Academic Study Abroad Opportunities in Kenya

Academic Study Abroad Opportunities in Kenya

African Culture & Society Program

111 John Street, Suite 800
New York, NY, 10038, U.S.A.
Phone: 1.800.831.5095

Where: Nairobi in Kenya
When: Fall Semester, Spring Semester, Summer, Academic Year

KEI: Knowledge Exchange Insitute This program emphasizes Swahili language training, African history, culture, literature, sociology, economics, and environmental studies. Students may enroll in a maximum of 16 credits per trimester. An internship is highly reccomended.

Overview The program is based at the United States International University (USIU), the largest private, secular university in Kenya. It is a multinational institution of higher learning, located on a beautiful 20-acre campus in Nairobi, with 2,300 students enrolled from around the world. All courses are taught in English (except for language courses). Planned excursions are used to enhance academic coursework and allow students to interact with different regions in host country.

Setting Nairobi is Kenya's political capital, and its principal economic and cultural center. It is a commercial hub for all of East Africa, and a major diplomatic post on the continent. With USIU faculty and students from nearly 50 different countries (most from Africa), it is an excellent environment in which to gain knowledge and personal growth.

Value KEI's program fee includes tuition, internship, housing, cultural excursions, transcripts, access to university facilities, pre-departure orientations, on-site coordinator and staff support, assistance with travel arrangements, airport welcome and transfer to housing, comprehensive medical and travel insurance, mobile telephones and internet access.

Knowledge Exchange Institute
African Culture & Society Program

111 John Street #800
New York, NY, 10038, USA
Phone: 1-800-831-5095

Where: Nairobi in Kenya
When: Fall Semester, Spring Semester, Summer, Academic Year

Knowledge Exchange Institute
African Culture & Society Program KEI's African Studies program in Kenya offers students the opportunity to learn about Kenya, Kenya's language (Swahili), and the African continent -- all in the beautiful environment of the 20-acre USIU campus. All courses are taught in English (except for language courses). Planned excursions are used to enhance academic coursework and allow students to interact with different regions in host country.

Overview The African Studies and Swahili Language program emphasizes Swahili language training, African history, culture, literature, sociology, economics, and environmental studies. Students take up to 16 credits per semester -- a Swahili language course and 2 courses within African Studies is required. An internship is highly reccomended.

Setting The program is based at the United States International University (USIU), the largest private, secular university in Kenya. It is a multinational institution of higher learning, located in Nairobi, with 2,300 students enrolled from around the world. English is the spoken language at the university.

Value The program includes a wide selection of subject-specific courses in English, professional visits, internship placement, field trips and a wildlife safari, cultural activities, housing in residence halls on campus, pre-departure and on-site support, airport welcome and transfer, mobile phone, and travel and medical insurance. Nairobi is Kenya's political capital, and it's principal economic and cultural center. It is a commercial hub for all of East Africa, and a major diplomatic post on the continent. With USIU faculty and students from nearly 50 different countries (most from Africa), it is an excellent envornment in which to study African Studies.

African Business, Law & Diplomacy

111 John Street, Suite 800
New York, NY, 10038, U.S.A.
Phone: 1.800.8315095

Where: Nairobi in Kenya
When: Fall Semester, Summer, Academic Year

KEI: Knowledge Exchange Insitute This program emphasizes courses in international business, marketing, finance, economics, human resource management, international relations and African affairs. Students may enroll in a maximum of 12 credits during each trimester. With special permission, a student may enroll in 15 credits. An internship is highly recommended.

African Tourism & Hospitality Management Program

111 John Street, Suite 800
New York, NY, 10038, U.S.A.
Phone: 1-800-831-5095

Where: Nairobi in Kenya
When: Fall Semester, Spring Semester, Summer, Academic Year

KEI: Knowledge Exchange Insitute This program emphasizes international travel, hotel management, recreation and food management studies. Students may enroll in a maximum of 12 credits during each trimester. With special permission a student may enroll in 15 credits. An internship is highly recommended.

Institute for Shipboard Education
Semester at Sea

P.O. Box 400885
Charlottesville, VA, 22904, USA
Phone: 1-800-854-0195

Where: Kenya
When: Fall Semester, Spring Semester, Summer, Year Round, Academic Year

Institute for Shipboard Education - Semester at Sea The richly varied international curriculum combined with a profound opportunity for in-country field work provide for an investment in your future.

