SIT Study Abroad: Switzerland: Global Health in Geneva
Program Overview
Explore global health issues and compare public health systems through the lens of development, humanitarian action, human rights, and social justice. Based in Geneva—the world capital of public health—you’ll learn from experts at leading organizations through lectures, site visits, and briefings. Meet professionals from institutions like the World Health Organization, the International Committee of the Red Cross, and Médecins Sans Frontières while deepening your understanding of policy and practice in global health.
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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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Quick Details
- Summer
- Development Studies
- Health Administration
- Health Sciences
- International Policy & Diplomacy
- International Relations
- Liberal Arts
- Medicine
- Nursing
- Public Health
Updated Aug 10, 2026
Program Details
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Locations
- Geneva, Switzerland
Fields & Subjects
- Health Sciences
- International Relations
- Liberal Arts
- Nursing
- Medicine
- Development Studies
- Health Administration
- Public Health
- International Policy & Diplomacy
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered
- 2026, 2027
- Terms Available
- Summer
Eligible Nationalities
- All Nationalities
Education Levels & Language
- Language
- English
- Education
- Some college credit, no degree
Accommodation Options
- Home-stays
Application Procedures
- 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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