Semester and
Yearlong
Study Abroad Programs
If you have
questions about a semester program after you have read the
materials included in this site, please call the Isabella
Cannon Centre for International Studies at 336.278.6700 to
set up an appointment with an international
programs advisor.
All of the
programs below are offered in the fall and spring semesters.
With the exception of the Elon Centre Abroad programs in
London, Florence and Costa Rica, all of these programs
may be done for a year.
Click on the links below to read a brief description of each
program and to download program information sheets.
Course listings are available on the host institution links
provided below and in the Isabella Cannon Centre for
International Studies.
To view course
listings by discipline , please visit our
Semester Programs by Major page.
1 . Buenos Aires, Argentina
2. Perth, Australia
3.
Wiener Neustadt, Austria (NEW)
4.
Santiago,
Chile
5.
Beijing,
China
6.
Elon in Costa
Rica
7.
ICDS in Costa
Rica
8. Copenhagen, Denmark
9.
Dominican
Republic (NEW)
10. Quito, Ecuador
11.
Brighton,
England
12.
Elon in London,
England
13. Lyon, France (NEW)
14. Paris, France
15.
Aachen, Germany
(NEW)
16. Heidelberg, Germany
17. Legon, Ghana
18.
Dublin, Ireland
(NEW)
19. Elon in Florence Italy (NEW)
20. Perugia, Italy
(This program will be suspended as of the
2009-2010 year)
21.
Osaka,
Japan
22.
Kenya
(This program is currently suspended due to a
travel warning)
23.
Baja,
Mexico
24.
Cracow, Poland
(NEW)
25. St. Andrews, Scotland
26.
Singapore
(NEW)
27.
South
Africa
28.
Seoul,
South Korea
29. Madrid, Spain
(NEW)
30.
Seville, Spain
(NEW)
31.
Toledo,
Spain
32.
Kristianstad,
Sweden (NEW)
33. Örebro, Sweden
34.
Turks and Caicos
Islands
Buenos Aires,
Argentina
Download Brochure here:
(PDF)
In the Buenos Aires metropolis, students learn Spanish,
international relations, political science and sociology at
Universidad de Buenos Aires. All courses are taught in
Spanish. Living with a host family heightens students’
cultural learning. This program is in affiliation with
the Council for International Educational Exchange
(CIEE).
To visit
CIEE's Argentina Web site, click
here .
To see sample course listings for this semester program,
click
here.
Perth,
Australia
Download Brochure here:
(PDF)
Curtin University in Perth, Western Australia is a
culturally diverse setting in which Elon students are able to
study numerous disciplines. One class taken during a semester
at Curtin must be a culture class in Aboriginal or Australian
Studies.
To visit Curtin University's Web site, click here.
To see course listings for this semester program, click
here.
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Wiener Neustadt,
Austria
Download Brochure Here:
(PDF)
Sharing borders with eight other countries,
Austria is in the heart of Europe. The City of Wiener
Neustadt is situated in the eastern part of the country and
is easily accessible from all directions. The
University of Applied Sciences is located about 35 minutes
from Vienna, Austria. Students can take classes in
Business, Communications, Journalism and a variety of other
disciplines. Courses are taught in English.
For more information on the University of Applied Sciences,
please
click here.
To see sample course listings for this semester program,
click
here.
Santiago,
Chile
Download Brochure here:
(PDF)
Courses include Spanish, international relations and social
sciences at the Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile.
Students live with host families. This program is in
affiliation with the Council for International Educational
Exchange (CIEE).
To visit CIEE's Chile Web site, click
here .
To see sample course listings for this semester program,
click
here.
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Beijing,
China
Download Brochure here:
(PDF)
Take Chinese and study in English
at The Beijing Center. Beijing has existed as a city for well
over three thousand years, yet reflects not only China's
rich history but its modern growth and development as well.
Take classes in a variety of disciplines including Business,
Asian Studies, Communication, Natural Science, Art,
Philosophy, Political Science and Theology. The program
includes expeditions and day trips to places such as The Silk
Road, The Forbidden City, and The Ancient Capitals. Take
advantage of this unique opportunity to study outside the
Western realm.
To visit The Beijing Center's Web site, click here .
To see sample course listings for this semester program,
click
here.
Elon University in San
Jose, Costa Rica
Download brochure
here: (
PDF)
In addition to its natural beauty,
Costa Rica is an ideal location in which to study the rapid
social, cultural, economic, political and environmental
changes that face much of the developing Latin American
world. The program is based in the capital, San Jose, and
includes many opportunities and activities to enjoy Costa
Rica's natural wonders as well as to learn about many of
the issues that face contemporary Latin America.
