Europe

England

Program Sponsor	Arcadia CGS or IFSA Butler
Program Name	University College London (UCL)
Program Type	Direct enrollment
Location	An urban university located in the Bloomsbury area of Central London.
University Size	18,000
Languages	English
Fields of Study	Full curriculum, all STEM majors
Academics	Students enroll in four classes totaling 16 units. Individuals register with a primary department and may take courses in one additional department.
Program Eligibility	3.3 GPA
Housing	Students live in residence halls or student apartments throughout the city.
Terms	Fall (early Sept. to mid Dec.); spring (early Jan. to mid June)
Did You Know	London is formed by two ancient cities—City of London and City of Westminster—both forming the region of Greater London.

Program Sponsor	Arcadia CGS or IFSA Butler
Program Name	King’s College London
Program Type	Direct enrollment
Location	An urban university in the heart of the city, overlooking the River Thames.
University Size	19,000
Languages	English
Fields of Study	Full curriculum, all STEM majors; pre-med program option
Academics	Students enroll in four classes totaling 16 units. Individuals register with a primary department and may take courses in one additional department.
Program Eligibility	3.3 GPA
Housing	Students live in KCL residence halls throughout the city.
Terms	Fall (early Sept. to mid Dec.); spring (early Jan. to mid June)
Did You Know	London is a multi-ethnic city where over 300 languages are spoken.

Program Sponsor	Arcadia CGS or IFSA Butler
Program Name	Queen Mary University
Program Type	Direct enrollment
Location	Located in the diverse, up-and-coming East End area of London.
University Size	8,500
Languages	English
Fields of Study	Full curriculum, all STEM majors; pre-med program option
Academics	Students enroll in four classes totaling 16 units. Students may take classes in any department.
Program Eligibility	3.0 GPA
Housing	Students stay in on-campus residence halls.
Terms	Fall (early Sept. to mid Dec.); spring (early Jan. to early June)
Did You Know	QMU is one of the very few compact, city-based campus universities in the University of London system. It’s also home to two of London’s medical schools.

Program Sponsor	Arcadia CGS or IFSA Butler
Program Name	University of Oxford
Program Type	Direct enrollment
Location	The city of Oxford, located in southeast England, is just 60 miles from London.
University Size	11,500
Languages	English
Fields of Study	Full curriculum, all STEM majors (varies by college)
Academics	Students study at one of the several colleges and participate in personalized weekly tutorial sessions in a primary subject and a secondary subject every other week. These tutorials are supplemented by lectures.
Program Eligibility	3.7 GPA; junior class standing
Housing	Students live in college residence halls or student apartments.
Terms	Varies by college; Edmund Hall is a popular location for STEM students and its dates are as follows: Fall (early Oct. to early Dec.); spring (mid Jan. to late June)
Comments	Admission is extremely competitive, and each college has a different GPA requirement. University of Oxford requires two academic recommendations and two graded writing samples on different research subjects. Please pay attention to application deadlines, as they may be due as much as a year in advance and can vary between colleges.
Did You Know	Women were not admitted to the university until 1878 or awarded degrees until 1920. In 1974, the last of the all-male colleges finally opened its doors to women.

France

Program Sponsor	Institute for the International Education of Students (IES Abroad)
Program Name	University of Nantes
Program Type	Stand-alone and direct enrollment
Location	Only two hours from Paris by train, the city’s 580,000 residents understand why it’s considered one of the most desirable places to live in France.
Program/University Size	60/34,500
Languages	French
Fields of Study	Full curriculum, all STEM majors (except engineering)
Academics	Students complete 15–19 credits per semester by enrolling in IES area studies courses and at least one university course.
Program Eligibility	3.0 GPA; French 44 (minimum)
Housing	Students live with local families.
Terms	Fall (early Sept. to mid Dec.); spring (early Jan. to early May)
Did You Know	Nantes offers students ample opportunity to practice their French—English is rarely heard on the streets.

