Study Abroad

SIS Abroad offers the opportunity for graduate and undergraduate students to study abroad and gain full American University course credit. All students are encouraged to learn and work in another culture. Aside from dual-degree options, SIS Abroad programs include the following:

SIS Semester Abroad Students spend one semester taking courses alongside their international counterparts and are fully integrated in student life at the host campus. Students who attend these programs find that the coursework and research they undertake abroad complements their SIS studies and enriches their knowledge of a regional or functional concentration.

SIS Summer and Intersession Programs SIS organizes a number of short-term, faculty-led, experiential programs abroad each summer and intersession. Program locations change each summer and intersession to reflect the needs and interests of the student population. The detailed curricula of the programs make them ideal for students who wish to concentrate on a specific region or topic area. Each offers ample opportunity to interact with local and regional leaders, conduct field research, and participate in challenging internships.

AU Abroad SIS undergraduate students may also participate in AU Abroad, which offers over 100 programs around the world. For more information on AU Abroad programs, go to: www.auabroad.american.edu/.