Examine the intersection of wildlife conservation, political ecology, and community development in Tanzania's iconic landscapes. From the Serengeti to Mount Kilimanjaro, you'll gain hands-on field experience in ecology and park management while exploring how conservation intersects with local livelihoods, culture, and population growth. Learn from Tanzanian experts, partner institutions, and host communities to reframe sustainability in a local context.
Please visit the SIT Study Abroad website for details on the program highlights and details of coursework, educational excursions, and housing.
EARN A MINOR
Students studying on this SIT semester-length program can choose to simultaneously complete a minor, with no additional coursework or cost. At SIT, a minor is a minimum of 16 credits taken within a content area. This standout credential can help boost your future job or graduate school applications.
SIT's program in Tanzania offers the choice to do a minor in global environmental studies or global sustainability studies. You'll develop practical skills in wildlife ecology field techniques, political ecology analysis, and conservation management while studying the wildlife species and human-wildlife conflict across Tanzania's vast wilderness areas, including the Serengeti and Ngorongoro ecosystems.
THE SIT DIFFERENCE
Experience immersive, field-based programs worldwide led by expert faculty.
Access a global network of experts, leaders & researchers.
Build real-world experience that stands out to employers and grad schools.
MONEY MATTERS
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. Learn more about financial aid.
HEAR FROM A FORMER STUDENT
"The country's beauty, the richness of the culture and the thrill of studying African wildlife out in the field make the entire trip worth it already, while the challenging and difficult times did more to strengthen me as an individual than any other experience in my life ever did. The ISP is academically challenging, but the program leaves you a lot of time to focus on exploring and learning things hands-on rather than spending all your time studying. I especially recommend it for those wanting to do conservation and field biology: the techniques and research abilities you will develop will be incredibly useful in a later career. I decided that I wanted to work in wildlife conservation after doing this program; I have SIT and the people I met in Tanzania to thank for that."
THIS IS SIT
SIT is a leader in immersive, field-based study abroad programs for undergraduates. We offer programs in Africa, Asia and the Pacific, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East, as well as comparative programs in multiple locations. In addition to our rich history, our programs’ unique qualities – including exceptional locations, independent research, cultural immersion, and deep local networks – make our programs an ideal choice for an extraordinary, transformative study abroad experience.
Visit our website to explore program itineraries and excursions, hear from former students, and learn more about our expert faculty.
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