ISEP Direct Programs


Yonsei University
Prestigious Yonsei University is one of South Korea’s most highly ranked institutions, and the university welcomes international students from all over the world! Take courses such as “Sociology of Education,” and “Korean Society and Cultural Representations.”


Masaryk University

Located in the vibrant college town of Brno, Masaryk University is known for its welcoming staff and international student community. Course options include “Sociology of Gaming” and “Sociology of Communism,” and “Sociology of Identity.”


University of Botswana

Based in the city of Gaborone, The University of Botswana provides an inclusive and supportive learning environment for visiting students. Take courses such as “The Social Structure of Society,” “Political Sociology,” and “Sociology of Gender.”


University of Waikato
University of Waikato is known for offering small class sizes with hands-on learning opportunities. Courses include “Social Science Theory and Action,” “Intersectionalities: Identities and Inequalities,” and “Critical Feminism and the Prison State.”


University of Essex

Study at one of the top ranked institutions in the U.K. and one of the most international campuses in the world! Coursework at University of Essex includes “Methods of Social Data Science,” “The Sociological Imagination,” and “Thinking like a Social Scientist.”


University College Cork

Stroll along the River Lee or drop into a pub for traditional Irish music while studying in Cork, Ireland. Coursework available includes “Sociology of Education,” “Sociology of the Media,” and “Sociology of Memory, Trauma, and Collective Denial.”


University of Malta
Immerse in Maltese culture by taking university classes with local students and living in the student residence. Take classes on this program such as “Methods of Criminological Research” and “Myths and Realities of Crime: Societal Perspectives.”


University of Ghana

Delicious street food, great beaches, and historic sites await you in Accra, Ghana. ISEP’s Resident Director can arrange volunteer projects, including in area hospitals. Course options include “Social Welfare and Social Policy” and “African Philosophy.”


Leiden University

Explore the beauty of Leiden while biking along the breezy seashore, near monumental windmills, or through brick-lined streets surrounded by tulips. Course options include “Sociolinguistics” and “Sociology of Religion.”

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