E-mail To:info@semesteratsea.com

Knowledge Exchange Institute
African Environmental Studies & Management

111 John Street #800
New York, NY, 10038, USA
Phone: 1-800-831-5095

Where: Nairobi in Kenya
When: Fall Semester, Spring Semester, Summer, Academic Year

Knowledge Exchange Institute
African Environmental Studies & Management This program is conducted at the United States International University (USIU) in Nairobi and focuses on studies in environmental biology, history, economics, energy use, geography and earth sciences. Internships are available and highly reccomended by KEI staff.

Overview This program emphasizes environmental studies -- all in the beautiful environment of the 20-acre USIU campus. All courses are taught in English (except for language courses). Students can earn up to 16 credits each semester.

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Setting The program is based at the gated campus of the United States International University (USIU), the largest private, secular university in Kenya. English-taught summer, semester, and all-year programs, as well as internships, are offered for students with an interest in African culture and language.

Value Program fee includes tuition, textbooks, transcripts, accommodation, internship placement, on-site support, medical and travel insurance, mobile phone, airport pick-up, field trips, sightseeing and cultural excursions.

State University of New York (SUNY)
Study Abroad with the SUNY System

State University of New York, State University Plaza
Albany, New York, 12246, USA
Phone: 1-518-443-5555

Where: Kenya
When: Fall Semester, Winter Semester, Spring Semester, Summer, Year Round, Academic Year

State University of New York (SUNY) The State University of New York (SUNY) currently offers more than 400 overseas study programs in more than 50 countries: in North and South America, Africa, Asia, Western and Eastern Europe, Australia and New Zealand. Programs range from 2-3 week intensive courses to a semester or academic year abroad. Courses are available in more than 100 subjects, ranging alphabetically from aboriginal studies and aerospace engineering to western philosophy and women's studies. While many programs focus on language learning and are conducted in the language of the host country, many others are conducted wholly or partly in English.

Overview The State University of New York overseas study programs are, with some exceptions, open to all SUNY and non-SUNY students, with eligibility ranging from first year to graduate level. For many undergraduates, the best time to study abroad has traditionally been during the junior year; however, well-prepared sophomores, and occasionally freshmen, are eligible for some programs. For everyone, careful preparation and consultation with the campus Director of International Education are essential for determining where and when to go. If you have any questions, feel free to contact one of the SUNY campuses for additional assistance.

Setting Study abroad can be one of the most rewarding and exciting experiences in a college student's career. Getting to know another culture, living in a new environment, learning a new language, meeting people: all these add up to a kind of education different from what can be acquired on campus. Equally important for American students is the discovery of their own country, its customs, its traditions and values, as they come to see it from a foreign vantage point. No wonder that so many returnees from overseas study say that the experience changed their lives.

Students learn well and mature quickly when studying in a different culture. And as all regions of the world become more interdependent, it is increasingly apparent that the truly educated person is one who has had first hand acquaintance with other cultures, both as preparation for responsible citizenship and, in a more practical way, as a basis for a career. In the words of former Senator J. William Fulbright, author of the Fulbright exchange program, "perhaps the greatest power of educational exchange is the power to convert nations into peoples and to translate ideologies into human aspirations".

Value Total expenses are competitive with other highly-rated study abroad programs in public and private universities across the country. Program costs are usually only slightly higher than on-campus costs of tuition, room and board (exclusive of international air fare) and in some countries expenses are actually less than they would be on campus. Study abroad students pay SUNY tuition (in-state or out-of-state, depending upon New York State residency) plus costs, which vary from program to program. Matriculated students at a State University of New York campus register on their home campus for programs offered at any other campus. They are thus able to maintain residency and eligibility for financial aid. (NOTE: Upper-division students registering at community colleges for overseas programs should consult with their registrar's office about appropriate credit.)

Most financial aid can be applied to overseas study, with the exception of some program costs and fees. For specific information students should consult the campus financial aid officer and the Director of International Education.

E-mail To:studyabroad@suny.edu

Environmental Studies & Management Program

111 John Street, Suite 800
New York, NY, 10038, U.S.A.
Phone: 1.800.831.5095

Where: Nairobi in Kenya
When: Fall Semester, Spring Semester, Summer, Academic Year

KEI: Knowledge Exchange Insitute This program emphasizes courses in environmental biology, geography, earth science, energy/water use, environmental economics and environmental history. Students may enroll in a maximum of 12 credits during each trimester. With special permission a student may enroll in 15 credits. An internship is highly recommended.