This program is offered during both
the fall and spring semesters, and is coordinated by Elon
University in association with the Institute for Central
American Studies (ICAS). In addition to studying
Spanish, courses taught in English will include
General Studies, Business, Political
Science and Environmental Science. No previous
Spanish required. Students will live with host families in
the capital city of San Jose and study with Costa Rican
professors (and one Elon professor). Numerous excursions to
places like the Monteverde Cloud forest, Arenal Volcano, hot
springs, waterfalls and banana plantations are included in
the program costs. A short trip to Nicaragua is also be
included.
To see the course listings for this semester program, click
here.
To see the information on the Spanish courses, click
here.
To visit the
Institute for Central American Studies
Web site, click
here
.
To read from the Spring Semester 2007 blog, click
here
.
To read from the Fall Semester 2007 blog, click
here
.
To read from the Spring Semester 2008 blog, click
here
.
To read from the Fall Semester 2008 blog, click
here.
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ICDS in Costa Rica
Download Brochure here:
(PDF)
The International
Center for Development Studies (ICDS) allows students to
study Central American issues, development issues,
international studies and environmental studies. Classes are
small and hands-on. Students take placement tests to see
which level of Spanish Language courses they will take. All
courses except language are taught in English.
To visit the ICDS Web site, click here .
To see sample course listings for this semester program,
click
here.
Copenhagen,
Denmark
Download Brochure here:
(PDF)
This Scandinavian program allows students to explore a
variety of disciplines through special topics courses like
marine biology and Nordic mythology. International business,
humanities, communications and the social sciences are
excellent topics to study on this program. Students may live
with host families or in student housing. This program is in
affiliation with the Danish Institute for Study
Abroad (DIS). To visit the DIS Web site, click here
.
To see sample course listings for this semester program,
click
here.
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Dominican
Republic
Download
Brochure here:
(PDF)
Santiago de los Caballeros, the second largest
city in the Dominican Republic, is surrounded by mountains.
In Santiago students will take a Spanish Language course and
chose from History, Literature, Communications and Social
Science classes. Students also have the opportunity to
take a community service class. All classes are taught
in Spanish and students live with a host family. This
program is in affiliation with the Council for International
Educational Exchange (CIEE).
To visit CIEE's Argentina Web site, click
here .
To see sample course listings for this semester program,
click
here.
Quito,
Ecuador
Download Brochure here:
(PDF)
Courses include history, literature, culture and language
studies at Universidad San Francisco de Quito. All courses
are taught in Spanish. Students live with host families. This
program is in affiliation with UNC-Wilmington. To visit
UNCW's Web page, click here .
To see sample course listings for this semester program,
click
here.
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Brighton,
England
Download Brochure here:
(PDF)
Students attend the University of Sussex, south of London.
This renowned British university offers a wide variety of
courses including a "Sussex in September" program
designed specifically for North American
students.
To visit Sussex's Web site, click here
.
To see sample course listings for this semester program,
click
here.
Elon in London,
England
Download Brochure here:
(PDF)
Elon's longest-running semester program, Studies in
London gives students the opportunity to experience one of
the most dynamic cities in the world by choosing from five
semester-long courses as well as excellent internship and
volunteer opportunities.
The Semester in London is operated
solely by Elon University. Anglo-American Educational
Services provides housing and classroom facilities and
oversees Elon's semester internships in London.
To see the course listings for this semester program, click
here.
To visit the A nglo-American Educational Services
Web site, click
here
.
To see a sample list of internship placements, click
here
.
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Lyon,
France
Download Brochure here:
(PDF)
Catholic
University of Lyon is in Lyon, France which is the third
largest French city and is a major centre of business,
situated between Paris and Marseille. Students take
French Language courses and electives in Business,
International Relations, Philosophy, History and Social
Sciences. Some courses are taught in French while other
courses are taught in English.
For the Catholic University of Lyon web page, please click
here.
Paris,
France
Download Brochure here:
(PDF)
Language and cultural courses are offered at the Sorbonne
Institute, a world-renowned center for learning. Courses are
taught in French and English. Students live with host
families. This program is in affiliation with
UNC-Wilmington. To visit UNCW's web page, click here .
To see sample course listings for this semester program,
click
here.
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Aachen,
Germany
Download Brochure here:
(PDF)
Rheinisch-Westfälische
Technische Hochschule (RWTH) Aachen University is located in
the city of Aachen, Germany. The city of Aachen is
located on the Western border of Germany near Belgium and the
Netherlands. Students take a German Language course and
electives in Business, International Relations, Philosophy,
and Social Sciences. Some courses are taught in German
while other courses are taught in English.
