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This directory provides information on 1,800 postsecondary study programs that take place in countries other than the United States during the academic year, ranging in length from 1 week to 1 year. An introductory section describes the organization of the listings, which provide program sponsor and name, location, dates, fields of study offered, credits, eligibility, instruction highlights, costs, housing, deadline, and contact. A chapter on planning for study abroad discusses: researching the options (language proficiency, geographic location, the third world, disabled students, and adult learners); educational choices; finances; travel and living (laws and customs, accommodations, passports, visas, vaccinations, medical insurance, other health concerns, and transportation); and programs administered by the Institute of International Education (IIE). Program listings are arranged within the following regions: worldwide; Africa, South of the Sahara; Asia and Oceania; Eastern Europe; Western Europe; Middle East and North Africa; and the Western Hemisphere. An appendix provide statistics on study abroad and five indexes provide access by sponsoring institutions, consortia, fields of study, special options, and cost ranges. (LPT)