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Explore the world in one semester with SIT’s comparative multi-country programs!


Why go to just one country when you can study in four? SIT’s multi-country programs offer students the unique opportunity to spend a semester studying in four countries, learning from peers and locals throughout their journey. International Honors Programs (IHP) offer a unique academic experience for students eager to explore the world while diving into big global questions. Most IHPs begin with approximately ten days in the United States before traveling to three different countries on three continents, spending about a month in each place. Through site visits, conversations with local experts, and hands-on experiences, students examine critical issues from both local and global perspectives to better understand how different communities approach shared challenges.

Programs usually include 15 to 30 students, and days include a mix of classes, field visits, and time to reflect and engage with your cohort. Students are supported on their academic journey by a dedicated team, including a visiting faculty member, local faculty, in-country teams, and SIT’s Student Health, Safety, and Well-being (SHSW) team. These multi-country programs are a great fit for students who want to learn by doing, think across cultures, and grow both academically and personally.

  • Social Identity

    SIT is committed to better understanding the global nuances of diversity, inclusion, and equity. We recognize that every individual has multiple social identities that affect our experiences in profound ways.

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  • Program Dates & Availability

    SIT Study Abroad has rolling admissions. Programs can fill before the closing date, and at different rates. You can use the filters on this website to find terms that are currently open.

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  • Contact a Former Student

    SIT Alumni love talking about their experiences. They are outstanding resources for students considering studying abroad, newly enrolled students, and those already in-country.

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  • Academics & Cultural Immersion

    IHP programs are intellectually engaging and highly experiential, blending traditional classroom learning with real-world experiences, offering four courses taught by both traveling faculty and local experts.

    Beyond the classroom, students immerse themselves in the daily life of their host countries, building meaningful connections through homestays with local families. These experiences—central to all SIT programs—offer a unique window into local culture and community life.

    Throughout the semester, students develop adaptability, cross-cultural understanding, and confidence as they navigate new environments, build connections across cultures, and broaden their perspectives in ways that go beyond the traditional classroom.

  • Future Leaders

    Through this life-changing semester, students learn to question their own worldview and challenge their biases and assumptions while learning in community. They also learn to critically examine and interrogate systems of power, consider alternatives, and envision change.

    IHP students join a worldwide alumni network of academics, leaders, activists, and changemakers, many of whom support current students and new alumni through resume-building internships and other opportunities. SIT and IHP staff members are pleased to facilitate connections between alumni.

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