For the RWTH Aachen University web page, please click
here.
To see sample course listings for this semester program,
click
here.
Heidelberg,
Germany
Download Brochure here:
(PDF)
For centuries, Heidelberg's
charm has attracted admirers from all over the world. It is
also the classic German student city, bustling with a wide
range of cultural activities. Heidelberg is located on the
Neckar River in southwestern Germany, one of the sunniest and
warmest corners of the country. Students will study the
German language and, depending upon their language level,
enroll in courses at the University taught completely in
German.
To visit the Web site for this program, click here .
To see sample course listings for this semester program,
click
here.
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Accra,
Ghana
Download Brochure here:
(PDF)
Ghana gained its independence from Great Britain in 1957 and
is striving to incorporate democratic principles into
government and society. The University of Ghana at Legon is
one of the country's best universities and offers a wide
variety of courses for many majors.
To visit the University of Ghana's Web site, click here .
To see sample course listings for this semester program,
click
here.
Dublin, Ireland
Download Brochure Here:
(PDF)
Ireland is the third largest island in
Europe. Dublin, the capital and largest city in
Ireland, has much to offer as the major cultural center of
Ireland. Students will take courses in Irish Culture
and Society as well as courses in Business, Communications,
Psychology, Philosophy and other disciplines. This
program is in affiliation with the Foundation for
International Education.
To visit FIE’s Dublin web site, click here.
To see the DBS course catalog, click
here.
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Elon in Florence,
Italy (NEW!!)
Download Brochure here:
(PDF)
Florence is known for being the
birthplace of the Italian Renaissance, making it an epicenter
for art and architecture. Florence is capital city of
the region of Tuscany and bustling with commerce and
culture. Situated on the national railway lines, it is
extremely accessible to cities all over
Europe.
This program is offered during both the fall and spring
semesters, and is coordinated by Elon University in
association with Accademia Europea di Firenze. In
addition to studying Italian, courses taught in English will
include General Studies, Art History, Political Science and
Contemporary Italian History. Private Art Studio and Music
instruction is available for an additional fee. No
previous Italian is required.
To see the course listings for this semester program, click
here.
To see the information on the Italian courses, click
here.
To visit Accademia Europea di Firenze's website, click
here.
Perugia,
Italy (This program will be suspended as of
the 2009-2010 year)
Download Brochure here :
(PDF)
In the heart of Tuscany, Perugia is home to over 100,000
students. Elon students study art, literature, social
sciences, archaeology and Italian language at the Umbra
Institute. No prior language experience is required. All
courses except language are taught in English. This
program is in affiliation with Arcadia University. To visit
Arcadia's Italy Web site, click here.
To see sample fall course listings for this semester
program, click here.
To see sample spring course listings for this semester
program, click here.
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Osaka,
Japan
Download Brochure here:
(PDF)
Courses offered include business, social sciences, art and
Japanese at the Kansai Gaidai University. Students live with
host families to deepen their experience. All courses except
language are taught in English.
To visit Kansai Gaidai's Web site, click here
.
To see sample course listings for this semester program,
click
here.
Kenya
(This program is currently suspended due to a
travel warning)
Download Brochure here:
(PDF)
In this unique program, students examine native wildlife and
see how management techniques help local cultures and
economies in Kenya. Students will have the opportunity to
study wildlife management at one of two field
stations. This program is in affiliation with the School
for Field Studies (SFS). To visit SFS's Web site, click
here .
To see sample course listings for this semester program,
click
here.
Baja,
Mexico
Download Brochure here:
(PDF)
This is a unique opportunity to study wide variety of marine
and coastal life in Mexico. Sea lions, sea turtles and many
other extraordinary animals and plants make up this diverse
but threatened natural refuge. This program is in affiliation
with the School for Field Studies (SFS).
To
visit SFS's Web site, click here .
To see sample course listings for this semester program,
click
here.
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Cracow, Poland
Download
Brochure here:
(PDF)
Study the dynamics of the European Union in
this beautiful Polish City. Cracow Escaped much of the
destruction of World War II, and thus retains its beautiful
architecture and historic atmosphere. Students can
choose from courses in Business, Economics, Accounting and
more. Students must take a Polish Language class.
Classes are taught in English.
For more information on Cracow University of Economics click
here.
To see sample course listings for this semester program,
click
here.
St. Andrews,
Scotland
Dowload Brochure here:
(PDF)
The University of St. Andrews is located north of Edinburgh
in a small university town that attracts students from all
over the world. Students can take a wide variety of courses
for many majors.
