Sites that Accept Direct Member Sophomores
Definition: “Sophomores” refer to students who have successfully completed the equivalent of one year’s worth of credit at the level by the time they begin their exchange or study-abroad program.
The list below includes all international member institutions accepting qualified sophomores. Sites marked with a check in the right column are recommended for sophomores.
When advising students applying for an exchange or study-abroad program during their sophomore year, please keep in mind the following:
Academic Considerations
Does the student have the pre-requisites for the courses
available at the host institution?
English Language Sites
- • English-Speaking Countries: Note that in Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom students specialize earlier in their academic career; U.S. students planning to study abroad in their sophomore year should consider first-year courses/modules or second year courses/modules for which they have the specific pre-requisites.
- Non-English speaking countries offering courses in English: Area studies and other programs designed especially for visiting international students are usually appropriate for sophomores. Courses in other fields are often at advanced, specialized levels, and thus less appropriate.
Countries where the language of instruction is not English
- Most sites that offer intensive language programs are appropriate for sophomores.
- Sophomores with advanced language skills (e.g. AP courses + language courses in college) may select any of the sites listed below that accept sophomores.
Personal Considerations
- In many countries (especially in continental Europe), students do not begin university studies until they are 20 or even older.
- Living conditions may require a higher degree of independence than U.S. campus housing (e.g. shared apartments or rooms in a city, sometimes involving commuting by public transportation), and in many countries students are responsible for shopping for and cooking their own food.
Placement Considerations
Students applying for ISEP after completing only one
or two semesters of college-level work (often in survey courses where
professors do not get to know students well enough to write recommendations)
may be at a disadvantage when applying for sites with limited openings.
Flexibility with regard to sites is recommended.
Sites that Accept Sophomores
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| Australia | Deakin - Geelong | Sophomores have access to courses in most fields of study as long as they meet the pre-requisites. First year courses in Australia are usually appropriate for American sophomores. ISEP-Direct placements only. |  |
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| Australia | Deakin - Melbourne | Sophomores have access to courses in most fields of study as long as they meet the pre-requisites. First year courses in Australia are usually appropriate for American sophomores. ISEP-Direct placements only. | |
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| Australia | Deakin - Warrnambool | Sophomores have access to courses in most fields of study as long as they meet the pre-requisites. First year courses in Australia are usually appropriate for American sophomores. ISEP-Direct placements only. | |
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| Australia | Macquarie Univ | Sophomores have access to courses in most fields of study as long as they meet the pre-requisites. First year courses in Australia are usually appropriate for American sophomores. ISEP-Direct placements only. | |
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| Australia | RMIT Univ | Sophomores have access to courses in most fields of study as long as they meet the pre-requisites. First year courses in Australia are usually appropriate for American sophomores. ISEP-Direct placements only. | |
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| Australia | Univ of Canberra | Sophomores have access to courses in most fields of study as long as they meet the pre-requisites. First year courses in Australia are usually appropriate for American sophomores. ISEP-Direct placements only. | |
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| Australia | Univ of Southern Queensland | Sophomores have access to courses in most fields of study as long as they meet the pre-requisites. First year courses in Australia are usually appropriate for American sophomores. ISEP-Direct placements only. | |
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| Bulgaria | American Univ in Bulgaria | Studies in English: European studies; Eastern and Southeastern European studies; complete undergraduate liberal arts program as well as courses in business and communication/journalism. | ||
| Canada | Laurentian Univ | Sophomores have access to courses in most fields of study as long as they meet the pre-requisites. | |
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| Chile | PUC Valparaíso | Summer Program: Spanish language and culture; beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels. ISEP-Direct. | ||
| Costa Rica | Univ Nacional | Minimum requirement: 2 years of college-level Spanish or equivalent. ISEP-Direct only. | ||
| Czech Republic | Masaryk University | |
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| Germany | Marburg Universität | ISEP-Direct language and culture program | ||
| Ghana | University of Ghana | |||
| Japan | Toyo Univ | No prior Japanese instruction is required; two semesters recommended. | ||
| Mexico | UDEM | Minimum requirement for exchange: 2 years of college-level Spanish or equivalent. Summer Program (ISEP-Direct): Spanish language and Mexican culture for beginners. | ||
| Netherlands | Leiden Univ | Dutch Studies Program (in English). Exchange placement at Leiden is competitive; ISEP-Direct is recommended for sophomores. Summer Program: Europe and the Netherlands. | ||
| New Zealand | Massey - Auckland | Sophomores have access to courses in most fields of study as long as they meet the pre-requisites. First year courses in New Zealand are usually appropriate for American sophomores. ISEP-Direct placements only. | |
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| New Zealand | Massey - Palmerston North | Sophomores have access to courses in most fields of study as long as they meet the pre-requisites. First year courses in New Zealand are usually appropriate for American sophomores. ISEP-Direct placements only. | |
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| New Zealand | Massey - Wellington | Sophomores have access to courses in most fields of study as long as they meet the pre-requisites. First year courses in New Zealand are usually appropriate for American sophomores. ISEP-Direct placements only. | |
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| South Africa | Univ of Stellenbosch | |||
| Spain | Univ de Murcia | ISEP-Direct language and culture program. | ||
| Thailand | Thammasat Univ | |||
| United Kingdom | Napier Univ | Sophomores have access to courses in fields for which they have the pre-requisites at all sites; because UK sites are competitive, ISEP-Direct is recommended for sophomores. | |
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| United Kingdom | Ulster - Belfast | Sophomores have access to courses in fields for which they have the pre-requisites at all sites; because UK sites are competitive, ISEP-Direct is recommended for sophomores. | |
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| United Kingdom | Ulster - Coleraine | Sophomores have access to courses in fields for which they have the pre-requisites at all sites; because UK sites are competitive, ISEP-Direct is recommended for sophomores. | |
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| United Kingdom | Ulster - Jordanstown | Sophomores have access to courses in fields for which they have the pre-requisites at all sites; because UK sites are competitive, ISEP-Direct is recommended for sophomores. | |
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| United Kingdom | Ulster - Magee College | Sophomores have access to courses in fields for which they have the pre-requisites at all sites; because UK sites are competitive, ISEP-Direct is recommended for sophomores. | |
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| United Kingdom | Univ of Central Lancashire | Sophomores have access to courses in fields for which they have the pre-requisites at all sites; because UK sites are competitive, ISEP-Direct is recommended for sophomores. | |
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| United Kingdom | Univ of Chester | Sophomores have access to courses in fields for which they have the pre-requisites at all sites; because UK sites are competitive, ISEP-Direct is recommended for sophomores. | |
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| United Kingdom | Univ of Plymouth | Sophomores have access to courses in fields for which they have the pre-requisites at all sites; because UK sites are competitive, ISEP-Direct is recommended for sophomores. | ||
| United Kingdom | Univ of Strathclyde | Sophomores have access to courses in fields for which they have the pre-requisites at all sites; because UK sites are competitive, ISEP-Direct is recommended for sophomores. | |
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| United Kingdom | Univ of Sunderland | Sophomores have access to courses in fields for which they have the pre-requisites at all sites; because British sites are competitive, ISEP-Direct is recommended for sophomores. | |
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