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Special Program

Summer in Tanzania

Special Program

Summer in Tanzania

Stony Brook University

Program Information

Tanzania
Anthropology and Independent Research Topics Possible in the following: Biology, Sustainability Studies, Environmental Science, Nursing/Pre-Nursing, Pre-Med, Pre-Health, Public Health, Social Welfare, Africana Studies, Journalism, Anthropology. Open to all majors
Karibu Tanzania! (Welcome to Tanzania!) Stony Brook University offers students the opportunity to experience the cultural environment of northern Tanzania on an academic and service learning safari. The itinerary includes one week at Stony Brook University campus with an intensive classroom introduction to the history, culture, environment and Kiswahili (the national language of Tanzania), and then three weeks “in country." This latter portion of the schedule will includes a 3 day safari to game parks including: Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater, and the Serengeti. This program focuses on Tanzania culture, Ecosystems and Healthcare as these topics are interconnected in Tanzanian society. Our team of expert faculty and staff guide our students who learn about these topics on site!
The current billable costs is $4,080.00. The estimate for Flight ($1,900.00) and Personal Expenses ($640) is $2,540.00. Accepted students will be given group flight information. Program fee includes in country costs (shared hotel style accommodations, meals, transportation and organized group activities) in Tanzania. Multiple extensive orientation sessions will be held in preparation for departure starting April. Program dates include a mandatory introduction on Stony Brook University's Campus prior to departure. Other orientations may be attended virtually.
$5,850.65 Billable to SBU $2,350 Estimated for Flight, Books, Personal Expenses, and Miscellaneous

Contact Information

Jeanine
Guilbeault
631-632-7030
International Programs Coordinator

Program Terms

Summer

Program Dates: May 22, 2026 - June 26, 2026

Application Deadline: February 15, 2026