Program Sponsor	Hamilton College
Program Name	Hamilton Junior in France
Program Type	Stand-alone and direct enrollment
Location	Hamilton’s Reid Hall is located in the beautiful Montparnasse/Jardin du Luxembourg/Latin Quarter area. Partner universities are located throughout the city.
Program Size	35
Languages	French
Fields of Study	Full curriculum, all STEM majors (except engineering)
Academics	Students enroll in the equivalent of four courses, choosing between Hamilton’s own courses offered at Reid Hall and offerings at various French universities. Some courses may only be 1/2 credit, and it may be necessary for students to take more than four courses to earn the equivalent of a full load at their home institution. Students are expected to maintain a language pledge throughout the program.
Program Eligibility	3.0 GPA; French 44+1
Housing	Students live with local families.
Terms	Fall (late Aug. to early Jan.); spring (mid Jan. to late May); Note: This is a spring term only program.
Did You Know	Crayola is a French word that means “oily chalk.”

Program Sponsor	Middlebury College
Program Name	C.V. Starr-Middlebury College School in France
Program Type	Stand-alone and direct enrollment
Location	Middlebury’s Centre Madeleine is located in the 8th arrondissement of Paris. Partner universities are located throughout the city.
Program Size	30–40
Languages	French
Fields of Study	Full curriculum: all STEM majors (except engineering)
Academics	Students enroll in four to five courses equaling 15–16 Middlebury credits per semester. Students take up to two courses at the Centre Madeleine and the remaining courses at one of several partner institutions. Students are expected to maintain a language pledge throughout the program and are required to engage in at least one co-curricular activity, such as an internship or volunteer work.
Program Eligibility	3.0 GPA; French 44+1
Housing	Students live with local host families or international foyers.
Terms	Fall (early Sept. to late Jan.); spring (early Jan. to early June); Note: This is a spring term only program.
Did You Know	Paris is called the City of Lights—but not because of the power used to illuminate the Eiffel Tower or the ubiquitous streetlights. Lights, in this case, refers to intellectuals—the high concentration of writers, artists and academics that have always been drawn to the city.

Program Sponsor	Middlebury College
Program Name	C.V. Starr-Middlebury College School in France
Program Type	Direct enrollment
Location	This university town, with a population of just under 100,000, is architecturally one of the most interesting cities in Europe. Its streets feature the remains of France’s historical architecture, especially from the Romanesque period.
Program/University Size	1–5/28,000 at University of Poitiers
Languages	French
Fields of Study	Full curriculum, all STEM majors (except computer science)
Academics	Students enroll in four to five courses to complete 15–16 Middlebury credits per semester. Participants are required to engage in at least one co-curricular activity, such as an internship or volunteer work. The University of Poitiers, where the program is based, is known for its research in the biotechnology and health fields.
Program Eligibility	3.0 GPA; French 44+2
Housing	Students live with local host families or international foyers.
Terms	Fall (early Sept. to mid Jan.); spring (early Jan. to mid May)
Did You Know	Futuroscope, a science-based theme park, is only 9 miles north of Poitiers.

Germany

Program Sponsor	Institute for the International Education of Students (IES)
Program Name	Berlin Language and Area Studies
Program Type	Stand-alone and direct enrollment
Location	Berlin is a center for business, politics and culture and an ideological crossroads where East meets West.
Program/University Size	Varies by university
Languages	German
Fields of Study	Full curriculum, all STEM majors
Academics	Students complete 15–19 credits per semester by enrolling in required IES area studies courses and at least one university course. Engineering students take courses at the Technische Universitat (TU).
Program Eligibility	3.0 GPA; German 44
Housing	Students live with local host families or in apartments.
Terms	Fall (early Sept. to late Dec./mid Feb.); spring (early March to late June/mid July)
Did You Know	Located in northeastern Germany, Berlin’s significant industries include IT, pharmaceuticals, biomedical engineering, biotechnology, electronics, traffic engineering and renewable energy.

