Study Abroad Programs in San Francisco, United States

Whether or not San Francisco counts as “abroad” for you, studying in San Francisco will surely make you feel like you’ve been transported somewhere else. This seven-mile city is jam-packed with distinctive neighborhoods, including the oldest U.S. Chinatown, Little Italy (North Beach), and Little Latin America (the Mission). Study in San Francisco to flashback to the 1960s in the Haight, or feel the pride of the Castro. You'll travel time and space when you study abroad in San Francisco!

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A Guide to Studying Abroad in San Francisco

Why Study Abroad in San Francisco?

There's nothing you can't study abroad in San Francisco. Political science majors will revel in the iconic City Lights Booksellers & Publishers (an old haunt of beatniks like Jack Kerouac) boasting three stories rife with political literature. As the home of corporations like Facebook, Instagram, and Salesforce—and as the neighbor of Silicon Valley—San Francisco study abroad programs are ideal for techies and business majors. Artists, environmentalists, and social justice advocates will find plenty to study in San Francisco too.

We dare you to try running out of activities while studying in San Francisco. There's endless hiking and foraging trails, pop-up exhibitions and monumental art galleries like the MOMA, and the occasional drag brunch to maximize your time. If you're still searching study abroad programs in San Francisco, start with San Francisco State and the Academy of Art University.

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