Experiment in International Living

World Learning P.O. Box 676 - Kipling Road
Brattleboro, Vermont, 05302-0676, USA
Phone: 1-802-258-3446

Where: Kenya
When: Fall Semester, Winter Semester, Spring Semester, Summer

Experiment in International Living The Experiment in International Living originated the concept of fostering global community by sending young people to live and learn abroad. Continuing to innovate in its 69th year, The Experiment offers three- to five-week summer learning experiences in over 20 countries.

Overview Through homestays, language training, community service projects, and ecological and peace studies, The Experiment challenges high school students to confront stereotypes and celebrate diversity as they immerse themselves another culture.

Journalism, Communications & Mass Media Program

111 John Street, Suite 800
New York, NY, 10038, U.S.A.
Phone: 1.800.831.5095

Where: Nairobi in Kenya
When: Fall Semester, Spring Semester, Summer, Academic Year

KEI: Knowledge Exchange Insitute This program emphasizes courses in international reporting, photojournalism, media studies and communications. Students may enroll in a maximum of 12 credits per trimester. With special permission a student may enroll in 15 credits. An internship is highly recommended.

Kenya: Development, Health, and Society

Kipling Road, PO Box 676
Brattleboro, VT, 05302-067, USA
Phone: 1-888-272-7881 or 1-802-258-3212

Where: Nairobi in Kenya
When: Fall Semester, Spring Semester

SIT Study Abroad Cosmopolitan, multiethnic Nairobi is Kenya's cultural crossroads, as well as the regional base for many international development organizations (NGOs). This lively city offers unparalleled opportunities to examine the challenges facing one of Africa's most diverse and spectacular nations as it strives to preserve its cultural heritage while improving health and welfare.

Overview Intensive Language Study: Swahili; Development, Health, and Society Seminar: Cultural Studies, Sociology and Public Health, Development Studies, Rural Stay, Educational Excursion; Field Study Seminar; and Independent Study Project. (16 credits in total)

Setting Three weeks in Nairobi and a one-week rural homestay. The program includes a field trip to Tanzania or Uganda to gain perspectives on development, health, and societal issues in East Africa.

Value Please inquire for costs: Fees include tuition, full room and board, all field trips and related fares, health and accident insurance, and other direct program expenses. Participants pay for international airfare and domestic travel to the point of departure from the USA.

Kenya: Swahili Studies and Coastal Cultures

Kipling Road, PO Box 676
Brattleboro, VT, 05302-067, USA
Phone: 1-888-272-7881 or 1-802-258-3212

Where: Kenya
When: Fall Semester, Spring Semester

SIT Study Abroad Coastal East Africa is home to the Swahili, a maritime trading community dating as far back as the first century BC. The Swahili developed an extensive commercial network of seafaring communities along Africa s Indian Ocean, linking Asia and the Middle East with the African continent. Contemporary Kenyan coastal cultures, while influenced by more recent migrations and interactions, continue to draw heavily upon these roots.

Overview Intensive Language Study: Swahili; Coastal Cultures Seminar: Cultural Anthropology, History and Politics, Geography and Economics, Educational Excursions/Rural Visit (16 credits in total)

Setting Mombasa, the heart of Kenya s commercial and cultural connections to other Indian Ocean ports, is an ideal base from which to explore Kenya s coastal cultures. Off the coast, the Indian Ocean is dotted with traditional wooden dhows, bringing the fresh catch of the day to the open-air market, as nearby, the 400-year-old great stone edifice of Fort Jesus watches over the ancient port. An extended stay in Lamu an island community rich in Islamic tradition and home to a more than 1,000-year-old society adds to your understanding of East African coastal life.

Psychology, Sociology & Human Behavior Program

111 John Street, Suite 800
New York, NY, 10038, U.S.A.
Phone: 1.800.831.5095

Where: Nairobi in Kenya
When: Fall Semester, Spring Semester, Summer, Academic Year

KEI: Knowledge Exchange Insitute This program emphasizes courses in general, behavioral, industrial, clinical, and organizational psychology, sociology, public health and family dynamics. Students may enroll in a maximum of 12 credits during each trimester. With special permission students may enroll in 15 credits. An internship is highly recommended.

