All Programs

At Yonsei University. Required Korean language course and one elective directly related to Korea, in addition to three elective courses. Students are encouraged to apply for CIEE scholarships.

Arts and culture of a traditional society affected by tourism and development. Independent study project or Internship. Based in Bedulu, a large village that is one of the earliest sites of Balinese Hinduism. Two week excursion to Java. Students are encouraged to apply for SIT scholarships.

Intensive language. Optional January term before Spring semester. Based at Capital Normal Univ. Poor air quality, a concern, esp. in Winter semester. CET scholarships are available.

Separate campus in large city; close to Osaka/Kyoto. Courses with Japanese students in Fall; competitive admissions, early application required.

A semester program with emphasis on language study, near Osaka. Living with a family is most rewarding (as well as required by Bates). Early application is best. Fall: late-August to mid-December; Spring: late-January to early-June.

Excellent program in historic, medium size city, quality peer group of students and faculty; elective courses taught in English on various topics. Early application. Associated Kyoto Program (AKP) a single fee, passed on to students which covers most costs. Bates uses this to calculate cost of attendance and adds other relevant items, including the off-campus study fee.Fall semester: 1 year of Japanese required; Japanese students are on campus throughout the fall semester. Spring semester: 3 semesters of Japanese required.

Human/Environment interactions; academic excursions to Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater Conservation Area; participants camp in the parks. Lots of moving around from site to site. Independent study project. Prior coursework in environmental studies, biology, sociology, anthropology, or international relations required. Program consistently evaluated highly by Bates students. Early application required. Students are encouraged to apply for SIT scholarships.

Large university; adjacent to dynamic city, quality academic program. Studio Art; Dance. IFSA program costs $9,000+ extra (not addressed by Bates financial aid). Many students have positive evaluations of IFSA services: pre-departure info; on-site orientation; day and weekend excursions; on-site support staff. Search the Course Catalog. Course selection: “Subject” = US “course.” 50 points per semester. Level 2 and 3 = Bates 200 level (perhaps 300 level). Level 4 = Bates 300 level. “Australia Now” is considered a first year level course; Credit not awarded for courses in Faculty of Education designed primarily for study abroad students. Total enrollment: 40,000; # of Americans: 400

Large university; adjacent to dynamic city, quality academic program. Higher cost for room, board and personal expenses. Residential colleges best housing option; early app required. Total enr.: 44,000; # of Americans: 400. Search the Course Catalog. Course selection: “Subject” = US “course.” 50 points per semester. Level 2 and 3 = Bates 200 level (perhaps 300 level). Level 4 = Bates 300 level. “Australia Now” is considered a first year level course; Credit not awarded for courses in Faculty of Education designed primarily for study abroad students.

Expensive program, even with $9,000 discount for Bates students (Fall 2023 & Winter 2024)Minimum 16 credits required each semester, including a full semester Italian language course.1- credit Mapping Italy course does not transfer for credit.Syracuse scholarships are available.Homestay housing recommended.

Varied course selection, including architecture, clinical biology, child development, European studies, public health, environmental studies. Core courses in Business, Communication, Management, Entrepreneurship not approved. Program study tours. Must take Danish language. 3.0 gpa required for admission. No credit for optional study tours. Students are encouraged to apply for DIS scholarships.Two housing options: Homestay and Kollegium with Shared Kitchen. Homestay is the best ways to meet Danes. Bates approves only the Kollegium with Shared Kitchen option (not the private kitchen or apartment options). Commutes to housing can be more than 1 hour each way. Large program with many Bates students; students seeking greater distance from Bates may wish to consider universities in the UK and Ireland, Maastricht University in The Netherlands, or programs such as the IES program in Amsterdam, or the College Year in Athens program.