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The University of Malta
Find community at the University of Malta through LGBTQ+ student organizations and campus events, including a Pride parade. Explore topics of gender diversity through courses such as “Inclusive Communities and Schooling” in one of the world’s most progressive countries.
Available on ISEP Exchange and ISEP Direct
Available on ISEP Exchange and ISEP Direct
Universitat Pompeu Fabra
Thrive in Barcelona, a diverse city known as one of the safest destinations for the LGBTQ+ community. Take courses through the Barcelona Program for Interdisciplinary Studies, including “LGBT+: Exploring Identities and Diversity,” “Art and Gender in Contemporary Spain,” and “Identity in the 21st Century.”
Available on ISEP Direct
Available on ISEP Direct
Providence University
Equaldex ranks Taiwan as one of the most LGBTQ+ friendly country in Asia and has been recognized for its support of gender and sexuality rights. It was the first country in the region to legalize same-sex marriage, supports adoption rights for same-sex couples, and hosts the largest Pride parade on the continent.
Available on ISEP Exchange
Available on ISEP Exchange
University of Sussex
Brighton is considered the LGBTQ+ capital of the U.K., with 15% of the city’s population identifying as part of the community. University of Sussex offers a student-run LGBTQ+ society that hosts campus events and actively campaigns in support of issues impacting its students’ identities.
Available on ISEP Exchange
Available on ISEP Exchange
Universidad del Salvador
Ranked by Equaldex as one of the region’s most LGBTQ+ friendly countries, Argentina offers an inclusive environment for LGBTQ+ students, particularly in Buenos Aires. Study in a country that was the first in Latin America to legalize same-sex marriage and experience a city with a progressive culture.
Available on ISEP Exchange and Direct
Available on ISEP Exchange and Direct
American Business College Paris
France is consistently recognized as one of the most gay-friendly top travel destinations in the world. Paris offers a lively scene for the LGBTQ+ community and its annual pride festivities are attended by over half a million people throughout the country each year!
Available on ISEP Direct
Available on ISEP Direct
University College Cork
Study abroad in Cork, a city known for its advances in furthering the Irish Gay Rights Movement throughout the country. At University College Cork, join the LGBT+ Society where students gather in a safe space and raise awareness for issues facing the community at various campus events the organization hosts.
Available on ISEP Direct
Available on ISEP Direct
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
The Chinese University of Hong Kong offers a comprehensive guide to support LGBTQ+ students during their time in Hong Kong. The institution frequently partners with the student-led Queer Straight Alliance to host inclusive on-campus activities. CUHK offers unique queer-related courses including “Gender in Asia.”
Available on ISEP Exchange and ISEP Direct
Available on ISEP Exchange and ISEP Direct
Liannaeus University
Sweden offers welcoming and inclusive environment with a strong LGBTQ+ community. Consistently ranked by Equaldex as one of the world’s most progressive countries, Sweden celebrates Pride with more than 30 festivals each year, the highest number of Pride celebrations per capita in the world.
Available on ISEP Exchange
Available on ISEP Exchange
Massey University
Find a supportive and inclusive community at Massey University, where students of sexual and gender diversity can access gender-neutral facilities and connect with rainbow student organizations. Explore unique courses such as “Development of Gender” and “Gender: Bodies That Matter.”
Available on ISEP Direct
Available on ISEP Direct
Leiden University
The Netherlands has a revolutionary history with LGBTQ+ rights and was the first country to legalize same-sex marriage. Leiden University offers staff and students opportunities to connect through its LGBT+ Network, and offers courses such as “Gender: New Approaches to the Human in Critical and Cultural Theory.”
Available on ISEP Exchange and ISEP Direct
Available on ISEP Exchange and ISEP Direct