State University of NY College at Cortland

Office of International Programs, Box 2000, B-15 Old Main, SUNY Cortland
Cortland, New York, 13045, USA
Phone: 1-607-753-2209

Where: Nairobi in Kenya
When: Fall Semester, Spring Semester, Summer

State University of NY College at Cortland The United States International University (USIU) is the oldest and largest private secular university in East Africa. The attractive American-style campus lies in a suburb of Nairobi, hosting more than 2,300 students from over 40 countries. Most of the students are Kenyan and East African.

Overview Cortland participants may study many disciplines and do part-time or full-time internships as well. Housing is in modern residence halls and meals are available in the dining hall.

Setting The Recreation Center has a gym and pool. USIU offer recreational and team sports as well as a number of clubs. More information is available on-line at www.usiu.ac.ke.

E-mail To:StudyAbroad@Cortland.edu

The School for Field Studies
Wildlife Management Studies

10 Federal Street
Salem, Massachusetts, 01970, USA
Phone: Phone: 1-800-989-4418

Where: Nairobi in Kenya
When: Fall Semester, Spring Semester, Summer

The School for Field Studies About 70% of Kenya's wildlife is found outside of parks and protected areas, and much pressure is put on wildlife habitat as human populations expand. Students work with members of local communities to address issues of wildlife conservation and economic development.

Overview Learn Swahili and study African tribal culture. Help Maasai maintain their traditional way of life while peacefully sharing the land with indigenous wildlife. Learn field research skills. Live in close proximity to wildlife on an African savanna. Visit Nairobi National Park and the Maasai Mara.

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Setting Our Kilimanjaro Bush Camp is located at the foothills of the largest mountain in Africa on 25 acres of fenced land. Bordering the site is a permanent river fed by a natural springs, adjacent to which is a lush zone of Acacia trees. Accomodations are thatched roof bandas with shared open air showers.

Value 18 credits. SFS is accredited by Boston University.

University of Minnesota
MSID Program in Kenya

Learning Abroad Center, 230 Heller Hall, 271 19th Avenue S
Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55455, USA
Phone: 1-888-700-8636, 1-612-626-9000, 1-612-624-2595

Where: Nairobi in Kenya
When: Spring Semester, Academic Year

University of Minnesota Through coursework, internships and research MSID aims to put students in direct contact with the social and economic realities of actual communities and of people working within them to address complex problems.

Overview The MSID curriculum explores the theoretical and practical implications of international development and intercultural issues. Field experience is an integral part of all courses.

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Setting Kenya's geographic and cultural diversity make it a microcosm of the African continent - it includes hot coastal plains, vast plateaus, Africa's largest lake and highest mountain, and hundreds of miles of the great Rift Valley.

Value Students from a variety of disciplines-the social sciences, South Asian Studies, agriculture, forestry, environmental studies, business, education, public health, health sciences, and many others-find MSID an academically challenging and personally enriching experience.

AED Development Fellows Program

1825 Connecticut Ave, NW
Washington, DC, 20009, USA
Phone: 202 884 8297

Where: Nairobi in Kenya
When: Fall Semester, Spring Semester, Summer, Academic Year

Academy for Educational Development Earn graduate credit through hands on learning in the vibrant city of Nairobi.

Overview Spend 3-4 months working with the Capable Partners Program (CAP) to strengthen the capabilites of Kenyan NGOs fighting to meet the needs of children orphaned by HIV/AIDS. Assist Kenyan NGOs in the creation of Performance Monitoring Plans to help track the spending of recently received grants.

Setting Particpants will live and work in Nairobi, Kenya.

Value The cost of the program includes pre-departure and re-entry orientations in Washington, D.C., on-site training in Kenya, and safety and emergency support through the placement period. Program costs do not cover travel, housing, food, vaccinations, medication, passport fees, or spending money in country.

Alliant International University

Admissions 10455 Pomerado Road
San Diego, California, 92131, USA
Phone: 1- 858 635 4772

Where: Nairobi in Kenya

Alliant International University From the wild game parks of Masai Mara to the exquisite marine parks in the Indian Ocean, from the snow-capped peaks of Mt. Kenya to the important prehistoric archaeological sites of Kobi Fora on Lake Turkana, Kenya offers the curious and adventurous student a myriad of experiences.

