Agriculture and the Environment in Colombia
Program Overview
Feel the future of sustainable agriculture first hand while exploring the sounds, flavours and rhythm of Colombia!
Come explore how agriculture can address urgent global challenges such as climate change, food security, and sustainability through this immersive program based at the Alliance of Biodiversity International and CIAT in Cali and Palmira, Colombia, one of the world's leading agricultural research hubs. Study cassava, beans, sugarcane, coffee and rice while gaining hands-on experience in soil health, carbon sequestration and climate-smart plant breeding.
Visit Cenicafé, the research center of Colombia's National Coffee Growers Federation, to explore sustainable coffee innovation and production. You'll also travel to Salento in Colombia's renowned coffee region to hike through biodiverse Andean landscapes and examine the connections between agriculture, conservation and rural livelihoods, gaining practical skills and a global perspective for careers in agriculture, environmental science and international development.
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Program Highlights
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Quick Details
- Fall
- Agriculture
- Biology
- Environmental Studies
- Spanish
- Sustainable Development
Updated Sep 11, 2026
Program Details
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Locations
- Cali, Colombia
- Palmira, Colombia
Fields & Subjects
- Agriculture
- Biology
- Environmental Studies
- Spanish
- Sustainable Development
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered
- 2027, 2028, 2029
- Terms Available
- Fall
Eligible Nationalities
- All Nationalities
Education Levels & Language
- Language
- English
- Education
- Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Application Procedures
- Written Application
Age Requirement
18+
Starts At
- 4 weeks: $3,000
Payment Terms
- Payment Plan
- Upfront Deposit
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Where will I be staying?
You will be staying in the CIAT campus in Palmira, just outside of Cali. You will be sharing a room with a fellow student that has en suite. The CIAT campus is fully equipped with a gym, swimming pool, area to run, soccer field, restaurants, bike paths. While in Salento you will stay in a local hotel
Who will I be traveling with?
This program is open to all students but the majority of students will come from UC Davis, US.
Will I have downtime?
You will have downtime in the evenings and some days over the weekend. We offer excursions on most weekends including a multi-day trip to the Colombian coffee zone.
What are the specific learning outcomes?
This study abroad program offers undergraduate and graduate students an experience in sustainable agriculture, crop breeding, and food systems transformation. With a focus on addressing global food security, environmental sustainability, and climate resilience, the program takes place at the Americas hub of the Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture -CIAT- (from now on “the Alliance), located in
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