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Sites that Accept US Sophomores

Definition: “Sophomores” refer to students who have successfully completed the equivalent of one year’s worth of credit at the university 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

Countries where the language of instruction is not English

Personal Considerations

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

Country Site Important Notes Recommended
Argentina Univ del Salvador Sophomores may enroll in the semester-long Intensive Spanish Program (Programa de Español Intensivo – PEI). Regular courses are closed to sophomores except those having completed PEI. Students successfully completing the PEI have the option of staying at USAL for a second semester and taking regular university courses. Only students with little to no previous knowledge of the Spanish language and who have taken no more than 3 previous semesters of Spanish are eligible. GPA of 2.75 or higher is required. Available only on ISEP-Direct.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Austria Karl-Franzens-Univ Graz Sophomores have access to courses in most fields of study as long as they meet the prerequisites.
Austria TU Graz Sophomores have access to courses in most fields of study as long as they meet the prerequisites.
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 Brock Univ Sophomores have access to courses in most fields of study as long as they meet the pre-requisites.
Canada Laurentian Univ Sophomores have access to courses in most fields of study as long as they meet the pre-requisites.
Canada Thompson Rivers Univ Sophomores have access to courses in most fields of study as long as they meet the pre-requisitess
Chile PUC Valparaíso Summer Program only: Spanish language and culture; beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels. ISEP-Direct.
China-Hong Kong CU of Hong Kong
China-Mainland Sichuan Univ
Costa Rica Univ Nacional Minimum requirement: 2 years of college-level Spanish or equivalent. ISEP-Direct only.
Czech Republic Masaryk University
Denmark Aalborg Univ International Cultural Studies Program (in English). Only courses listed as 2nd or 3rd semester project themes, e.g. ENG-3
Finland Abo Akademi Univ Sophomores can take Finnish-Swedish Studies and some other basic course programs as long as they meet the pre-requisites.
Finland Turku School of Economics Sophomores have access to a good selection of basic-level courses, especially in marketing and international business, as long as they meet the pre-requisites. 
Finland Univ of Joensuu Sophomores can take courses in Educational Sciences, the International Study Program on Karelia, Russia and the Baltic Area, and possibly some other programs as long as they meet the pre-requisites.
Finland Univ of Kuopio Sophomores can take introductory courses as long as they meet the pre-requisites.
Finland Univ of Oulu Sophomores can take courses in Scandinavian Studies and possibly some other basic programs as long as they meet the pre-requisites.
Finland Univ of Turku Sophomores can take basic courses in many fields of study as long as they meet the pre-requisites.
France Amiens-Sup de Co Only if student has a significant background in French (at advanced-intermediate/advanced level) and proven success in university-level coursework.
France INSA Lyon Only if student has a significant background in French (at advanced-intermediate/advanced level) and proven success in university-level coursework.
France Univ de Caen Prior language experience necessary; student must have proven success in university-level coursework.
France Univ de Franche-Comté Language program recommended; only if student has an equivalent French background to the intermediate level and proven success in university-level coursework.
France Univ de Grenoble II Only if student has a significant background in French (at advanced-intermediate/advanced level) and proven success in university-level coursework.
France Univ de Nantes Language program recommended; only if student has an equivalent French background to the intermediate level and proven success in university-level coursework.
France Univ de Nice Only if student has a significant background in French (at advanced-intermediate/advanced level) and proven success in university-level coursework.
France Univ de Picardie Jules Verne Only if student has a significant background in French (at advanced-intermediate/advanced level) and proven success in university-level coursework.
France Univ de Rennes 1 Only if student has a significant background in French (at advanced-intermediate/advanced level) and proven success in university-level coursework.
France Univ de Rennes 2 SM2 language program only; student must have at least intermediate level background in French and proven success in university-level coursework.
France Univ de Saint-Etienne Language program recommended; only if student has an equivalent French background to the intermediate level and proven success in university-level coursework.
France Univ de Savoie Only if student has a significant background in French (at advanced-intermediate/advanced level) and proven success in university-level coursework.
France Univ du Havre Only if student has a significant background in French (at advanced-intermediate/advanced level) and proven success in university-level coursework.
France Univ du Maine Only if student has a significant background in French (at advanced-intermediate/advanced level) and proven success in university-level coursework.
