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Take Honors Courses Abroad

Take your academics further with study abroad programs that offer honors courses, research options, and advanced academic enrichment.

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Go further with honors abroad

Challenge yourself academically while exploring the world. WorldStrides honors programs offer small, enhanced seminars, research opportunities, and faculty mentorship at vetted universities worldwide. These rigorous courses enrich your transcript and experience—designed specifically for high-achieving students who want more.

Excelling through honors

Enhanced Academics & Research
Honors courses follow a framework like that of the National Collegiate Honors Council, offering innovative seminars or labs, undergraduate research, and experiential learning that deepen your knowledge.

Selectivity & Rigor
We partner with globally recognized universities, include honors-designated course titles or codes, and require smaller class sizes to ensure close interaction and mentorship.

Cohort Experience & On-Site Support
You'll learn alongside fellow high-achieving peers and benefit from on-site staff who help integrate honors students into cultural activities, excursions, and academic support.

Language & Cultural Integration
Many honors options include immersive language study and co-curricular excursions to help you engage deeply with the host community.

Programs to consider

Our featured honors programs are designed for high-achieving students looking to deepen their studies abroad. These opportunities offer advanced coursework, enriched academic environments, and unique ways to engage with faculty, research, and local culture. If you are interested in focusing on academic research at one of Europe's top universities, check out our unique EuroScholars programs.

  • Semester at The American College of GreeceGreat for Honors

    Semester at The American College of Greece

    Spend a semester in Athens studying business, psychology, the arts, and more at The American College of Greece. Enroll in one of the university's Honors Seminars for an added academic challenge.

    Semester, Academic Year

  • Summer at The American College of GreeceGreat for Honors

    Summer at The American College of Greece

    Spend your summer studying business, the arts, and more at The American College of Greece. Challenge yourself further by enrolling in an Honors Seminar.

    Summer

  • Arabic Language & International StudiesGreat for Honors

    Arabic Language & International Studies

    Take courses taught in English on topics like international relations and Middle Eastern politics, advance your Arabic language skills, and immerse yourself in Moroccan culture.

    Semester

  • Semester at Vrije Universiteit AmsterdamGreat for Honors

    Semester at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

    Get hands-on research experience in earth and life sciences, business, economics, and humanities at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam.

    Semester, Academic Year

  • Semester at Korea University

    Semester at Korea University

    Spend a semester at Korea University—one of Asia’s top universities—studying business and a variety of other subjects while immersing yourself in the rich culture and dynamic energy of Seoul.

    Semester

  • Semester at University of Melbourne

    Semester at University of Melbourne

    Experience living in downtown Melbourne while earning credits in your field of study at one of the top-ranked universities in Australia and the world.

    Semester

  • Sustainability & Community StudiesCommunity Engagement

    Sustainability & Community Studies

    Spend a semester in Cusco diving into sustainability and social change through immersive courses and cultural activities.

    Semester

  • Semester at Universidad de Deusto - Bilbao

    Semester at Universidad de Deusto - Bilbao

    Explore STEM, business, and Spanish language in Bilbao—an innovative coastal city where green mountains meet avant-garde architecture and Basque traditions thrive. This immersive program at Universidad de Deusto is open to all language levels and offers courses in English and Spanish across multiple disciplines.

    Semester, Academic Year

  • Summer at University of Auckland

    Summer at University of Auckland

    Strengthen your international research experience through a humanities-focused summer program at New Zealand’s top-ranked university, located in the heart of Auckland—where city life meets dramatic coastline on both shores.

    Summer

  • Summer at Hanyang UniversityResearch for Credit

    Summer at Hanyang University

    Advance your STEM education through hands-on research and coursework at Hanyang University in Seoul—one of Asia’s most dynamic cities.

    Summer

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Need some help picking your study abroad adventure? We have a dedicated team of advisors who will help you narrow down your choices, find the courses you need, and share more information on your favorite programs. Schedule a session with one our experts today.

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