Study Abroad for Political Science Majors

AU Abroad, in consultation with the Department of Government, offers a selection of programs suited for Political Science Majors. These programs are suggestions based on the academic quality of the AU Abroad program’s course offerings in your major. 

The Department of Government allows up to six credits of approved GOVT coursework in the body of the major. Three credits of GOVT coursework can apply to the minor.

Additional coursework in fields such as History, International Studies and Sociology may apply to the Major Related Social Science requirement. Please speak with your academic advisor to determine if this is an option for you.

Below is a selection of highlighted study abroad programs.  NOTE--The list below includes recommended options only.  Students are not limited to just these programs! For a comprehensive listing of options, complete university descriptions, and course listings, please visit AU Abroad brochure webpages.  

Programs at a Premier AU Abroad Center

Belgium

• European Union in Action Program
• Summer Internship Program

Spain

• Clashes & Alliances of Mediterranean Civilizations Program *has language pre-requisite*
• Iberian Experience Program *has language pre-requisite*
• Summer Internship Program *has language pre-requisite*

Programs at AU Abroad Partner Institutions

Argentina

• Universidad Católica Argentina *has language pre-requisite*
• Universidad Torcuato di Tella *has a language pre-requisite*

Australia

• University of Queensland
• University of Melbourne
• University of New South Wales

Chile

• Santiago Program *has language pre-requisite*

China

• Chinese University of Hong Kong
• City University of Hong Kong

Denmark

• Copenhagen (DIS) *please note, this is a competitive program*

Ecuador

• Rehearsing Change (Pachaysana Institute) *has language pre-requisite*

England

• BU London Internship
• IES London Internship
• King’s College London
• London School of Economics *academic year program only*
• Oxford University - Lady Margaret Hall *academic year program only; please note, this is a competitive program*
• SOAS - University of London
• University College London
• University of Exeter

Germany

• Freie Universitaet Berlin European Studies Program (FU-BEST)

Greece

• American College of Thessaloniki (ACT)

Israel

• Hebrew University of Jerusalem

Ireland

• National University of Ireland, Galway
• Trinity College Dublin
• University College Dublin
• University of Limerick

Italy

• American University of Rome
• John Cabot University

Japan

• Waseda University

Korea

• Yonsei University

New Zealand

• University of Auckland
• Victoria University of Wellington

Poland

• Jagiellonian University - Centre for European Studies 

Russia

• Higher School of Economics

Scotland

• University of Edinburgh *please note, the Scottish Parliamentary Program is a competitive program*
• University of Glasgow

Wales

• Aberystwyth University