direct exposure to political ecology and socio-linguistic issues regarding this highly diverse but threatened region. You’ll explore how Spanish and indigenous languages are used to reinforce and reinvent power relationships as you consider how intercultural and inter-ethnic relations are shaped.

Take this opportunity to study Hebrew at the University of Haifa, together with students from different parts of the globe! Enroll in the Intensive Hebrew Winter Ulpan, one of Israel’s most effective language learning programs. Open to all high school graduates and adult learners, the Winter Ulpan is developed for individuals looking to immerse themselves in an academically demanding yet personally enriching language acquisition program. Instruction is offered at all levels, from beginning to advanced. Attend morning classes for five hours (per day) from Sunday to Thursday and prepare your homework in the afternoons, which should take approximately 3 hours daily. In addition to textbooks, you will learn through video sessions, language laboratory work, site visits (such as the Hecht Museum), and student presentations.

Meiji Academy is your gateway to Japan through our numerous Japanese courses! Choose the type of class that fits your interest and learning style. This way you will learn the language in the most efficient and fun way. - Our Standard Japanese course has 20 lessons per week and is taught in small classes with up to 6 people. - Our Intensive Course has 4 extra private classes per week, and your teacher will focus on your needs. - Our Japanese Traditional Culture Course allows you to experience Zen meditation or wear a kimono. - Our Japanese Pop Culture Course helps you learn more about your favorite Manga and Anime, or visit a maid cafe. - Our Japanese Business Course teaches you about ethics and rules in the Japanese workplace. This is an especially useful class if you plan to live and work in Japan without committing typical mistakes. After class and on the weekends, participate in a variety of activities such as singing karaoke with your new friends or eating ramen at a yatai (a shop stand or mobile food stall)!

During the summer session, Florence offers more than its historical heritage with renowned figures like Michelangelo and Dante. The city's contemporary achievements in fashion, architecture, and design bring unparalleled opportunities to study abroad. With our Tuscany and Italy excursions and cultural activities, students gain a comprehensive, transformative, and contextualized understanding of their coursework, transcending traditional classroom boundaries. For students with less time to spare, SRISA offers American University-level undergraduate courses taught in English in Fine Arts, Liberal Arts, and Design. Summer sessions are four weeks long. Students enroll in classes ranging between 3-6 credit hours per Session. Summer A (May-June) Total Credits: 3-6 Summer B (June-July) Total Credits: 3-6