Hungary

Program Sponsor	Aquincum Institute of Technology (AIT)
Program Name	Aquincum Institute of Technology
Program Type	Stand-alone
Location	AIT is located in the Óbuda side of Budapest on the west bank.
Program Size	100
Languages	English
Fields of Study	Computer science; computer engineering; mathematics; mathematical biology
Academics	Students enroll in at least one area studies course and three or four technical courses for a maximum of 18 Harvey Mudd credits. A two-week intensive Hungarian language course is offered prior to each semester.
Program Eligibility	3.0 GPA
Housing	Students live in furnished apartments with program participants.
Terms	Fall (early Sept. to mid Dec.); spring (early Feb. to mid May)
Comments	See Professors Orrison and Libeskind-Hadas for academic advising.
Did You Know	Thirteen Hungarian or Hungarian-born scientists have received the Nobel Prize.

Program Sponsor	Budapest Semesters in Mathematics (BSM)
Program Name
Program Type	Stand-alone
Location	The program is located in a charming neighborhood filled with local shops and eateries.
Program Size	80
Languages	English
Fields of Study	Mathematics
Academics	Students enroll in at least one area studies course and three or four technical courses for a maximum of 18 Harvey Mudd credits. A two-week intensive Hungarian language course is offered prior to each semester.
Program Eligibility	3.5 GPA
Housing	Students live in furnished apartments or with local host families.
Terms	Fall (early Sept. to mid Dec.); spring (early Feb. to late May); students arrive about two weeks early for an intensive Hungarian language course.
Comments	See Professor Orrison for academic advising.
Did You Know	Budapest is ranked as the most livable Central and Eastern European city on EIU’s quality of life index, “the world’s second best city” by Condé Nast Travelerand and “Europe’s 7th most idyllic place to live” by Forbes.

Ireland

Program Sponsor	Arcadia CGS or IFSA Butler
Program Name	University College Cork
Program Type	Direct enrollment
Location	Cork, Ireland’s second-largest city, is a major Irish seaport. It has a population of around 120,000.
University Size	14,000
Languages	English
Fields of Study	Full curriculum, all STEM majors
Academics	Students enroll in four to five courses totaling 15–16 credits.
Program Eligibility	3.0 GPA
Housing	Students live in furnished off-campus apartments.
Terms	Fall (late Aug. to late Dec.); spring (early Jan. to late May)
Did You Know	Cork is the English translation for the Irish word Corcaigh, which means “marsh.” The entire county used to be one giant marshland, and the people had to get around by boat.

Program Sponsor	Arcadia CGS or IFSA Butler
Program Name	National University of Ireland, Dublin
Program Type	Direct enrollment
Location	With a population of over one million people, Dublin is Ireland’s largest and most diverse city.
University Size	22,000
Languages	English
Fields of Study	Full curriculum, all STEM majors
Academics	Students enroll in four to five courses totaling 15–16 credits.
Program Eligibility	3.0 GPA
Housing	Students live in furnished off-campus apartments.
Terms	Fall (late Aug. to late Dec.); spring (mid Jan. to mid May)
Did You Know	There are no snakes in Dublin! According to legend, St. Patrick drove them from the country.

Program Sponsor	Arcadia CGS or IFSA Butler
Program Name	Trinity College Dublin
Program Type	Direct enrollment
Location	The university is located in the heart of Dublin.
University Size	12,000
Languages	English
Fields of Study	Full curriculum, all STEM majors
Academics	Students enroll in four to five courses totaling 15–16 credits. One of the university’s many highlights is the small classes and high faculty-to-student ratio.
Program Eligibility	3.3 GPA
Housing	Students live in furnished off-campus apartments.
Terms	Fall (late Aug. to mid Dec.); spring (early Jan. to late May)
Did You Know	With more than four million people in Ireland, Dublin is home to over one quarter of the total population.

Program Sponsor	Arcadia CGS or IFSA Butler
Program Name	University of Limerick
Program Type	Direct enrollment
Location	With a population of around 60,00 people, Limerick is a compact, walkable city with nearby sights and attractions.
University Size	11,000
Languages	English
Fields of Study	Full curriculum, all STEM majors
Academics	Students enroll in four to five courses totaling around 15–16 credits
Program Eligibility	2.9 GPA
Housing	Students live in shared, single-room residences.
Terms	Fall (late Aug. to mid Dec.); spring (mid Jan. to late May)
Did You Know	Limerick is called the Silicon Valley of Ireland, because it houses many of the world’s high-tech multinationals.

