1999-2000 Undergraduate Catalog
Indiana, Pennsylvania 15705

Academic Affairs Division Areas

The office houses an exchange/study abroad resource library. Students seeking information on academic programs offered by educational institutions in this country and abroad are welcome to read the materials available in the office. Qualified students planning to travel or study abroad may also purchase the International Student Identity Card—good for discounts, identification, and insurance—in the Office of International Affairs.

More information about each of the following programs and programs instituted after the date of this publication can be obtained in the Office of International Affairs, 343 Sutton Hall, 724-357-2295.

Bangladesh, Dhaka. Students studying business, computer science, economics, environmental studies, sociology, anthropology, and public administration have the opportunity to study for a semester or an academic year at North South University in Dhaka. The language of instruction is English.

Colombia, Bogota. Students with Spanish fluency interested in Colombian culture have the opportunity to study for one semester or an academic year at the Universidad de Los Andes. Courses are offered in business and social science.

Costa Rica, Heredia. A four-week intensive Spanish language program is offered in the summer at the National University of Costa Rica. For details and brochures, contact the Spanish and Classical Languages Department.

Egypt, Cairo. Students majoring in education, language, commerce, the arts and sciences, and the humanities and social sciences may study for a semester or an academic year at Ain Shams University. The language of instruction is English.

England, Bristol. Students wishing to enroll in courses in the areas of economics, politics, sociology, history, and European social studies may study during the fall semester at the University of the West of England, Bristol.

England, Greenwich. Students studying teacher education for preparation as elementary, early childhood, or physical education teachers are eligible to study at the University of Greenwich for one semester. (Some secondary certification programs are available.)

England, Oxford. A three-week educational and cross-cultural experience is offered in the summer at Oxford University.

England, Sheffield. Students studying business have the opportunity to study for a semester or academic year at Sheffield Hallam University. Interest in other academic areas may be explored.

England, Worcester. Students are offered an opportunity to study at Worcester College of Higher Education for one semester or an academic year. Courses are offered in a variety of fields of study.

Finland, Tampere. Students studying business or occupational safety are eligible to study at Tampere University of Technology for a semester or academic year. The language of instruction is English.

France, Nancy. The opportunity to study for one semester or academic year at the University of Nancy II (140 miles from Paris) is available to qualified students. The language of instruction is French. For details, contact the French Department.

France, Nancy (summer). Two programs, one for English-speaking and one for French-speaking participants, are offered in the summer.

Germany, Duisburg. A semester or academic year program at the University of Duisburg is available to qualified students who possess the required German language competency. Courses are offered in German language, literature, culture, business, and natural sciences. The language of instruction is German. For further information, contact the German Department.

Germany, Leipzig. Graduate students in business may study one semester at the Leipzig Graduate School of Management of the University of Leipzig. M.B.A courses are offered in all fields of business administration and economics. Advanced undergraduates with high GPAs may be considered. Most courses are taught in German.

Hungary, Pecs. Students interested in Hungarian culture have the opportunity to study abroad for a semester or academic year at Janus Pannonius University. Courses are offered in the following areas: history of East-Central Europe, political development, economic reform, social change, arts and culture, and Central European studies. The language of instruction is English.

Japan, Hirikata. The opportunity to study for a semester or one academic year at Kansai Gaidai University is available to students interested in Japanese culture. A variety of courses are offered in the Asian Studies Program. The language of instruction is English.

Jordan, Amman. Students interested in Jordanian culture have the opportunity to study for a semester or an academic year at the University of Jordan. Courses are offered in business management, accounting, nursing, language, education, and humanities.

Jordan, Irbid. Students interested in Jordanian culture may also study at Yarmouk University for a semester or academic year or may take intensive Arabic courses during the summer. Courses are offered in Arabic language, business, and political science.

Mexico, Cuernavaca. Students who are studying Spanish and have an interest in experiencing Mexican culture have an opportunity to participate in a summer study program that is offered at the Center for Bilingual and Multicultural Studies, an affiliate of the University of Morelos. For details and brochures, contact the Spanish and Classical Languages Department.

Mexico, Puebla. Students wishing to enroll in courses in Spanish, business, international relations/studies, anthropology, and hotel and restaurant management with an interest in Mexican culture have the opportunity to study at the Universidad de las Americas, Puebla, for one semester or academic year. The language of instruction is Spanish.

Poland, Poznan. Students studying chemistry, criminology, English, industrial and labor relations, journalism, physics, psychology, and teacher education have the opportunity to study for a semester or an academic year at Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznan. The language of instruction is Polish; however, some courses are offered in English.

Russian Federation, Ossetia. Students interested in Russian and/or Caucasian culture have the opportunity to study in the Republic of North Ossetia, located in the Caucasus Mountains of southern Russia. IUP students may study at North Ossetia State University for a semester or academic year. Courses are offered in archaeology, business and economics, education, fine arts, humanities and social sciences, and natural sciences and mathematics.

Slovakia, Bratislava. Courses in Slovak language, Slovak literature, culture, and history, English literature, English culture and history, political science, sociology, physics, and psychology are available to interested students at Comenius University. The program is for one semester or an academic year.

Spain, Barcelona. Juniors and seniors, fluent in Spanish, with an interest in experiencing Spanish culture, have an opportunity to enroll in management, marketing, and tourism classes at Escuela Superior de Marketing I Administration. The language of instruction is Spanish.

Spain, Valladolid. Students who have completed twelve university credits in Spanish and have an interest in experiencing Spain's culture have an opportunity to participate in the Pennsylvania Valladolid Study in Spain Program during the spring semester. This experience will enable students to spend a period of twenty weeks immersed in Spanish culture and language at the University of Valladolid. For details and brochures, contact the Department of Spanish and Classical Languages.

Sweden, Karlstad. Students wishing to enroll in geography and tourism courses with a desire to experience Swedish culture are invited to study at the University of Karlstad. The language of instruction is English.

Turkey, Ankara. Students studying in the Colleges of Education, Humanities and Social Sciences, and Natural Sciences and Mathematics have the opportunity to study for one semester or an academic year at Middle Eastern Technical University in Ankara. Courses are taught in Turkish and English.