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SIT Study Abroad: Jordan: Refugees, Health, and Humanitarian

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Program Overview

Witness the massive humanitarian response to the regional refugee crisis, with a focus on refugee health. Jordan, a hub for the UN and international NGOs, offers a unique opportunity to study humanitarian response across sectors such as health, protection, food security, and WASH. In Amman, examine refugee protection policies and psychosocial interventions. In Geneva, explore international humanit...

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Program Highlights

Visit Syrian refugee camps, host communities, healthcare facilities, and NGOs to learn about humanitarian interventions.
Visit NGOs and local CBOs to learn about risks to protection and well-being, and observe psychosocial and protection interventions to enhance the resilience of refugees displaced by regional conflict.
Travel to Geneva to learn from health and humanitarian policy experts.
Contrast protection, integration, and protection policies in Jordan and Switzerland.
Take in the splendors of the ancient city of Petra, a world-famous archeological wonder featured in Indiana Jones “Raiders of the Lost Ark.”

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Medical / Accident Insurance
On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
Internship Placement
Emergency Support

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Locations

  • Amman, Jordan
  • Bern, Switzerland

Fields & Subjects

  • Health Sciences
  • International Relations
  • Liberal Arts
  • Pre-Med

Available Terms / Availability

  • Years Offered
  • 2026, 2027
  • Terms Available
  • Fall
  • Spring

Eligible Nationalities

  • All Nationalities

Education Levels & Language

  • Language
  • English
  • Education
  • University Freshman (1st Year)
  • University Sophomore (2nd Year)
  • University Junior (3rd Year)

Accommodation Options

  • Home-stays
  • Other

Application Procedures

  • Letters of Reference
  • Physical Exam/Health Records
  • Transcript
  • Other

Age Requirement

18-30

Refund Policy

Refund with conditions

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GoAbroad Top Rated Provider 2025 - Notable Mention
GoAbroad Innovation Awards 2024 Winner - Marketing & Digital Media
Innovation in Marketing & Digital Media Winner 2022
Innovative Student Video 2021 Finalist
Innovative New Program – Study Abroad 2021 Finalist
Innovation in Crisis Response 2020 Winner
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