Program Sponsor	Arcadia CGS or IFSA Butler
Program Name	University of Ireland, Galway
Program Type	Direct enrollment
Location	With a city population of under 100,000 people, the city center offers the feel of a small coastal town. Narrow streets and old, clustered buildings create a charming, cozy atmosphere.
University Size	16,000
Languages	English
Fields of Study	Full curriculum, all STEM majors
Academics	Students enroll in four to five courses totaling around 15 credits.
Program Eligibility	3.0 GPA
Housing	Students live in furnished off-campus apartments.
Terms	Fall (late Aug. to mid Dec.); spring (early Jan. to mid May)
Did You Know	Galway City has had the title of fastest-growing city in Europe.

Italy

Program Sponsor	Pitzer College Exchange
Program Name	Pizter in Italy
Program Type	Hybrid
Location	Famous for its ham, its cheese, its architecture and its countryside, the Emilia-Romagna region has played a vital role in the nation’s economic, cultural and political life. Parma has a population of just under 200,000.
Program/University Size	25/30,000
Languages	English and Italian
Fields of Study	Italian language and culture; E102 option for engineers
Academics	Students enroll in four courses totaling around 16 credits. The program consists of lectures, seminars, fieldwork and independent study. During the spring semester, engineering majors may take an E102 course that will satisfy the requirements for the Harvey Mudd College E102 course.
Program Eligibility	2.5 GPA; Italian 002
Housing	Students live with local host families.
Terms	Fall (early Sept. to mid Dec.); spring (late Jan. to early May)
Did You Know	The Italians created a variety of cheeses, including gorgonzola, mozzarella, provolone and ricotta.

Scotland

Program Sponsor	Arcadia CGS or IFSA Butler
Program Name	University of Edinburgh
Program Type	Direct enrollment
Location	Edinburgh is the capital of Scotland and has about 485,000 residents. The university has six sites located throughout the city.
University Size	20,000
Languages	English
Fields of Study	Full curriculum, all STEM majors
Academics	Students enroll in three to four classes totaling 15–16 units. Individuals may choose courses from two departments. Many science and engineering courses are held at the King’s buildings.
Program Eligibility	3.0 GPA
Housing	Students live in on-campus residence halls, student flats or houses.
Terms	Fall (early Sept. to mid Dec.); spring (early Jan. to late May)
Did You Know	J.K. Rowling penned the first novel in her Harry Potter series at The Elephant House, a cafe on George IV Bridge in Edinburgh.

Program Sponsor	Arcadia CGS or IFSA Butler
Program Name	University of St. Andrews
Program Type	Direct enrollment
Location	Rurally located on the east coast of Scotland, the university is bordered by beaches and the North Sea. Students and staff make up approximately 1/2 of the city’s population of 17,000.
University Size	9,000
Languages	English
Fields of Study	Full curriculum, all STEM majors (except engineering)
Academics	Students enroll in three or four classes totaling 15 units. Individuals take most courses within one department.
Program Eligibility	3.2 GPA
Housing	Students live in on-campus residence halls.
Terms	Fall (early Sept. to mid Dec.); spring (mid Jan. to late May)
Did You Know	St. Andrews’ physics department is ranked among the top 5 in the United Kingdom by the Guardian University Guide 2013.

Spain

Program Sponsor	Institute for the International Education of Students (IES Abroad)
Program Name	Study in Granada
Program Type	Stand-alone and direct enrollment
Location	With a population of under 300,000, and located near the Mediterranean Sea in the colorful and culturally rich Spanish region of Andalucía, Granada is one of the most charming cities in all of Spain.
Program/University Size	60–80/60,000
Languages	English and Spanish (Spanish only with advanced program)
Fields of Study	Full curriculum, all STEM majors
Academics	Full curriculum; computer science, environmental studies.
Program Eligibility	3.0 GPA; Spanish 22 for intermediate program; Spanish 44 for advanced program
Housing	Students live with a local host family or in university residence halls or Colegios Mayores (university dorms).
Terms	Fall (early Sept. to mid Dec.); spring (late Jan. to late May/mid June)
Did You Know	Granada’s fascinating history includes over seven centuries of Moorish rule, which is seen through such architectural treasures as the Alhambra Palace, the white-washed neighborhood of the Albayzín and the Generalife Gardens.

