Politics
Our global partner universities for Politics.
Undergraduate study abroad options
Current students can choose to add an additional year abroad to your degree between your second and final year, extending the overall duration of your course. Please note that periods abroad and destinations are subject to change.
Australia | Canada | Czech Republic | Denmark | France | Germany | Hong Kong (SAR) | India | Netherlands | New Zealand | Poland | Singapore | Sweden | Turkey | USA
Australia
- Australian National University
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Australian National University, Australia
ANU is a world-leading university in Australia's capital city, Canberra. Our location points to our unique history, ties to the Australian Government and special standing as a resource for the Australian people.
- Griffith University
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Griffith University, Australia
Our teaching and research spans six campuses in South East Queensland and all disciplines, while our network of more than 200,000 graduates extends around the world.
- Monash University
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Monash University, Australia
Monash University was established in Melbourne, Australia in 1958. We are a youthful organisation, enthusiastic, optimistic and accessible. We believe quality education and research can change the world for the better.
- University of Melbourne
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University of Melbourne, Australia
Established in 1853, the University of Melbourne is a public-spirited institution that makes distinctive contributions to society in research, learning and teaching and engagement.
- University of New South Wales
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University of New South Wales, Australia
Welcome to UNSW Sydney, one of Australia's leading research and teaching universities. At UNSW, we take pride in the broad range and high quality of our teaching programs.
- University of Sydney
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University of Sydney, Australia
The University of Sydney is one of the top universities in Australia and is highly ranked among the best universities in the world. They offer the widest range of academic programs of any university in Australia.
- University of Western Australia
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University of Western Australia
UWA has a reputation for excellence in teaching, learning and research, making UWA competitive in a wide range of subjects.
- University of Wollongong
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University of Wollongong, Australia
The University of Wollongong is a globally recognised and respected university, ranked within the top 250 universities in the world and consistently delivering research of outstanding quality and impact.
Canada
- McMaster University
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McMaster University, Canada
McMaster University is home to over 70 research institutes and more than 31,000 students, and prides itself as a hub for innovation, discovery and growth.
- Queen’s University
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Queen's University, Canada
For more than 175 years, our community has been more than a collection of bright minds – Queen’s has attracted people with an ambitious spirit. We imagine what the future can be, and work together to realize it.
- University of Alberta
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University of Alberta, Canada
The University of Alberta in Edmonton is one of Canada's top teaching and research universities, with an international reputation for excellence across the humanities, sciences, creative arts, business, engineering and health sciences.
- University of Calgary
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University of Calgary, Canada
UCalgary offers students a high-quality educational experience that prepares them for success in life, as well as research that addresses society’s most persistent challenges.
- University of Waterloo
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University of Waterloo, Canada
The University of Waterloo has 41,000 full and part-time students cumulatively between undergraduate and graduate programs, and is consistently ranked as Canada’s most innovative university.
- Western University
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Western University, Canada
Founded in 1878, the university is located in London, Ontario, and hosts over 30,000 students from 100 countries. ‘The Western Experience’ is considered to be an exemplary learning experience that engages the best and brightest people, challenging them to meet ever-higher standards in the classroom and beyond.
Czech Republic
- Charles University, Prague
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Univerzita Karlova (Charles University Prague)
Charles University was founded in 1348, making it one of the oldest universities in the world. Yet it is also renowned as a modern, dynamic, cosmopolitan and prestigious institution of higher education.
Denmark
- University of Copenhagen
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University of Copenhagen, Denmark
With its 5,000 researchers and 39,000 students, the University boasts an international research and study environment and is highly ranked on the leading ranking lists of the world's best universities.
France
- Sciences Po (Paris or Reims)
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Institute Of Political Studies (Sciences Po), France
Sciences Po is France’s leading university in the social sciences, and nearly half of their 14,000 students are international students, with 150 nationalities represented.
- Sciences Po Toulouse
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Sciences Po Toulouse, France
Toulouse opened its doors in 1948. Since then, Sciences Po Toulouse has continuously grown in size and prestige and now welcomes just over 1,700 students.
Germany
- University of Konstanz
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University of Konstanz, Germany
Since its foundation in 1966 as a reform university, the University of Konstanz has stood for top-level research, excellence in teaching and study, internationality as well as interdisciplinary collaboration.
- University of Mannheim
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University of Mannheim, Germany
The University of Mannheim (UMA) is a public research university in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Founded in 1967, the university is now home to roughly 12,000 students.
Hong Kong (SAR)
- Chinese University of Hong Kong
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Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
CUHK has proven to be a magnet for talents, attracting local and international students and scholars to study, teach, and do research here, and their achievements have continuously won the University international acclaims and respect.
- City University of Hong Kong
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City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Located in the heart of Hong Kong, CityU has a well-earned reputation as an innovative hub for research and professional education and for addressing global issues and empowering positive change.
- University of Hong Kong
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University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
The University of Hong Kong, Asia’s Global University, delivers impact through internationalisation, innovation and interdisciplinarity.
Hungary
- Eötvös Loránd University, Budapest
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Eötvös Loránd University, Hungary
Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE) is the oldest and largest university in Hungary and it is the most popular higher education institution among applicants each year.
India
- Ashoka University
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Ashoka University, India
Ashoka University is a pioneer in its focus on providing a liberal education at par with the best in the world. The aim at Ashoka is to help students become well-rounded individuals who can think critically about issues from multiple perspectives, communicate effectively and become leaders with a commitment to public service.
