Why Study Philosophy Abroad?

The great philosophers spoke in many languages; Kant and Hegel write in German, Descartes and Leibniz in French, Machiavelli in Italian,  Confucius and  Lao-tzu in Chinese.  Study abroad and see the social context that reflects their influence yet today.

Below is a list of approved programs for The Department of Philosophy.  Check with your advisor and he will be happy to advise you of your options.  Contact The Office of Off-Campus Study & Exchange at: http://www.skidmore.edu/ocse/ for additional information regarding application instructions.  To view photos of philosophy major/minor students that have studied abroad click on a specific country in the upper right-hand corner. 

Australia

• Canberra:
  
• Australian National University (IFSA-Butler)
  
  Melbourne:
• University of Melbourne (IFSA-Butler)

England

• Coventry:
  
• University of Warwick (SUNY Brockport)
  
  London:
• King's College (Skidmore - spring only)
• University College London (Skidmore - spring only)

France

• Paris:
  
• Skidmore in Paris (Skidmore)

Ireland

• Dublin:
  
• University College Dublin (Arcadia CEA)

Italy

• Rome:
  
• John Cabot University (Aacademic Programs International)

Japan

• Tokyo:
  
• Sophia University (CIEE)

South Africa

• Cape Town:
  
• University of Cape Town (CIEE)