ISEP Direct Programs


University of Ghana
Delicious street food, great beaches, and memorable historic sites await you in Accra, Ghana. ISEP’s Resident Director can arrange volunteer projects to help you live like a local. Class examples include, “Islam and Christianity in Africa,” “Ghana in the 19th and the 20th Centuries,” and “Women in History.”

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso
The city of Valparaíso is the cultural and legislative capital of Chile. 70 miles from Santiago, Valparaíso fascinates visitors with its history, geography and architecture. Students can take coursework alongside Spanish as a foreign language or enroll directly into classes with locals taught in Spanish.

American College of Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki is a lively college town that offers a charming waterfront, delicious cuisine, and a vibrant nightlife. ACT offers excellent student support, included excursions, easy access to explore Greece and a wide variety of classes in Ancient Mediterranean Studies, Archaeology, and Ancient Civilizations

University of Malta
The town of Msida enjoys a Mediterranean climate with hot, dry, sunny summers and short, cool winters. ISEP students immerse themselves in Maltese culture by taking university classes with local students and living in the student residence. Take classes on this program such as “Medieval Europe,” “World History: From Early Societies to 1500,” and “Global History: Theories and Applications.”


University College Cork
Cork is a premier destination for Irish culture, music, and food, and makes an excellent base for exploring Ireland. The prestigious university welcomes thousands of international students each year. Coursework available in History includes “Modern Ireland: Culture, Politics and Society,” “Sex, Gender, and Power in History,” and “The Tudors and Ireland.”


University of Strathclyde
Thrive in the city of Glasgow, Scotland’s largest city and has been voted the friendliest city in the world! Bustling Glasgow has a top-notch music scene, great museums, and provides easy access to the rest of Scotland. University of Strathclyde offers History coursework such as “Global Scotland” and “Hidden Histories: Stories of the Marginalised in the 20th century.”

ISEP Exchange Programs