Athens, Greece – Center for Hellenic and Balkan Studies
RWU/Arcadia University Initiative
This program offers courses in classical, Byzantine, and modern Greek studies for students of North American universities. Studies are enhanced by the wealth of historical and cultural resources available in Athens and the surrounding region, with both excursions and field-study possibilities for a hands-on experience. With the exception of Greek-language courses, all courses are taught in English.
Amman, Jordan – University of Jordan
Council on International Educational Exchange
The University of Jordan is the first and oldest university in Jordan. Students take a required Arabic course and round out their schedules with three area studies courses taught in English. Area studies courses are offered in anthropology, history, economics, literature, religion, archaeology, environmental studies, political science, and the media. Service-learning and internship opportunities are also available for interested students.
Ankara, Turkey – Middle East Technical University
Council on International Educational Exchange
Choice of English-taught courses in a wide range of subjects, from archaeology to accounting and engineering to social sciences. There are opportunities to participate in community involvement, through internships or volunteering. Students are immersed in cultural and educational activities such as visits to museums, international film and music festivals, the State Ballet, the opera and more.
Brisbane, Australia – Griffith University (Nathan Campus)
Institute for Study Abroad, Butler University
Griffith University is one of Australia’s most progressive universities. Located in Brisbane, Australia’s third largest city, the traditional strength of their classes lies in environmental science, international business and education courses. Interested students have an opportunity to participate in a two-week environmental conservation volunteer program with Wild Mountains.
Cairns, Australia – James Cook University
RWU/Arcadia University Initiative
James Cook University, located in Northern Australia, uses its proximity to the Great Barrier Reef, tropical rainforests, arid outback Queensland, and indigenous communities to create an innovative study abroad experience. A comprehensive university, James Cook offers a wide variety of disciplines, not only in marine biology, but business, economics, engineering and sociology.
Dakar, Senegal – Suffolk University Dakar Campus
Council on International Educational Exchange
An ideal program for students who are interested or majoring in French studies, African Studies, developmental studies or international relations. The program is geared toward students interested in continuing French language study and learning Wolof, while taking other courses in English and having a cultural immersion experience. Opportunities also include service-learning, or internships.
Dublin, Ireland – Dublin City University
Council on International Educational Exchange
Dublin City University enjoys a reputation as Ireland’s most progressive university. The goal of the program is to introduce students to the breadth and depth of Irish culture while enhancing their academic studies through integrated study at Dublin City University. The program offers a core course in Irish culture and society, followed by opportunities to study in a variety of disciplines from business to international relations to communications.
Galway, Ireland – National University of Ireland, Galway
RWU/Arcadia University Initiative
Students select courses from the National University’s regular degree programs with a variety of course offerings including, but not limited to the humanities, sciences, and business. Additionally, they offer academic specialties such as innovative research in nanotechnology, human settlement and historical change and integrated digital enterprises. Students will study alongside Irish students in the university community of Galway. While classes are taught in English, the University maintains a strong commitment to the Irish language, Gaelic.
Granada, Spain – University of Granada
Central College Abroad
The Central College Granada program is a Spanish immersion program with the goal of developing students’ Spanish language and cross-cultural skills, as well as providing them the opportunity to take courses in the liberal arts. With its distinctive cultural heritage and history, Granada provides a unique experience for students at all levels of Spanish, from beginning to bilingual. Students may choose an intensive language program or a combination of language and liberal arts courses. They may also enhance their skills by participating in an internship or service learning experience.
Heredia, Costa Rica – Universidad Nacional Autónoma
Institute for Study Abroad, Butler University
Heredia located only seven miles away from the nation’s capital, San José. The Universidad Nacional Autonóma is a public university that offers a full curriculum of undergraduate courses, including Latin American studies, sociology, economics and business, environmental sciences, ecology and marine biology. Students are required to enroll in an advanced Spanish language course and a History of Costa Rica course, both arranged by IFSA-Butler. Students then complete their course load by adding three or four courses from the university. All courses are taught in Spanish.
Hyderabad, India – University of Hyderabad
Council on International Educational Exchange
The program offers students a combination of specially designed courses and regular university courses in such fields as communications, anthropology, dance, art, political science, economics, and Hindi, Telugu, and Urdu languages. Students can study the impact of modernity upon tradition in the world’s largest democracy though history, literature, philosophy and sociology. This program is also ideal for a student who would like partake in a service-learning project or undertake an internship.
Leiden, the Netherlands – Leiden University
Central College Abroad
Leiden, the Netherlands is located less than 30 minutes from Amsterdam, Rotterdam and The Hague. Leiden University is the nation’s oldest and most prestigious university. Students take a required Dutch course with additional classes to round out their schedule. Classes range from traditional courses to internships or service-learning opportunities. All courses taught are geared to highlight your study abroad experience and many courses include field-trips both within and outside of the country.
London, England – University of London, Birkbeck
Institute for Study Abroad, Butler University
With a curriculum developed especially for American students, Birkbeck makes the most of its home city by integrating London’s sights and history into the courses. Included in the program are field trips to historic homes, museums, galleries of London to help the student better understand their coursework. Although courses are not integrated into the regular Birkbeck curriculum, students have access to the University of London’s college facilities, and all classes are taught by Birkbeck’s faculty.