France Univ Paul Cézanne Only if student has an equivalent French background to the intermediate level and proven success in university-level coursework.
France Univ Paul Valéry Only if student has a significant background in French (at advanced-intermediate/advanced level) and proven success in university-level coursework.
French - La Réunion Université de la Réunion Only if student has a significant background in French (at advanced-intermediate/advanced level) and proven success in university-level coursework.
French Antilles UAG - Guadeloupe Campus Only if student has a significant background in French (at advanced-intermediate/advanced level) and proven success in university-level coursework.
French Antilles UAG - Martinique Campus Only if student has a significant background in French (at advanced-intermediate/advanced level) and proven success in university-level coursework.
French Guiana UAG - Guyane Campus Only if student has a significant background in French (at advanced-intermediate/advanced level) and proven success in university-level coursework.
Germany Justus-Liebig-Univ Giessen Sophomores have access to courses in most fields of study as long as they meet the prerequisites.
Germany Katholische Univ Eichstätt Eichstaett can accept students who are in their second year of studies.
Germany Marburg Universität ISEP-Direct Semester Program IUSP - language and culture program.
ISEP-Direct Summer Program: Political Science, Economics, Cultural Studies plus German Language.
Germany TU Braunschweig Summer Program only: German Language and Cultural Studies; advanced beginner, intermediate and advanced levels.
ISEP Exchange based on 1/2 semester.
Germany TU Dortmund German language combined with courses in English; all levels offered; minimum requirement: at least 2 semesters of German language or equivalent.
Germany Universität Trier German language combined with courses in English; all levels offered; minimum requirement: at least 2 semesters of German language or equivalent.
Ghana University of Ghana
Italy Univ Cattolica del Sacro Cuore "Joint English and Italian Language program: 21 English taught courses are available for ISEP students. "
Japan APU Sophomores must be able to demonstrate a significant interest in Japan through coursework and other activities. Placements are limited.
Japan Chukyo Univ At least one year of university-level Japanese instruction is required; two years is recommended.
Japan Kansai Gaidai Univ Sophomores must be able to demonstrate a significant interest in Japan through coursework and other activities. Placements are limited and only one semester in length.
Japan Nanzan Univ Sophomores must be able to demonstrate a significant interest in Japan through coursework and other activities. Placements are limited.
Japan Ritsumeikan Univ Sophomores must be able to demonstrate a significant interest in Japan through coursework and other activities. Placements are limited.
Japan Toyo Univ No prior Japanese instruction is required; two semesters recommended.
Korea Ajou Univ Asian/East Asian/Korean Area Studies are particularly appropriate (in English). Summer Program: Korean and Asian Studies.
Korea Ewha Womans Univ Asian/East Asian/Korean Area Studies are particularly appropriate (in English).
Korea Keimyung Univ Asian/East Asian/Korean Area Studies are particularly appropriate (in English).
Korea Korea Univ Asian/East Asian/Korean Area Studies are particularly appropriate (in English).
Mexico ITESM - Monterrey
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.
Mexico Univ Regiomontana
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.
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.
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.
Norway Bodø University College Full-time Semester Program in English open to sophomores.
Poland Wroclaw University
South Africa Univ of Stellenbosch
Spain Univ de Murcia ISEP-Direct language and culture program.
Spain Univ de Vigo If the student has the required six semesters of university-level Spanish or is a native Spanish speaker.
Spain Univ Pública de Navarra If the student has the required six semesters of university-level Spanish or is a native Spanish speaker.
Sweden Örebro Univ Studies in English: Basic courses in Swedish culture, communication, music, education, business and political science.
Sweden Mälardalen Univ Studies in English: Some courses in business, economics, math and social sciences.
Sweden Southern Stockholm Studies in English: Cultural studies, history, political science. Some courses open to sophomores.
Sweden Växjö Univ Studies in English: Basic Business Studies, Teacher Education-Global and Intercultural Perspectives, Swedish Culture Program.
Switzerland Univ de Fribourg, Suisse Only if student has a significant background in French or German (at advanced-intermediate/advanced level) and proven success in university-level coursework.
Switzerland Univ de Lausanne Language program recommended; only if student has an equivalent French background to the intermediate level and proven success in university-level coursework.
Switzerland Universität Bern Only if student has a significant background in German (at advanced-intermediate/advanced level) and proven success in university-level coursework.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
United Kingdom Univ of Huddersfield 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.
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.
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.
Uruguay Univ Católica del Uruguay Summer Program: Spanish language and culture w/ community service component; intermediate level. ISEP-Direct.