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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.

Excellent location in center of London. English, Pre-Med, Film, Classics. Best for independent student who needs little on-site assistance. Expensive city. 3.3 gpa required. housing in varied locations; Total enrollment: 23,000; number of Americans: 200. Search the Course Catalog. “Module” = US “course.” Course selection: Semester–60 credits; Year–120 credits; at least half the course load above the first year level. Level 4 = 1st year; Level 5 = 2nd year; Level 6 = 3rd year.

Located in population & commercial center of Scotland, urban attractions. IFSA program costs $5,000+ 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: 20,000; number of Americans: 250.Search the Course catalog. Course selection: 60 credits per semester; at least half the course load above the first year level Level 1 courses = Bates 100 level; Levels 2,3 = Bates 200 level and above.

Located in population & commercial center of Scotland, urban attractions; lively student culture; center of Scottish nationalism. Highly rated Psychology department. Total enrollment: 20,000; number of Americans: 250. Search the Course catalog. Course selection: 60 credits per semester; at least half the course load above the first year level Level 1 courses = Bates 100 level; Levels 2,3 = Bates 200 level and above. Math and Computer Science courses not open to Fall semester students.

Intensive Studio Art (some art history); culturally vibrant city with large student population. For the independent student who can manage studio work without much supervision. Portfolio required. Total enrollment: 1,900; number of Americans: 20.

Highly ranked university in historic Scottish city; political capital of Scotland. 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: 21,000; number of Americans: 350.Search the Course catalog. Course selection: 60 credits per semester; at least half the course load above the first year level.

Highly ranked university in historic Scottish city; political capital of Scotland. Information on how to apply. Housing in university dorm or apartments with host country students. 3.0 gpa required for application. Total enrollment: 24,000; number of Americans: 600. Search the Course catalog. Course selection: 60 credits per semester; at least half the course load above the first year level.

Excellent university in attractive student oriented city, great music scene, fewer Americans. 1 3/4 hours to London. Psychology; theater. Popular among British students. Cost friendly program. Total enrollment: 30,000; number of Americans: 150. Consult the Course Catalog. Course selection: Spring–60 credits; Year–120 credits; at least half the course load above the first year level. Level C/4 = Bates 100 level; Levels I/5 and H/6 = Bates 200 level and above. Unit = US course.

All US students; quality courses in English, CMS, history, education, art. Opportunities for qualified students to pursue tutorials in particular subjects. Academic field trips. Lower cost program and city. Sports and other co-curricular activities available in the community and at the University. Historic city, easy access to London. Beautiful housing, town homes. ASE scholarships are available.

Excellent program with own and university courses; art history and studio art. Internship opportunities. Vibrant city with fewer English speakers. Close to Alps — opportunities for skiing and other outdoors activities. Lower cost.

Language and Area Studies Program; Associated with Albert-Ludwigs Univ.; program and university courses (Fall semester program courses only); music, studio art, internships. Small, medieval city near Black Forest; outdoor activities. Lower cost. Students are encouraged to apply for IES scholarships.

Language and Area Studies program approved by Bates. Associated with Humboldt University. Program and university courses; Fall: IES program courses only. Studio art, music. Post-program internships. Students are encouraged to apply for IES scholarships.

Program and university courses. Attractive university city with active student life; fewer tourists and Americans. Historically and culturally rich region. Easy access via fast train to Paris and the rest of France. Orientation in Paris; teaching opportunities. Students are encouraged to apply for CIEE scholarships.

Program and university courses. Program courses are challenging. Students have opportunity to take courses at Science-Po in Spring semester. (5 sems of French required; priority given to year students). High quality small program. Language pledge. Academic excursions and cultural activities. Based at Reid Hall.

Excellent program, popular, best for more independent students, lots of Paris contacts; limited number of program courses; university courses at multiple universities and institutes. University courses can be a challenging experience. Orientation in Paris. Early application. Language pledge.

Excellent program; mix of program and university courses; internships. Mid-sized student-centered city close to Loire Valley chateaus and Atlantic beaches, 2 hrs from Paris; fewer tourists and Americans. Lower cost. Students are encouraged to apply for IES scholarships.