Netherlands
- University of Amsterdam
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University of Amsterdam, Netherlands
The University of Amsterdam is the Netherlands' largest university, offering the widest range of academic programmes. At the UvA, 30,000 students, 6,000 staff members and 3,000 PhD candidates study and work in a diverse range of fields, connected by a culture of curiosity.Study at the University of Amsterdam
- University of Groningen
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University of Groningen, Netherlands
The University of Groningen is a research university with a global outlook, deeply rooted in Groningen, City of Talent. Quality has had top priority for four hundred years, and with success: the University is currently in or around the top 100 on several influential ranking lists.
- Universiteit Utrecht
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Universiteit Utrecht, Netherlands
Utrecht University stands for broad and interdisciplinary education. Students at Utrecht University learn to look beyond the boundaries of their fields of study and work together in interdisciplinary projects.
- Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
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Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam attaches great importance to the societal impact of education and research, to develop innovations and insights that contribute to a better world.
New Zealand
- University of Auckland
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University of Auckland, New Zealand
The University of Auckland is the largest university in New Zealand, located in the country's largest city, Auckland.
- University of Canterbury
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University of Canterbury, New Zealand
The University of Canterbury | Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha will give you an excellent educational foundation that you will be able to turn into an amazing career.
Poland
- University of Warsaw
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Uniwersytet Warszawski (University of Warsaw)
Located in one of Europe's most dynamically developing cities, the University of Warsaw is among the top 3% of the world’s best universities. The leading concepts of the University’s activity are the unity of teaching and research, and the harmonious development of all branches of knowledge represented in its curriculum.
Singapore
- National University of Singapore
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National University of Singapore, Singapore
The National University of Singapore aspires to be a vital community of academics, researchers, staff, students and alumni working together in a spirit of innovation and enterprise for a better world.
Sweden
- Stockholm University
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Stockholm University, Sweden
Ranked among the world’s top 100 universities, Stockholm University is a leading European institution for higher education.
- Uppsala University
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Uppsala University
Uppsala University is the Nordic region’s oldest university – founded in 1477 – and is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world. The University’s nearly 5,000 researchers and teachers conduct world-leading research and offer a seemingly endless number of courses.
Turkey
- Bilkent University
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Bilkent University, Turkey
Bilkent University provides diverse educational programs, scientific and scholarly research endeavors, and artistic and cultural activities.
USA
- Case Western Reserve University
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Case Western Reserve University, Ohio, USA
Situated in Cleveland, Ohio, CWRU has over 11,000 students and over 3,000 full-time academic staff.
- Drexel University
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Drexel University, Pensylvania, USA
Drexel is based in Pensylvania in Philadelphia. It is a comprehensive global research university with a unique model of experiential learning that combines academic rigor with one of the nation’s premier cooperative education programs.
- Florida International University
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Florida International University, South Florida
From top-ranked academic programs to top-tier research designation, FIU is a South Florida anchor institution and a solutions center for the world’s toughest challenges.
- Montana State University
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Montana State University, Bozeman, USA
Situated in Bozeman, Montana, MSU is at the heart of a beautiful location which sees over 300 days of sun a year and has a large outdoor recreation scene. At MSU students work alongside world-class faculty mentors, students discover new knowledge that helps to improve quality of life around the globe.
- Northern Arizona University
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Northern Arizona University, USA
NAU is built on a student-first foundation—this was true when we opened our doors 120 years ago, and it’s true now. The traditions and values of our past inform the innovations that help us shape the future.
- Oregon State University
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Oregon State University, USA
Oregon State is an international public research university that draws people from all 50 states and more than 100 countries.
- University at Buffalo
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University at Buffalo, New York, USA
The University at Buffalo is consistently recognized as one of the world’s most exceptional, most affordable universities, making it a top choice for students and faculty around the globe.
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA
Illinois students, scholars, and alumni are a community with the power to change the world. With our land-grant heritage as a foundation, we pioneer innovative research that tackles global problems and expands the human experience.
- University of Montana
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University of Montana
University of Montana is a public flagship research university in Missoula known for academic rigor, experiential learning, inclusive culture and scenic campus.
- University of New Mexico
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University of New Mexico, USA
Founded in 1889 as New Mexico’s flagship institution, The University of New Mexico now occupies nearly 800 acres near old Route 66 in the heart of Albuquerque, a metropolitan area of more than 500,000 people.
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, USA
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the nation’s first public university, is a global higher education leader known for innovative teaching, research and public service. Carolina regularly ranks as the best value for academic quality in U.S. public higher education.
- University of Oklahoma
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University of Oklahoma, USA
Founded in 1890, the University of Oklahoma is a public research university located in Norman, Oklahoma. The undergraduate population is slightly more than 20,000, giving students a major university experience in a private college atmosphere.
- University of Oregon
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University of Oregon, USA
The University of Oregon is the #1 public university in Oregon, with over 22,000 students and 325 degree and certificate programmes available.
- University of Texas at Austin
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University of Texas at Austin, USA
Founded in 1883, the University of Texas at Austin is a top 20 US public university with over 50,000 students enrolled and 124 different countries represented.
- University of Texas at Dallas
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University of Texas at Dallas, USA
The University of Texas at Dallas is a rising research powerhouse with eight schools and more than 140 academic degrees including top-ranked programs in business, engineering, science, audiology and arts and technology.
- University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
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University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, USA
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee provides an affordable, world-class education to 26,000 students from 90 countries. Its 15 schools and colleges include Wisconsin’s only schools of architecture, freshwater sciences and public health.
A global reputation
Sheffield is a world top-100 research university with a global reputation for excellence. We're a member of the Russell Group: one of the 24 leading UK universities for research and teaching.