SIT Study Abroad: IHP Europe: Comparative Public Health
Program Overview
Explore how Europe addresses urgent public health challenges, from infectious disease to health equity and climate-related risks. Study in Lisbon, Amsterdam, and Athens while comparing health systems and regional responses. Blend coursework in epidemiology and social determinants of health with site visits, fieldwork, and simulations. Gain hands-on experience collecting data, analyzing trends, and examining how environments and inequality shape health outcomes across diverse European contexts. 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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Program Highlights
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- Fall
- Spring
- Biology
- Biomedical Sciences
- Chemistry
- Conservation & Preservation
- Culture
- Ecology
- Environmental Studies
- European Studies
- Government
- Health Administration
- Health Sciences
- Human Rights Advocacy
- Independent Study
- Medicine
- Natural Sciences
- Nursing
- Pharmaceuticals
- Physical Therapy
- Pre-Med
- Public Health
- Public Management
- Science
- Service Learning
- Social Policy
- Social Sciences
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Sustainable Development
- Urban & Regional Planning
Updated Jul 1, 2026
Program Details
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Locations
- Athens, Greece
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Lisbon, Portugal
Fields & Subjects
- Biology
- Biomedical Sciences
- Chemistry
- Ecology
- Environmental Studies
- Health Sciences
- Nursing
- Pharmaceuticals
- Physical Therapy
- Pre-Med
- Social Sciences
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Urban & Regional Planning
- Medicine
- Culture
- Sustainable Development
- Conservation & Preservation
- Government
- Health Administration
- Natural Sciences
- Public Health
- Science
- Service Learning
- European Studies
- Public Management
- Social Policy
- Human Rights Advocacy
- Independent Study
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
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Refund Policy
Refund with conditions
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