Study Abroad in Rwanda

Learn about the causes of conflict, aftermath of genocide, and the challenges faced during the post-conflict restoration period in Rwanda, with SIT Study Abroad. Students are taught by Rwandan professors, who are necessarily well-acquainted in the fields of peace-building, post-conflict restoration, and transitional justice. These programs are available during the fall and spring terms, and usu...

The ThinkImpact Rwanda Institute is a life-changing experience for college students, graduate students and young professionals in rural Rwanda. Rwanda programs are offered during the winter, spring and summer break and range from 2 to 8 weeks in length. ThinkImpact works in the Rwamagana province in Rwanda. Our programs are full immersion and we operate in rural communities where we have establ...

Summer in the African continent's land of a thousand hills and learn more about Rwanda's recent history, including the recent genocide, on a study program from Where There Be Dragons. The program begins in Kigali, where students help in identifying goals for the course while learning the Kinyarwanda language. Students will also visit the university town of Butare, and then Ruhengeri and Imbabazi.

American students can travel to Rwanda with funding assistance from Gilman International Scholarships and Boren Awards. Boren Award recipients are encouraged to participate in linguistic courses and cultural immersion activities for extended study abroad terms. Gilman Scholarships focus on students in good academic standing but who have very restricted funding options. Programs are available to...

As part of the DRLA Summer Institute in Kigali, Rwanda, three courses are being offered that present essential elements of wellbeing, resilience, and gender within the context of emergency and post-disaster settings. By taking these courses, students will broaden their understanding of the following: * Perception of wellbeing * Legal, theoretical and practical instruments that can be harnes...

Go ED. Africa: spend 15 weeks in beautiful Rwanda with classes focused on peace and reconciliation, transformational development, poverty alleviation, religion, and culture. Students also participate in a 4 week practicum in groups of two where they can observe first hand the work of various organizations with minority groups, orphans, displaced peoples, local villages, and work in situations r...