Professors in the College of the Arts and Sciences have wide-ranging expertise that they share with students in sites all around the world. College faculty lead groups of IU students on short-term—generally two to four weeks—study abroad programs.
Get outside of the classroom
ASPIRE Study Tours
administered by the College International Office
Germany: The Cold War in Berlin
Visit Berlin in the course "HIST-D 200 The Cold War" to see first-hand the site that embodies this historical divide of East and West. Led by History Professor Tatiana Saburova. Fulfills Gen. Ed./CASE S+H and the World Culture requirements. May-June 2025.
International Courses
Below are programs led by College faculty that are offered most years. They are administered by the IU Education Abroad or by specific departments. Please check the webpage for each to see the specifications.
Cayman Islands: Tropical Ecology
Visit coral reefs, mangroves, and terrestrial and marine habitats on Grand Cayman Island.
Dominican Republic: Santiago DR Spanish Service Learning
Engage in both service projects and academic activities to improve your Spanish conversation skills.
England: Costume & Character in London Theatre
Experience theatrical character development through costume design.
England: Literature in London
Examine immigration to, and arrival and survival in, Londonthrough literature.
Greece: Food Cultures of Greece
Explore the history and anthropology of Greek cuisines from antiquity through modernity.
Italy: Florence
Spend your days drawing and painting on location in the scenic parks, gardens, and city squares of Florence, all while immersing yourself in Italian language and culture.
Italy: Fashion & Art: Italian Artisanal Design & Branding
Explore the interdisciplinary nature of art, design, and branding in Italian fashion in the cities of Milan, Florence and Rome.
Japan: Photography
Explore photography and video in two grand cities of Japan, Tokyo and Kyoto.
Tanzania: Olduvai Field School
This six-week course on geology and paleoanthropology takes place at the the world's most famous archaeological site, Olduvai Gorge.
June 12-July 22, 2024
IU Education Abroad
IU Education Abroad provides a wide range of study abroad opportunities from year-long language and cultural immersion programs to short-term thematic programs.