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Gain a deep understanding of how India nurtures its traditional medicine systems while experiencing economic growth and modernization. From New Delhi to the Himalaya, you’ll study Ayurveda, Tibetan medicine, folk medicine, yoga, and naturopathy. On this journey, you will learn about the social, economic, and cultural paradigms that provide a context for healthcare in India. Compare traditional and...

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Program Highlights

Live with fellow students and a host family in the lakeside town of Nainital.

Learn concepts of life, death, and treatment in Buddhism and Tibetan medicine.

Study ancient medicine in Delhi and rural communities of the Indian Himalaya.

Explore health practices in Dharamsala’s McLeod Ganj, home of the Dalai Lama.

Travel to Dharamsala, headquarters of the Tibetan Government-in-Exile and where His Holiness the Dalai Lama lives, and receive Tibetan medicine lessons.

Quick Details

Locations:
  • Delhi, India
Availability
Year(s) Offered2026Terms Available:
  • Summer
Age Requirement:Varies
Types & Subjects
Subjects & Courses:
  • Anthropology
  • Asian Studies
  • Health Sciences
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Guidelines:
  • All Nationalities
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Program Details

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Locations

  • Delhi, India

Types and Subjects

  • Subjects & Courses
  • Anthropology
  • Asian Studies
  • Health Sciences

Availability

Years Offered: 2026

Terms Available:
  • Summer

Age Requirement

Age Requirement Varies

Guidelines

All Nationalities

Program Cost Includes

  • Tuition & Fees
  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • All Program Activity Costs
  • Medical / Accident Insurance

Accommodation Options

  • Guest House
  • Home-stays
  • Other

Qualifications & Experience

    Language Skills Required

  • English

    Accepted Education Levels

  • Some college credit, no degree

Application Procedures

  • Online Application
  • Letters of Reference
  • Physical Exam/Health Records
  • Transcript

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Gain a deep understanding of how India nurtures its traditional medicine systems while experiencing economic growth and modernization. From New Delhi to the Himalaya, you’ll study Ayurveda, Tibetan medicine, folk medicine, yoga, and naturopathy. On this journey, you will learn about the social, economic, and cultural paradigms that provide a context for healthcare in India. Compare traditional and allopathic systems, gaining a multidimensional view into healthcare and health delivery among diverse groups including marginalized and Indigenous populations. 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 cos...

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