Study Abroad Programs in Panama
A student, a plan, a canal, Panama! Ok, this isn’t a perfect palindrome, but it is a perfect idea. Panama is a small country with big connections. This Central American country literally links the Atlantic and the Pacific oceans via the Panama Canal, a manmade waterway that cuts through the country and is considered to be one of the most important boons to modern maritime trade. The unique East-meets-West setting of Panama makes it a perfect study abroad destination for students interested in a broad range of courses. So, why NOT study abroad in Panama!?

13 Study Abroad Programs in Panama

Seamester Study Abroad at Sea
Seamester Study Abroad and Gap Year Voyages
Seamester is the educational adventure of a lifetime! For more th...
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SIT Study Abroad
SIT Study Abroad: Panama: Tropical Ecology, Marine Ecosystem
On Panama: Tropical Ecology, Marine Ecosystems, and Biodiversity ...
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Outward Bound Costa Rica
Outdoor Leader Semester in Costa Rica & Panama
Feed your love for the outdoors or gain the necessary skills to j...
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EF Gap Year
Study Abroad Semester in Costa Rica, Panama, and Mexico
Empower yourself to shape your narrative and drive meaningful cha...
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Language Vacation
Spanish Language Course and Immersion in Panama
Learn Spanish in Panama City, enjoy your Spanish learning vacatio...

Loop Abroad
Panama Wildlife Veterinary Medicine
“Wildlife Veterinary Medicine Panama” was designed by Dr. Chloe B...

The Science Exchange
Sea Turtle Research Field Course
The Science Exchange is the only non-profit organization that cre...

Florida State University International Programs
First Year Abroad in Panama City - Florida State University
Dive into the vibrant atmosphere of Panama, a modern city by the ...

Spanish Studies Abroad
Panama City, Panama | Summer Study Abroad in English
Join our SSA Summer Study Abroad program in Panama, an ideal comb...
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After hundreds of years in turmoil—from the time of its earliest settlers (the Chibchan, Chocoan, and Cueva peoples) through its conquest in the hands of Spain, to the dawn of its independence—Panama is now diversity personified. Panama’s eclectic cultures are spread out from Caribbean archipelagos to misty rainforests to the lofty, futuristic skyscrapers of Panama City.
The country’s capital is the hub of education, and study abroad, in Panama. Panama City is a buzzing metropolis with a spectacular skyline and a knack for uniting old and new. An important trade center, Panama City is international and sophisticated, advancing quickly as the economy booms. It still retains its Central American appeal though; the lush greenery of the surrounding rainforests creep into the city’s parks, and the rush of the city dissipates completely when it meets the dazzling blue coastline.
Further afield, Bocas del Toro is a Caribbean dream. With its myriad reefs, mangroves and rivers, not to mention wide, white-sand beaches, Bocas del Toro provides the perfect setting for studying the different species of plants and animals found on the Panama isthmus. This is the place to be for students interested in tropical ecology, marine ecosystems, and biodiversity conservation, all in a laid-back Caribbean environment.
Adventure-hungry students can lose themselves in the more remote rural areas of Panama. The further you get from Panama’s main urban centers, the more surprises you will get. As well as the wonderful wildlife, traditional ways of life have been preserved in many of these remote regions, creating immersive learning opportunities for students interested in working in areas of agriculture, community, and global health after studying abroad in Panama.
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