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Commercial city in the north; fewer Americans and tourists. Courses in Italian and European culture and society; opportunities to take: music electives or to create a music curriculum; intensive Italian. Housing in home stay or in apartments with other Americans and an Italian roommate. Students are encouraged to apply for IES scholarships.

University adjacent to small city; attractive, lots of Americans; No credit toward Bates English major. IFSA program costs $8,000+ 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. Total enr: 16,000; number of Americans: 250.Search the Course Catalog. Course selection: 30 ECTS per semester; at least half the course load above the first year level. “Module” = US course. Study Abroad students generally take Level 2 courses = Bates 200 level and above.

Third largest city in Ireland; attractive setting on the west coast, need to apply early to secure housing. No credit toward Bates English major. Total enrollment: 15,000; number of Americans: 250. Search the Course Catalog. Course selection: 30 ECTS per semester; at least half the course load above the first year level. “Module” = US course. Study Abroad students generally take Level 2 courses = Bates 200 level and above.

Modern campus in suburbs; good academics; uneven housing; need to apply early to secure housing. IFSA’s Community and Culture program encourages engagement while abroad and reflection upon the abroad experience. IFSA program costs $8,000+ 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. Total enr: 22,000; number of Americans: 550Search the Course Catalog. Course selection: 30 ECTS per semester; at least half the course load above the first year level. Stage 1 = Bates 100 level; Stage 2 = Bates 200 level and above.

Modern campus on edge of city (easy commute via bus to city center); good academics with opportunities in the sciences; uneven housing; need to apply early to secure housing. Total enr: 23,000; number of Americans: 550. Search the Course Catalog. Course selection: 30 ECTS per semester; at least half the course load above the first year level. Stage 1 = Bates 100 level; Stage 2 = Bates 200 level and above.

In city center, good academics; admission difficult in some fields; on-campus housing easier in Fall. IFSA program at TCD costs significantly more than direct enrollment (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. Total enr: 15,500; number of Americans: 465.Search the Course Catalog. Course selection: Fall:–pre-session (5 ECTS) + semester with 25 ECTS; Spring:–30 ECTS; Year–60 ECTS; at least half the course load above the first year level. Need to pay particular attention to Fall semester exam schedule.

In city center, good academics; admission difficult in some fields. Best for the independent student. On-campus housing easier in Fall. Early application required: Fall by April 15; Spring by September 30. Total enrollment: 15,500; number of Americans: 465. Search the Course Catalog. Course selection: Semester — 30 ECTS; Year–60 ECTS; at least half the course load above the first year level. Need to pay particular attention to Fall semester exam schedule. Scholarship opportunity for students studying STEM subjects.

Medium size, student-centered city. Archaeology, music. IFSA program costs $7,000 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. Total enrollment: 15,000; number of Americans: 600.Search for courses. Course selection: “Module” = US course. 30 ECTS per semester; at least half the course load above the first year level. No credit for courses exclusively for visiting students. Level 1 = Bates 100 level; Levels 2,3 = Bates 200 level and above.

Medium size city; center of traditional Irish culture. Archaeology, Music, Irish studies. Early Start Semester Programme optional (3 week program which starts in mid-August); many students have positive evaluations of the Programme’s academic quality and cultural orientation; can be transferred to Bates as a summer school credit. Total enr: 17,000; number of Americans: 600. Search for courses. Course selection: “Module” = US course. 30 ECTS per semester; at least half the course load above the first year level. No credit for courses exclusively for visiting students. Level 1 = Bates 100 level; Levels 2,3 = Bates 200 level and above.

Math and computer science plus Hungarian language. Provides excellent background in Math. Less cultural connection due to academic demands.

Courses in classical, medieval and modern Greek and Mediterranean society. Academic excursions throughout Greece. An attractive, walkable city with many layers of history and urban energy. Easy access to the Aegean islands and many outdoor activities, especially in the warmer and sunnier Fall semester. CYA scholarships are available.

Modern campus; short train ride to Brighton, small, cosmopolitan city on the south coast. One hour to London. Art history, English. Total enr: 13,000; number of Americans: 250. Consult the Course Catalog. Course selection: Spring: 60 credits; year: 120 credits; at least half the course load above the first year level. Level 4 courses = Bates 100 level; Levels 5,6 = Bates 200 level and above.