Program Sponsor	Institute for the International Education of Students (IES Abroad)
Program Name	Madrid Language and Area Studies
Program Type	Stand-alone and direct enrollment
Location	With a population of approximately 3 million, Madrid is an ideal place to connect university studies to the city’s business, culture and politics. The art scene is ideal for up-and-coming filmmakers, dramatists and writers.
University Size	86,000
Languages	Spanish
Fields of Study	Full curriculum, all STEM majors (except engineering)
Academics	Students take four to five courses totaling 15–16 credits. Participants enroll in courses at the IES Center and the Universidad Complutense de Madrid.
Program Eligibility	3.0 GPA; Spanish 44
Housing	Students live with a local host family or in apartments or residence halls.
Terms	Fall (early Sept. to late Dec.); spring (mid Jan. to late May)
Did You Know	Well-known dance the Flamenco originated in Madrid. To many the word “Flamenco” means just that—a dance—but in fact it refers to a mixture of guitar playing, dancing and singing.

Program Sponsor	Council on International Education Exchange (CIEE)
Program Name	Madrid Engineering + Society
Program Type	Stand-alone and direct enrollment
Location	The CIEE center is on the campus of Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, located 30 minutes outside Madrid in Getafe.
University Size	8,000
Languages	English
Fields of Study	Area studies; engineering; all STEM
Academics	Students take four to five courses totaling 15–18 credits. Students enroll in courses at the CIEE Center and at the Universidad Carlos III de Madrid.
Program Eligibility	3.0 GPA
Housing	Students live with a local host family.
Terms	Fall (late Aug. to mid Dec.); spring (mid Jan. to early May)
Did You Know	Universidad Carlos III de Madrid has one of the highest percentages (42 percent) of full-time and tenured women faculty in Spain.

Program Sponsor	Institute for the International Education of Students (IES Abroad)
Program Name	Madrid Engineering, Architecture & Science.
Program Type	Stand-alone and direct enrollment.
Location	As the capital of Spain since 1562, Madrid is an active metropolis filled with culture, gastronomy, and a vibrant nightlife.
University Size	86,000.
Languages	English.
Fields of Study	Area studies; engineering.
Academics	Students take four to five courses totaling 15–19 credits (16 credits recommended). Participants enroll in Humanities courses at the IES Center and engineering courses at the campus of Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, located 30 minutes outside Madrid in Getafe.
Program Eligibility	3.0 GPA; no language requirement.
Housing	Students live with a local host family or in apartments or residence halls.
Terms	Fall (early Sept. to late Dec.); spring (mid Jan. to late May or mid June).
Did You Know	Getafe is one of the most popular suburbs in Madrid. It’s home to Factory Getafe, a well-known shopping area.

Program Sponsor	Institute for the International Education of Students (IES Abroad)
Program Name	Study in Salamanca
Program Type	Stand-alone and direct enrollment
Location	With a population of approximately 3 million, Salamanca mixes small-town charm with a university town atmosphere.
University Size	30,000 (University of Salamanca); 8,500 (Universidad Pontificia de Salamanca)
Languages	Spanish
Fields of Study	Full curriculum; biology; chemistry
Academics	Students take four to five courses totaling 15–16 credits. Participants enroll in courses at the IES Center and either the University of Salamanca or Universidad Pontificia de Salamanca (UPSA).
Program Eligibility	3.0 GPA; Spanish 44
Housing	Students live with a local host family or in apartments or residence halls.
Terms	Fall (late Aug. to mid Dec.); spring (mid Jan. to late May)
Did You Know	Salamanca and its urban neighbor Valladolid compose the select zone of Spain in which the “purest Spanish” is said to be spoken.