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
- 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 (Finland, Korea, the Netherlands, Sweden, etc.): 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 + higher level 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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| 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. |  |
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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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| 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. | |
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| 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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| Canada | Thompson Rivers Univ | Sophomores have access to courses in most fields of study as long as they meet the pre-requisitess | |
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| 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 | |
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| 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. | |
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| 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. | |
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| 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. | |
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| 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. | |
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| 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. | |
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| 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. | |
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| 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. | |
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| Germany | Marburg Universität | ISEP-Direct Semester Program IUSP - language and culture program. ISEP-Direct Summer Program: Political Science, Economics, Cultural Studies plus German Language. |
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| Germany | TU Braunschweig | Summer Program only: German Language and Cultural Studies; advanced beginner, intermediate and advanced levels. ISEP Exchange based on 1/2 semester. |
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| Germany | TU Dortmund | German language combined with courses in English; all levels offered; minimum requirement: at least 2 semesters of German language or equivalent. | |
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| Germany | Universität Trier | German language combined with courses in English; all levels offered; minimum requirement: at least 2 semesters of German language or equivalent. | |
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| 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. | |
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| Korea | Ewha Womans Univ | Asian/East Asian/Korean Area Studies are particularly appropriate (in English). | |
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| Korea | Keimyung Univ | Asian/East Asian/Korean Area Studies are particularly appropriate (in English). | |
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| Korea | Korea Univ | Asian/East Asian/Korean Area Studies are particularly appropriate (in English). | |
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| 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. | |
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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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| 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. | |
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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 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. | |
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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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| Uruguay | Univ Católica del Uruguay | Summer Program: Spanish language and culture w/ community service component; intermediate level. ISEP-Direct. | ||