Excellent academics, remote within Scotland, small university and town; quaint; semester calendar. IFSA program costs $7,000+ 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. Total enrollment: 5,500; number of Americans: 500.Search the Course Catalog. Course selection: Semester–60 credits; Year–120 credits; at least 3 courses per semester; at least half the course load above the first year level. “Module” = US course. Level 1000 = Bates 100 level; Level 2000 and Honours = Bates 200 level and above.

Excellent academics; a medium-sized university in a historic cathedral town of 21,000. Beautiful coastal location. 25 minutes from Dundee and 2 hours to Edinburgh by bus. 3.2 GPA required. Total enrolment: 10,000; number of Americans: 1750.Search the Course Catalog. Course selection: Semester–60 credits; Year–120 credits; at least 3 courses per semester; at least half the course load above the first year level. “Module” = US course. Level 1000 = Bates 100 level; Level 2000 and Honours = Bates 200 level and above.

IFSA program costs $8,000+ extra. Given the complicated nature of UCL we highly encourage students to apply to UCL through IFSA. In this situation, financial aid will help address the cost of the additional cost of applying through IFSA for those that qualify for financial aid. IFSA offers additional support, advising, a housing guarantee, and prompt information. These items are not a guarantee of a direct enrollment at UCL.Many students have positive evaluations of IFSA services: pre-departure info; on-site orientation; day and weekend excursions; on-site support staff. IFSA’s Community and Culture program encourages engagement while abroad and reflection upon the abroad experience. Excellent location, highly ranked, urban campus; art history, economics, politics.Minimum 3.3 gpa; 3.5 for History, Politics, English, Psych.Only one course in Management program allowed; Management courses not available for Fall. Expensive for the Sciences, Psychology, Art History.Admissions often a drawn out process.Search the Course Catalog. Course selection: Semester–4 courses; Year-8 courses; at least half course load above the first year level. Level 1 = Bates 100 level; Levels 2,3 = Bates 200 level and above. There are some restrictions on course selection.

Excellent location, highly ranked, urban campus; art history, economics, politics. Minimum 3.3 gpa; 3.5 for History, Politics, English, Psych. Only one course in Management program allowed; Mathematics courses not available for Fall. Expensive for the Sciences, Psychology, Art History. Admissions often a drawn out process. Volunteer opportunities. Expensive city. Total enrollment: 26,600; number of Americans: 500. Search the Course Catalog. Course selection: Semester–4 courses; Year-8 courses; at least half course load above the first year level. Level 1 = Bates 100 level; Levels 2,3 = Bates 200 level and above. There are some restrictions on course selection.Given the complicated nature of UCL we highly encourage students to apply to UCL through IFSA. In this situation, financial aid will help address the cost of the additional cost of applying through IFSA. IFSA offers additional support, advising, a housing guarantee, and prompt information. These items are not a guarantee of a direct enrollment at UCL.

Focused, but excellent curriculum for students interested in African and Asian cultures and languages. International student body. Expensive city. Total enrollment: 5,200; number of Americans: 195. Consult the Course Catalog. Course selection: Spring–4 courses; Year-8 courses; at least half course load above the first year level.

Theater program with British-American Drama Academy; intense, conservatory experience; all Americans. Early application required. Audition very important. Bates students receive $3,000 tuition discount. Expensive city.

15 minutes from central London by Tube; 3.0 gpa; campus setting in culturally-diverse area of East London (close to site of 2012 Olympics). On-campus housing. Expensive city. Total enrollment: 27,000; number of Americans: 1000. Search the Course Catalog. Course selection: Semester–4 credits; Year–8 credits; at least half the course load above the first year level. Level 4 = Bates 100 level; Levels 5,6 = Bates 200 and above. “Module”= US course. Study Abroad students are “Associates.”

Intense; many social sciences; very urban. High GPA and early application needed for economics. Application opens in January for the following academic year. Significant scholarships available. Expensive city and university. Total enrollment: 10,000; Number of General Course students: 300. Consult the Course Catalog. Course selection: 4 year long courses (or the equivalent in half units); at least half the course load above the first year level. Level 100 = Bates 100; Level 200 and 300 = Bates 200 level and above.