Global Youth Opportunity Internship Programs in Kenya

P.O. Box 574
Largo, FL, 33779, USA
Phone: 1-727-252-8480

Where: Kenya
When: Year Round

Global Youth Opportunity, Inc. All interns accomplish a great deal in terms of experience and knowledge by working with some of the most unique environments in the world. Kenya’s wildlife reserves, health and communities are among the best highlighted in the world. .

Overview Global Youth Opportunity, Inc. is dedicated to providing Individuals and College/ University students and graduates from the United States, with an opportunity to strengthen their professional business experience and further develop their cultural knowledge, by acquiring supervised International Work & Volunteer Experience, in an occupational category relevant to their education and interest, through internship, volunteer and work/study programs abroad. Global Youth Opportunity, Inc. strongly supports international development, cultural exchange and education. We are dedicated to making the world a better place, promoting peace, understanding and non-violence throughout society.

Setting Our internships bring you endless opportunities to explore this East African adventure land revered by anthropologists as the cradle of humanity. See this country in a different light as you join a Kenya volunteer project, explore Kenyan villages, practice Swahili, or join a jungle safari program. Explore the great land of Africa while serving the rural population affected by AIDS, poverty, and other social problems.

Value An outstanding advantage for those looking to add a real-life International experience to their resume, while discovering another culture first hand! International experiences are a once in a lifetime opportunity for many people and will have a lasting impact on their future personal and professional lives.

Kalamazoo College

Center for International Programs, 1200 Academy Street
Kalamazoo, Michigan, 49006, USA
Phone: 1-616-337-7133

Where: Nairobi in Kenya
When: Fall Semester

Kalamazoo College This program prepares students to live and work in a world characterized by globalization questions of sustainable development, and cross-cultural learning and living on a daily basis.

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Langara College

100 West 49th Avenue
Vancouver, British, V5Y, Canada
Phone: 1-604-323-5233

Where: Kenya
When: Spring Semester

Langara College Canadian Field Studies in Africa is a university accredited program travelling through Kenya and run in association with Dalhousie University, Queen's University, the University of Alberta, the University of British Columbia, the University of Guelph and Langara College.

Overview Our "canvas classroom" provides the perfect setting for our classes on sustaintable development, agroforestry, people and cultures of East Africa, wildlife conservation and much more. You also have the opportunity to take SCUBA lessons from our knowledgable instructors at no additional charge.

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Setting Our camp travels across the savannah, up to the mountains and back down to SCUBA on the coral reefs of the Indian Ocean.

Monmouth University

8 Avenue of Two Rivers South
Rumson, New Jersey, 07723, USA
Phone: 1-732-923-9348/1-732-530-7778

Where: Nairobi in Kenya
When: Fall Semester, Winter Semester, Spring Semester, Summer

Monmouth University, Education Programs A rejuvinating experience full of educational and recreational opportunities. Professional, educational, and volunteer programs that promote general developmental and individual initiatives and industry. Programmes to allievate the paramount problems in the world especially Africa and Latin America.

Saint Lawrence University

International Education, Carnegie Hall
Canton, New York, 13617, USA
Phone: 1-315-229-5991

Where: Nairobi in Kenya
When: Fall Semester, Spring Semester

Saint Lawrence University Field studies, classroom courses, homestays in agricultural village, Nairobi and with Samburu people. Must have completed at least one course with significant Africa or Diaspora content prior to participation.

Overview Academic field components include week with agriculturist host family; 2 weeks in Northern Tanzania; 2 weeks in Samburu

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Setting The SLU study center is located on 5.5 acres in the Nairobi Suburb of Karen, 8 miles from the city center.

Tawasal Institute

10 Cuttermill Road, Suite 301
Great Neck, 11021, Kenya
Phone: 1-516-733-0153

Where: Kenya

Tawasal Institute Custom-designed programs co-hosted with American colleges and universities. Program lengths from 3 weeks to full semesters. Manu courses incorporate community service projects.

Transafrika Cultural Institutes

900 South Quince Street, Apartment B716
Denver, Colorado, 80231, USA
Phone: 1-303-316-9252

Where: Kenya

Transafrika Cultural Institutes Experience East Africa through a series of Lectures and field trips on this Educational Cultural Study Tour from the historic Lamu and Zanzibar Islands. Mombasa and Dar-Es-Salaam to the interior of Kenya and Tanzania. The students will explore the interplay of Traditional tribal-village cultures and contemporary cultures in the cities of Nairobi and Dar-Es-Salaam. The relations in tourism, ecology, politics, democracy and economic development will be examined during the study tour.