SIT Study Abroad: IHP Europe: Comparative Cities
Program Overview
Explore the design, culture, and challenges of London, Amsterdam, and Milan. Compare how history, politics, and environmental pressures shape urban life across Europe. Through site visits, excursions, and conversations with local experts, study issues such as housing, infrastructure, sustainability, and cultural heritage. Analyze how globalization, inequality, and climate change affect cities and examine innovative policies and community-driven solutions for building sustainable, resilient, and inclusive urban futures. Please visit the SIT Study Abroad website for details on the program highlights and details of coursework, educational excursions, and housing.
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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.
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Program Highlights
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- Fall
- Spring
- Biology
- Business
- Civil Engineering
- Conservation & Preservation
- Culture
- Development Studies
- Ecology
- Economics
- Environmental Studies
- European Studies
- Government
- Health Administration
- Health Sciences
- Human Rights Advocacy
- Industrial Design
- International Business
- International Policy & Diplomacy
- International Relations
- Labor & Industrial Relations
- Natural Sciences
- Political Science & Politics
- Public Health
- Public Management
- Social Policy
- Social Sciences
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Sustainable Development
- Urban & Regional Planning
Updated Sep 8, 2026
Program Details
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Locations
- London, England
- Milan, Italy
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
Fields & Subjects
- Biology
- Ecology
- Economics
- Environmental Studies
- Health Sciences
- International Relations
- Labor & Industrial Relations
- Political Science & Politics
- Social Sciences
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Urban & Regional Planning
- Development Studies
- Culture
- Civil Engineering
- Industrial Design
- International Business
- Sustainable Development
- Conservation & Preservation
- Government
- Health Administration
- Natural Sciences
- Public Health
- European Studies
- Public Management
- Social Policy
- Human Rights Advocacy
- International Policy & Diplomacy
- Business
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)
- University Senior (4th Year)
Accommodation Options
- Apartment/Flat
- Dormitory
- Group living
- Guest House
- Home-stays
- Other
Application Procedures
- Written Application
- Letters of Reference
- Physical Exam/Health Records
- Transcript
- Other
- Online Application
Age Requirement
18-30
Starts At
- semester: $19,029
Refund Policy
Refund with conditions
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