Political Science, International Relations, and Global Studies Programs

Located on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea, Barcelona is famous for its colorful architecture, amazing food and welcoming people. ISEP’s program in Barcelona offers extra support with a dedicated on-site Resident Director. Course offerings include “Globalization & Gender,” and “Borders, Identities, and Geopolitics.”

Delicious food, great beaches, and memorable historic sites await you in Accra, Ghana. Coursework available includes “Public Policy and Heritage Management in Ghana,” and “Politics of International Economic Relations.” ISEP’s Resident Director is available to arrange volunteer projects to immerse further into the local community.

Stroll along the River Lee or drop into a pub for traditional Irish music while studying in Cork, a city that is centrally-located in one of the most scenic regions of Ireland. Example coursework includes, “Politics in Northern Ireland,” “Political Corruption: Practice and Prevention,” and “Democracy: Theories and Innovations.”

As the home of NATO and heart of the EU, Brussels offers umatched opportunities to learn about international affairs. This program offers internships for credit and courses such as “The EU’s Approach to Democratisation and Human Rights,” and “Understanding Contemporary Conflicts in the Euro-Mediterranean Region.”

Youthful, fashionable, and energetic, Milan is Northern Italy’s cultural hub and the second largest city in Italy. Courses options at Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore include “The Discovery of Italy through its Culinary Traditions,” and “Roman Law & Common Law: Two Jurisprudential Traditions in Comparison.”

At TIU, you’ll have access to Tokyo’s unlimited shopping, entertainment, and restaurants, paired with the opportunity to study International Relations while exploring language, lifestyle and other elements of Japan. Course options include “War and Peace in East Asia,” “International Relations of Asia Pacific,” and “Japanese Society.”

ISEP students immerse themselves in Maltese culture by taking university classes with local students and living in the student residence. Take classes on at University of Malta such as “Sustainable Development in the EU,” “Social Policy and the European Union,” and “EU-Mediterranean Relations.”

Experience the vibrant pop cultural capital of Seoul, a world-renowned city full of neon lights, beckoning street food, and the latest trends in fashion. Take classes at Yonsei University such as “K-Pop as a Transnational Phenomenon,” “The Rise of the Korean Wave,” and “Exploring Seoul: Geography of the City.”

Explore the beauty of Leiden while biking along the breezy seashore, near monumental windmills, or through brick-lined streets surrounded by tulips. Course options at Leiden University include “Politics of the European Union,” “International Law and Human Rights,” and “Immigration, Integration, and Non-Discrimination.”