Anthropology Abroad

Program Suggestions

Explore these featured programs, offering courses that can help anthropology majors meet their requirements while experiencing the world! Note that Anthropology students are not limited to these programs or locations. The Padnos International Center is happy to help students find additional programs that meet thier degree requirements. 
Study Abroad participants can use their experiences to fufill issues, global perspectives, gen-eds, and electives as well as specific major requirements. 

Semester and Academic Year Programs

Location

Program

Program Type

Courses

Notes

Australia

Macquarie University 

Exchange

 Pre-Approved Courses

Must have Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the duration of your stay

Japan

International Christian University

Exchange

Pre-Approved Courses

ICU follows a trimester system (Spring, Autumn, and Winter terms), so pre plan to align course schedules and confirm credit transfer

Italy

Umbra Institute

Provider

Pre-Approved Courses

Build-your-semester option to customize academic experience by choosing courses that best fit  curricular needs

Summer Programs

Location

Program

Program Type

Courses

Notes

Greece

 College Year in Athens

Provider

Pre-Approved Courses

Summer courses require some outdoor walking, often on uneven terrain with midday temperatures reaching the 80s or 90s.

Italy

 Umbra Institute

 

Provider

Pre-Approved Courses

Two summer sessions: Either 5-weeks from mid-May-June or 4-weeks in July

United Kingdom

United Kingdom: Soccer & Society

Faculty-led

Available Courses

 

Explore Other Program Options

There are other program options available. Schedule a study abroad advising appointment to learn more or for in-person advising, visit us 10am-4pm Monday-Friday at 130 Lake Ontario Hall

616-331-3898

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Other Opportunities

Internships

Gain real-world experience globally and build your international network by participating in an Anthropology internship abroad. 

Internships Abroad

study

Restrictions

  • Courses will be reviewed on a case by case basis through the course equivalency process.
  • Students can NOT take Ant 405 or Ant 495 abroad

Scholarship Opportunities

Richard E. Flanders University Club Scholarship

Explore more scholarship opportunities through our scholarship page 

Academic Advice

Departmental Contact

Elizabeth Arnold

[email protected]
LMH 225



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