Mendoza, Argentina – Universidad Nacional de Cuyo
Intermediate Latin American Studies Program
Institute for Study Abroad, Butler University
The Universidad Nacional de Cuyo differs from most South American institutions in that it has a self-contained campus. UNC is considered a top regional university overall and one of the most respected universities in South America in the liberal and fine arts, with courses in social science available. Students take university courses in regular classroom settings with Argentine students. All courses are taught in Spanish.
Northern Ireland – University of Ulster
Institute for Study Abroad, Butler University
The University of Ulster is the largest university on the island of Ireland and one of the largest in the UK. There are four campuses: Coleraine, Jordanstown in Newtownabbey, Belfast, and Magee in Derry. Each campus has its strength; Coleraine’s coursework lies in environmental studies, Jordanstown courses focus on business, management and engineering, Belfast’s coursework concentrates on art and design, and Magee has a unique program for peace and conflict studies.
Otago, New Zealand – University of Otago
RWU/Arcadia University Initiative
The University of Otago, located on the South Island in Dunedin, is New Zealand’s oldest university, with a reputation for academic excellence and excellent services for international students. It offers unique educational opportunities with a range of field-study opportunities and course offerings. Particular academic strengths include political studies, anthropology, film & media studies, theatre studies, geology, environmental science, ecology, genetics, biochemistry, bioethics, business and physical education.
Palmerstown North, New Zealand – Massey University
Institute for Study Abroad, Butler University
Massey University, New Zealand’s largest university, is located in the Manawau region on the North Island and is a major comprehensive university. Massey has a philosophy of helping students prepare for their careers with programs that are relevant, innovative, flexible and progressive. Study abroad students are able to choose courses from across a wide range of disciplines and faculties, including its fine arts and design program.
Santiago, Chile – Pontificia Universidad de Chile
Institute for Study Abroad, Butler University
For outstanding academics, consider the Chilean Universities Program (CUP) in Santiago. On the CUP, students can choose from an array of courses at Universidad de Chile and Pontífica Universidad Católica de Chile. University coursework ranges from humanities to natural sciences to business classes. Students take these university courses in regular classroom settings with Chilean students. All courses taught in Spanish.
Shanghai, People’s Republic of China – East China Normal University
Council on International Educational Exchange
The program offers various area studies courses in English, in global studies, international relations, economics, and modern Chinese history, and intensive language-training at one of the most highly rated language-training centers in Shanghai. The program accommodates both students who have no previous course work in Chinese and those who have studied Chinese for several semesters.
Stirling and Edinburgh, Scotland – University of Stirling/University of Edinburgh
RWU/Arcadia University Initiative
The University of Stirling, located in the center of Scotland, offers a great choice of subjects, with high-quality courses in 42 areas with notable strengths in Scottish studies, environmental studies, psychology, marine science and marine biology.
The University of Edinburgh, in the nation’s capital, enjoys a distinguished status as one of the leading research universities in Europe. Its extensive range of subject offerings makes the University of Edinburgh a popular choice for study abroad students.
Wollongong, Australia – University of Wollongong
RWU/Arcadia University Initiative
The University of Wollongong is located in New South Wales’ Pacific coastline, some 80 kilometers south of Australia’s economic center, Sydney. With course offerings ranging from engineering to contemporary indigenous issues, Wollongong offers a wide range of classes. The university attracts large numbers of international students, and is renowned for its challenging academic programs.
LEXIA International
LEXIA offers the opportunity to study in one of 15 dynamic urban centers worldwide through a progressive curriculum of language, cultural and field study. All programs draw on the traditions of cultural study in the social sciences and humanities: students learn how to speak the local language; observe and document everyday life; interview people about their concerns and values; analyze historical artifacts and field data; and translate their thinking and debate into academically-meaningful discourse.
The high point of the LEXIA semester program is the independent Field Research Project (FRP), which offers students an opportunity to independently and deeply examine a particular aspect of culture in the host country. Here, students can choose to focus on a community service project, something that would be especially appropriate to RWU’s Honors Program.
Roger Williams University offers several of LEXIA’s programs abroad. They include:
- Barcelona, Spain
- Chiang Mai, Thailand
- Shanghai, China
- Berlin, Germany
- Istanbul, Turkey
- Budapest, Hungary
- Krakow, Poland
- Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Paris, France
- Cape Town, South Africa
- Prague, Czech Republic
The International Partnership for Service Learning
IPS-L programs unite academic study and volunteer service, giving students a fully integrated study abroad experience. Guided field trips, reflection, and other support services also help students to understand the culture and their experience of it. Currently, RWU has approved the following IPS-L destinations:
- Prague, Czech Republic
- Kingston, Jamaica
- Guadalajara, Mexico
- Manila, Philippines
- Moscow, Russia.
Bermuda – BIOS: Bermuda Institute for Oceanographic Studies
Students take a semester-long immersion into the study of marine science with a program of class work and research that is unique in marine education. In addition to academic pursuits, a semester at BIOS will expose students to a unique research environment unlike a normal university setting. As BIOS is a residential community of researchers, students not only study and work with active scientists, but eat meals, play sports and socialize with faculty, graduate students and technicians who reside on the campus.
Monteverde, Costa Rica – Monteverde Biological Field Station
Council on International Educational Exchange
This program is designed for students with biology-related majors who have completed at least one year of introductory biology. Its aim is to give biology and related majors a sophisticated and up to date understanding of tropical ecology and its conservation. All biology courses are taught in English.