Europe Universities

Most university-level study-abroad programs are conducted in the local language, although many programs offer classes in English as well as lower-level language courses. Savvy linguists may find it cheaper to enroll directly in a university abroad, although getting college credit may be more difficult. You can search online at www.studyabroad.com for various semester-abroad programs that meet your criteria, including your desired location and focus of study. If you’re a college student, your friendly neighborhood study-abroad office is often a great resource, and the best place to start.

These websites are good resources for finding programs that cater to your particular interests. Each has links to various study-abroad programs broken down by a variety of criteria, including desired location and focus of study.

www.petersons.com/stdyabrd/sasector.html. Lists study-abroad programs at accredited institutions that usually offer cross credits.
www.studyabroad.com. A great starting point for finding college- or high-school-level programs in foreign languages or specific academic subjects. Also includes information for teaching and volunteering opportunities.
www.westudyabroad.com. Lists language courses and college-level programs.

American Programs

The following is a list of organizations that can either help place students in university programs abroad or that have their own branch in Europe.

American Institute for Foreign Study, College Division, River Plaza, 9 W. Broad St., Stamford, CT 06902, USA (☎800-727-2437; www.aifsabroad.com). Organizes programs for high school and college study at universities in Austria, Britain, the Czech Republic, France, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Russia, and Spain. Summer programs US$4900-6500; Semester-long programs US$11,000-16,000. Scholarships available.
Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE), 7 Custom House St., 3rd fl., Portland, ME, 04101, USA (☎800-407-8839; www.ciee.org/study). Sponsors work, volunteer, academic, and internship programs in Belgium, Britain, the Czech Republic, France, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, and Turkey for around US$14,000 per semester. Also offers volunteer opportunities. US$30 application fee.
International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience (IAESTE), 10400 Little Patuxent Pkwy. Ste. 250, Columbia, MD 21044, USA (☎410-997-3068; www.iaeste.org). Offers 8- to 12-week internships in Europe for college students who have completed 2 years study in a particular trade.
School for International Training, College Semester Abroad, Kipling Rd., P.O. Box 676, Brattleboro, VT 05302, USA (☎888-272-7881 or 802-258-7751; www.sit.edu/studyabroad). Programs in Europe cost around US$10,000-16,000. Also runs The Experiment in International Living (☎800-345-2929; fax 802-258-3428; www.usexperiment.org), 3- to 5-week summer programs that offer high school students homestays, community service, ecological adventure, and language training in Europe for US$5900-7000.

Australian Programs

The following organizations place Australian students in programs in Europe.

World Exchange Program Australia, (☎1 300 884 733; www.wep.org.au). Places Australian high school students for 3 months to 1 year in high schools abroad. Group study tours also available. Costs for one semester in Europe are AUS$8950-6290.
Innovative Universities European Union Centre (IUEU), (☎298 507 915 ; www.iueu.edu.au). Offers undergraduates from Flinders, La Trobe and Macquarie universities a chance to study abroad for one semester in their Global Citizenship program.