Programs by Major: Communication Studies
AUCKLAND: University of Auckland
Traditional | Auckland, New Zealand
Study Abroad Coordinator: Daisy Biddle (d.biddle@neu.edu)
This program, on the north island of New Zealand, allows students to live and study in a cosmopolitan city with picturesque harbors, mountains, lakes, parks, and beaches just a short distance from the university. Students spend either the summer/fall or the spring/summer terms at the University of Auckland. The courses are offered mostly in the Arts & Sciences, but there are a variety of disciplines from which to choose. Students will also have access to all campus resources, including e-mail, campus activities, library facilities, and sports clubs.
BELFAST: Queen’s University of Belfast
Traditional | Belfast, Northern Ireland
Study Abroad Coordinator: Colleen Boyle (c.boyle@neu.edu)
When you come to Queen's you'll be getting involved in one of the most exciting universities in the UK - as well as one of the biggest. With 23,000 students and 3,500 staff, the University is the size of a small town and supports a rich and diverse community. This means that the student experience encompasses much more than studying. You will discover many social, cultural, and sporting activities to integrate with the academic aspects of student life. NU study abroad students attend classes with British, Irish, and international students.
CARDIFF: Cardiff University
Traditional | Wales, Wales
Study Abroad Coordinator: Daisy Biddle (d.biddle@neu.edu)
Cardiff University's academic system is modular which means you will be able to choose classes from several different subjects. You will be able to build your own programme to suit your interests and match it with the degree in Northeastern. The full list of courses that you can choose from can be found in the online module catalogue. This can be found online at: www.cardiff.ac.uk/studyabroad. At Cardiff University, you will be fully integrated into the classroom experience, studying alongside British, European and other International students.
CHRISTCHURCH: University of Canterbury
Traditional | Christchurch, New Zealand
Study Abroad Coordinator: Daisy Biddle (d.biddle@neu.edu)
This program, on the south island of New Zealand, allows students to live and study in one of the most scenic and picturesque regions of the world. Students spend either the summer/fall or the spring/summer terms at the University of Canterbury. There are a limited number of courses offered in a variety of disciplines, for example: Anthropology, Geology, Sociology, English, Political Science, History, Computer Science, and Psychology. Students will also have access to all campus resources, including e-mail, campus activities, library facilities, and sports clubs.
DUBLIN: University College Dublin
Traditional | Dublin, Ireland
Study Abroad Coordinator: Colleen Boyle (c.boyle@neu.edu)
Ireland's economy has been growing at a rate above European Union (EU) levels, making it an increasingly popular location for investment. Over 1,200 companies from all over the world have chosen Ireland as their base to do business both locally and on a global scale. Over the last two decades, Ireland has welcomed investment from a wide range of business sectors, including electronics and engineering, pharmaceuticals and healthcare products, computer software, financial services and a range of internationally traded services. Dublin has been at the center of Ireland's phenomenal economic growth, making it an excellent place to study business.
FLORENCE: Lorenzo de’ Medici
Traditional | Florence, Italy
Study Abroad Coordinator: Daisy Biddle (d.biddle@neu.edu)
LdM centrally located in the San Lorenzo area offers students the opportunity to take art, social science, fashion, Italian language, and many other course offerings while studying in historic Florence.
GENEVA: Webster University
Traditional | Geneva, Switzerland
Study Abroad Coordinator: Daisy Biddle (d.biddle@neu.edu)
GOLD COAST: Bond University
Traditional | Gold Coast, Australia
Study Abroad Coordinator: Daisy Biddle (d.biddle@neu.edu)
Bond University, located on the Gold Coast of Australia (one hour from Brisbane), offers students an opportunity to live and study with other Australian and international students at the first private university in Australia. Bond has a student population of only 2,600 and a student/faculty ratio of only 10:1. This allows students to receive personal attention from its faculty and interact closely with the entire college community.
Students are encouraged to partake in the multitude of activities both on and off-campus. Bond offers students courses in many Arts & Sciences disciplines. The Semester at Bond is purposely scheduled to be compatible with the academic calendar of "American, European, and Asian" universities.
HONG KONG: Chinese University of Hong Kong
Traditional | Hong Kong, China
Study Abroad Coordinator: Daisy Biddle (d.biddle@neu.edu)
This program, through the International Asian Study Programs (IASP) at the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), offers students an opportunity to live and study in this exciting, fast paced city while it defines its new role in modern China. Students are able to select courses, taught in English, from both the IASP curriculum and the regular course offerings of the Chinese University. Students fluent in Mandarin and/or Cantonese language may choose to take courses exclusively taught in these dialects. Classroom discussions, field trips, and every day Chinese life also enable students to immerse themselves in the culture and see, first-hand, the dramatic changes that are taking place each day.
HYDERABAD: CIEE
Traditional | Hyderabad, India
Study Abroad Coordinator: Daisy Biddle (d.biddle@neu.edu)
The program is designed for students with a desire to understand the complexities and paradoxes of the world's largest democracy. Students have the opportunity to explore India's cultural and religious diversity while experiencing the impact of modernity upon tradition. This program is also ideal for a student who would like to do a service project, participate in volunteer work or undertake an internship.
LIMERICK: University of Limerick
Traditional | Limerick, Ireland
Study Abroad Coordinator: Colleen Boyle (c.boyle@neu.edu)
The Study Abroad Programme is open to international students who wish to spend a semester or year at UL and earn academic credit which may be incorporated into their home institutions transcript. We enjoy a diverse population of students on the programme who come from the USA, Japan, Thailand, China, Korea, Australia and many European countries.
MELBOURNE: Monash University
Traditional | Melbourne, Australia
Study Abroad Coordinator: Daisy Biddle (d.biddle@neu.edu)
This program offers students an opportunity to live and study in Boston's sister city of Melbourne. Students may spend either the summer/fall or spring/summer terms at Monash University, located approximately 1 hour from downtown Melbourne. Courses are offered in a variety of Arts & Sciences disciplines, and the library and computer centers contain some of the newest technology available. Students may also take advantage of the numerous campus activities such as sports and social clubs, professional theater, and the city life in downtown Melbourne.
MELBOURNE: Swinburne University of Technology
Traditional | Melbourne, Australia
Study Abroad Coordinator: Daisy Biddle (d.biddle@neu.edu)
This program is ideal for any student from any major interested in studying abroad in the large metropolitan city of Melbourne, Australia.
SYDNEY: University of Sydney
Traditional | Sydney, Australia
Study Abroad Coordinator: Daisy Biddle (d.biddle@neu.edu)
This program allows students to live and study in one of the most multicultural and dynamic regions of the world. Students spend either the summer/fall or the spring/summer terms at the University of Sydney, the oldest university in Australia. The courses are offered mostly in the Arts & Sciences with a variety of disciplines from which to choose. Students are encouraged to take courses with an Australian and Southeast Asian focus, and will have access to all campus resources, including e-mail, campus activities, library facilities, and sports clubs. Optional trips are offered through the International Student Services Unit (ISSU) to Canberra, the Blue Mountains, and other exotic regions.
VIENNA: Webster University
Traditional | Vienna, Austria
Study Abroad Coordinator: Daisy Biddle (d.biddle@neu.edu)
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