To visit the University of St. Andrews Web page, click here .
To see sample course listings for this semester program,
click
here.
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Singapore
Download
brochure here:
(
PDF)
Singapore is
a vibrant cosmopolitan country with 4 million people of
various ethnic communities and cultures. English is the
medium of instruction in schools. Nanyang Technological
University (NTU) is a research –intensive university
ranked among the top 50 universities in the world.
This program is in affiliation with School of Communication
and Information (SCI) at NTU.
To visit SCI's Web site, click
here
.
To visit International Relations Office's Web site,
click
here
.
Seoul, South
Korea
Download
Brochure here:
(PDF)
Study in English with international students
from around the world at Sungkyunkwan University, or SKKU.
The capital of since the late 1300s, has blossomed into a
booming metropolis of more than 10 million people, threaded
through by the Hangang River. Hundreds of ancient cultural
treasures are scattered throughout the modern city of Seoul.
Study a variety of disciplines and take Korean language
courses while learning about this fascinating country and
city.
To visit SKKU's Web site, click here .
To see sample course listings for this semester program,
click
here.
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South Africa
Download
Brochure here:
(
PDF)
Explore
South Africa through this partnership with Duke
University's Organization for Tropical Studies (OTS).
South Africa’s rich biological and cultural diversity
make it an exceptional location in which to examine issues
related to ecology and conservation. Based in Kruger National
Park, field study and research exercises will expose you to
different types of savanna as you view the park’s
abundant wildlife. Courses include South African Ecosystems
and Diversity, Field Research in Savanna Ecology,
Conservation and Management of Protected Areas in South
Africa, and History and Culture of South Africa.
To visit OTS' South Africa Web site, click
here .
To see a FAQ and a sample course listings for this semester
program, click
here.
Madrid,
Spain
Download
Brochure Here:
(PDF)
Madrid is the capital of Spain and the largest
city in Spain. It is located on the Manzanares River in
the center of the country. Students take a Spanish
Language class and can choose from electives in many areas
including Hispanic Culture and Civilization and
Humanities. Spanish Language classes are taught in
Spanish and other classes may be taught in English or
Spanish. Students can live in apartment-style
accommodations or live with a host family. This program
is in affiliation with the Foundation for International
Education.
To visit FIE’s Madrid Website, click here
.
To see sample course listings for this semester program,
click
here.
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Seville, Spain
Download
Brochure Here:
(PDF)
The romantic city of Seville, capital of
Andalusia, was one of the last footholds of the great Moorish
empire that ruled the Iberian Peninsula. For a city of
fewer than 800,000 people, Seville offers an amazing choice
of cultural activities, from flamenco theaters to classical,
pop, and jazz concerts. Students take a Spanish
Language class as well as electives in Business,
Communications, Education, History, Science and many
more. Classes are taught in Spanish. This program
is in affiliation with the Council for International
Education Exchange (CIEE).
To visit CIEE's Seville Website, click
here .
To see sample course listings for this semester program,
click
here.
Toledo, Spain
Download Brochure here:
(PDF)
Toledo, just
outside of Madrid, is a beautiful, culturally rich World
Heritage City. The program at Fundacion Jose Ortega y Gasset
is for students with Spanish Language training above the 300
level. All courses are taught in Spanish. Subjects include
language training, literature, history, philosophy and
political science. This program is in affiliation with
Arcadia University.
To visit Arcadia's Spain Web page, click here
.
To see sample course listings for this semester program,
click
here.
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Kristianstad,
Sweden
Download
brochure here:
(PDF)
One of the
five largest countries in Europe, Sweden offers much for
international study. Kristianstad University, surrounded by
water and green oasis, welcomes about 200 international
students each semester to mix with 7000 Swedish
students.
To visit
Kristianstad University's Website, click here .
To see sample course listings for this semester program,
click
here.
Örebro ,
Sweden
Download Brochure here:
(PDF)
International business,
communications and social sciences are taught at the Örebro
University. Students live on campus with Swedish and
international students. This program is in affiliation with
the Örebro University.
To visit the Örebro University’s Web site, click
here .
To see sample course listings for this semester program,
click
here
.
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Turks and Caicos
Islands
Download Brochure here:
(PDF)
Located in the Caribbean, these islands have some of the
most diverse marine habitats in the world. Students will
examine environmental issues and get involved with the local
community through the Department of Environmental and Costal
Resources and the National Park Service. This program is in
affiliation with the School for Field Studies (SFS).
To visit SFS's Web site, click here .
To see sample course listings for this semester program,
click
here.
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