Europe

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, adjacent to historic cathedral town. Archaeology, Medieval studies, Music; not for English or Art History majors. Total enrollment: 12,000; number of Americans: 220.
Search the Course Catalog. Course selection: Spring: 80 credits; Full year: 120 credits; at least half the course load above the first year level. "Module" = US course.

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.