Sustainable Development Study Abroad Programs in Africa

CIEE offers the most extensive network of internship programs. Are you a U.S. college student looking to study and intern abroad? We have full-time and part-time placements across 40+ locations worldwide and in diverse fields, from AI and engineering to public policy and business administration. Fi

Take a semester or academic year in the fascinating Stellenbosch with AIFS Abroad. You can earn up to 15 credits studying at the University of Stellenbosch. The courses are delivered in English. Choose your course on the Full Curriculum Program. Focus on South African history and culture through th

Tanzania’s diverse ecology provides an extraordinary backdrop to explore climate change. In the interior mountains, study tropical forest management and examine the climatology, ecology, and hydrology of extinct volcano areas adjacent to Kilimanjaro National Park. In Ngorongoro Conservation Area, vi

In Cape Town, every day will be like a choose-your-own-adventure book: imagine hiking Lion's Head at sunset, strolling through the African market at Greenmarket Square, attempting to finish a Gatsby sandwich, visiting beaches, and more. We want you to feel at home in South Africa, so we do everythi

Experience an unforgettable summer taking classes and traveling through Europe! The Ultimate Summer in Europe program is a multi-city summer study abroad program that visits some of Europe's top cities. Classes are taught by an international team of professors who travel with you. In the evenings an

Pursue your studies in the heart of Francophone West Africa! Dakar, Senegal’s vibrant capital, is a coastal hub of economic, cultural, and humanitarian activity. APA students are directly enrolled at the Institut Supérieur de Management (ISM) — West Africa’s top private university — and can take cl

Discover a world of STEM choices at AUC with 30+ degree programs in a variety of STEM fields through the School of Sciences and Engineering. Accreditations: • ABET-accredited programs at AUC include computer science, actuarial science, biology, construction engineering, computer engineering, el

Experience an unforgettable 10-week Gap Year Semester through New Zealand and Australia, two of the world’s most amazing travel destinations. This Pacific Discovery program is designed for students taking a gap year, seeking an alternative study abroad, or looking to combine travel with purpose. Jo

Are you a student or young professional looking to enhance your career prospects through international work experience and hands-on learning? At Intern Abroad HQ, we help students and young professionals turn career aspirations into reality. We organize affordable internships in 20 destinations ac

SIT’s Global Master of Arts in Sustainable Development Practice is a full-time, one-year degree that explores the interconnected nature of global health crises, economic inequality, natural resource degradation, and political and ethnic conflicts. Study begins in Ecuador, focusing on biodiversity

Stellenbosch University offers a transformative study abroad experience in one of the most beautiful regions of the world. Renowned for academic excellence, the university provides diverse courses in business, arts, environmental science, and more, making it a top choice for students seeking a globa

Tanzania is home to diverse wildlife, from charismatic lions and elephants to thunderous herds of wildebeest and zebras. Spend a semester exploring national parks and savannas, observing these wild creatures up close and learning about their ecology and behavior. Meet members of local Maasai, Iraqw,

Spend three months traveling from South Africa to Thailand to Costa Rica and getting the opportunity to work with cheetahs, elephants, monkeys, and more! Designed with pre-veterinary students in mind, our courses are small, hands-on, and taught by veterinarians (DVMs) and marine science instructors

Deconstruct environmental and racial injustices felt today by examining the legacies of apartheid and colonization. Spend a semester in Namibia and South Africa, two countries with unique and multifaceted histories not often explored in depth in U.S. curricula. Each of these nations has struggled a

Study sustainability, climate change, and sustainable development in Senegal, the land of "eternal spring." You will also participate in a 6-week internship or research project, allowing you to focus your studies on a unique sustainability topic (i.e., work on a farm monitoring irrigation, improving

The Community, Activism, and Social Entrepreneurship (CASE) Program is a funded, 8-day guided program in Tunisia specifically for students of 2-year institutions and 2-year or similar non-baccalaureate degree programs at 4-year institutions. They will be introduced to the world of advocacy and civil

Travel to Namibia, Africa, with Cincinnati Zoo and Miami University instructors to join the Zoo's long-term partnership with the Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF)—the global center of cheetah conservation worldwide. Ongoing research projects at CCF include radio tracking, cheetah physiology, ecosystem

Join us in Cape Town, South Africa, to study the complex issues that lead to gender inequality in the local townships. Students will be involved in assisting in breaking the cycle of intergenerational poverty. The majority of people living below the poverty line are women. Many girls are still d