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Global Learning Semesters operates over 40 study abroad programs, hosted at six foreign universities - Intercollege, University of Paris IV (Sorbonne), the University of Alcala, London Metropolitan University, Galen University and the Universidad Autonoma ...
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AustraLearn has study abroad opportunities in Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific at the college/university level. Students may study abroad for a semester or year or earn an entire degree at one of 30 major universities, participate in a study ...
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CYA offers semester, academic year, and summer programs. Courses are taught in English. Extensive on-site courses as well as study travel to main sites of Greece supplement lectures. Students live in apartments in central Athens and have weekends free to ...
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The BISC's internationally themed courses combine with field studies throughout England and Europe, introducing students to both academic excellence and exploration of the world. We provide students with an international perspective, a strong grounding in ...
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The Education Abroad Network is partnered with many universities around the world to bring students the opportunity to study abroad. Semester, full year and summer programmes are all available in a variety of subjects.
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Canadian students who are currently in full time attendance at a university or college in Canada studying engineering, technical sciences or technologies such as architecture, agriculture and forestry, can be placed abroad through IAESTE Canada. Most jobs ...
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American Institute for Foreign Studies (AIFS) offers undergraduate students the opportunity to study abroad at a foreign university. With programs in Argentina, Australia, Austria, China, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, England, France, India, Ireland, Italy, ...
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InterUniversity Centre Canada organizes language training, other educational programmes, work internships, and directed research for students. Hundreds of students from all over the world have participated in InterUniversity Centre Canada programs. Althou ...
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We offer a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees at our outstanding campus in north London. We also have overseas campuses in Dubai, Mauritius and Malta with opportunities to combine study on different campuses. As well as teaching traditi ...
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Since 2002, OzTREKK has helped send hundreds of Canadian students to Australia for professional degrees. We are experts in the Australian university education system and we know that overseas university applications can be complicated and overwhelming, so ...
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Semester at Sea is a global study abroad programme taking students around the globe aboard the MV Explorer each fall and spring semester, and on shorter, regional voyages each summer. The MV Explorer has been equipped as a floating university. The Univers ...
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GLi is a pioneering leader in developing study abroad programs, academic internships and research projects on Food Systems and Sustainability. GLi works actively with professors, professionals, farmers, entrepreneurs and designers to create and develop sp ...
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Up with People is a global education and arts organization whose goal is to bridge cultural barriers and create global understanding through service and music. Our program offers a unique, unparalleled experience for its international students through the ...
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The Adriatic Dolphin Project run by the Blue World Institute of Marine Research and Conservation offers student internships that can be used as university credit. Students of biology, environmental science or geography, or a similar subject can contact Bl ...
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The School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) is part of the University of London, and is located in the heart of the capital. SOAS is one of the worlds leading universities for the study of Africa Asia and the Middle East. Students can study a highly ...
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Your guide to education in New Zealand. Find out what New Zealand and its regions have to offer you, and check the guide to applying, travelling, arriving and settling in. New Zealand's universities include: The University of Otago The University of Waika ...
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The CSSG is organized under the auspices of the Canadian Association of University Teachers of German (CAUTG) and offers courses at the intermediate and advanced level. For a period of approximately 6 1/2 weeks, students participate in a full course (appr ...
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For nearly 20 years Global Journeys Academy has been designing meaningful educational-travel programs for students from across Canada: we promote the highest academic standards, encourage intellectual growth, and nurture our students' personal development ...
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Every Language, Every Culture, Everywhere. AmeriSpan Study Abroad offers language programs in over 45 countries and over 15 languages worldwide. We have 16 years experience and over 30,000 past participants in our programs. AmeriSpan programs include La ...
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CIS, the Center for International Studies, prepares, provides and packages affordable opportunities and experiences to make students a part of the world and the world a part of them. Their programme locations are carefully selected to ensure that they are ...
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