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Specialized Programs

Specialized programs are common in the fine arts (studio art, music, dance, theater), classics, creative writing, film production, math or computer science.  These programs allow students to focus on classes in these majors for all or a majority of their classes. Note: Some locations have language pre-requisites.  Use the search feature under the Programs tab on the website to check into the following options:
  • Programs with a Studio Art Focus 
    • University of the Arts Integrated Program, London, England (Students choose between Arcadia or IFSA as the program sponsor)
    • Glasgow School of Art, Scotland (Students choose between Arcadia or IFSA as the program sponsor)
    • Burren School of Art, Ireland (Students choose between Arcadia or IFSA as the program sponsor)
    • Slade School of Art in London, England (Students choose between Arcadia or IFSA as the program sponsor)
    • Hebrew University Rothberg School in partnership with ArtJerusalem, Israel
    • Sarah Lawrence in Havana, Cuba
    • Temple University in Rome, Italy
  •  Programs with a Music Focus
    • IES Vienna, Austria
    • IES Milan Music Program, Italy
    • Hebrew University Rothberg School in partnership with Jerusalem Sounds, Israel
    • University College Cork, Ireland
    • Sarah Lawrence in Havana, Cuba
    • Sarah Lawrence Music Intensive Program in Paris, France (available Fall or Full Year Only)
  • Programs with a Dance Focus
    • Hebrew University Rothberg School in partnership with Dance Jerusalem, Israel
    • Sarah Lawrence in Havana, Cuba
    • SIT programs in various locations, such as Ghana, India or Indonesia have allowed students to do dance-related independent study projects
  • Programs with a Theater Focus
    • Sarah Lawrence London Theater Program (BADA), England
    • IES Dublin, Gaiety School, Ireland
    • University of the Arts London, England (Students choose between Arcadia or IFSA as the program sponsor) 
  • Program in Math
    • Budapest Semester in Math, Hungary
  • Programs in Computer Science or Coding
    • AIT Budapest, Hungary
  • Programs with a Media Studies Focus
    • CIEE Film Studies in Prague, Czech Republic
    • CET Film Production at FAMU, Prague Czech Republic
    • University of the Arts London, England (Students choose between Arcadia or IFSA as the program sponsor)
  •  Programs with a Creative Writing Focus
    • IES Dublin Writers Program, Ireland
  •  Programs with a Classics Focus
    • Intercollegiate Center for Classical Students (ICCS) Rome, Italy
In most cases, classes are primarily with students from colleges and universities in the U.S. A large time commitment to the program is expected and due to the time commitment of the courses, students must be intentional about connecting with locals outside of class. Housing is in student flats, usually with other U.S. students on the program. A few programs offer homestays. Commutes of up to 45 minutes between housing and the program center are not unusual.