Study Abroad Programs in Nepal

Learn about Tibetan and Himalayan politics, religion, and the challenges faced by communities in exile. Spend six weeks in Kathmandu, home to a significant Tibetan community, and study topics such as the Dalai Lama’s Middle Way approach, human rights in Tibet, and traditional Tibetan medicine, Sowa Rigpa. Explore ancient pilgrimage routes, deconstruct myths about Tibet, and trek to rural mountain communities. Learn Tibetan, with the option to study Nepali, and complete independent research or an internship. MONEY MATTERS SIT has given an average of over $1.3 million in scholarships and grants to SIT Study Abroad students in recent years and is committed to ensuring you have the information necessary to apply for such funding. Our program costs include academics, excursions, accommodations, airport transfers, and health insurance. Meal arrangements vary by program. Be sure to discuss how study abroad costs are handled at your school with your study abroad advisor and read the website for more specific information.

Come face-to-face with complex social structures, diverse religions and geographic regions, and the intersections where tradition and change collide. You will get the chance to engage with organizations working on regenerative solutions to climate change, connect to life in local communities through homestays, experience the spirituality of an Ashram, trek in the Himalayas, kayak through the backwaters, and sample the amazing regional cuisines as you share meals with our amazing partners and soon-to-be new friends. Throughout your journey, the people you meet and the places you stay will teach you about the region's complexities, widen your perspective, and help you gain insights to understand the world's interconnectedness. As you understand how one action impacts another and how the mighty Himalayas affect coastal communities downstream, you can start to explore your purpose and the role you want to play in a globally interconnected world. 2025: CLOSED Spring 2026: February 25 - May 6 Fall 2026: September 24 - December 5

Discover Intern Abroad HQ’s immersive internship opportunities in Nepal! Nepal is celebrated for its welcoming culture, breathtaking landscapes, rich heritage, and spiritual traditions. You’ll find adventure around every corner! Immersive internships in Kathmandu cater for students and young professionals seeking rich cultural insight and practical experience. Choose from a diverse range of short-term internship programs including Medical, Nursing, Physical Therapy, Legal Practice, Information Technology, and Education internships. With affordable fees and top rated programs, Intern Abroad HQ offers the best internship opportunities for students, graduates, career changers, and gap year travelers! Computer Science, Education, Human Resources, Law, Medicine, Nursing, Physical Therapy, Computer Science & IT, Human Resource Management

Nepal is a fascinating country, rich in culture and traditions, and offers a variety of adventure activities. GVI’s teams work closely with our local partners to contribute to vital community development projects. Groups get to participate in this interdisciplinary course, accredited by universities and colleges around the world. We introduce students to international service-learning and sustainable development, both in theory and practice. Two weeks prior to departure and two weeks after returning home, students engage in lectures, discussion, research, service, and reflection at home and abroad. Emphasis will be placed on relating long-term goals with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals and engaging in daily reflection surrounding the experience, led by qualified group facilitators, furthering individual educational development. This course curriculum is tailored to students' academic level or curriculum. The aim of our Service Learning course is to empower students to gain confidence in their knowledge and practical experience of their subject area.