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  • Locations: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
  • Program Terms: Summer
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: SIT/World Learning 
  • Restrictions: UNT applicants only
Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Summer 2027 06/01/2027 ** Rolling Admission TBA TBA

** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete Pre-Departure / Post-Decision Phase materials prior to the term's application deadline.
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Click here for a definition of this term Academic Level: Undergraduate Program Type: Affiliated
Click here for a definition of this term Minimum GPA Requirement: 2.5 Click here for a definition of this term Housing Options: Homestay w/Family
Click here for a definition of this term Classification: Undergraduates Sophomore and Above Minimum Age Requirement: 18 years of age by the time of departure
Click here for a definition of this term Fields of Study: Social Work, Sociology Click here for a definition of this term Language of Instruction: English
Program Contact in SAO: Mr. Glenn Danielson (Glenn.Danielson@unt.edu)
Program Description:

SIT Study Abroad: Vietnam: Traditional Medicine & Community Health (Summer)

Explore Vietnam's vibrant traditional medicine systems and community health networks, from Ho Chi Minh City to rural villages and the Central Highlands. Compare Vietnamese and Chinese practices with allopathic medicine while learning from doctors, healers, and local communities. Gain insight into how globalization, development, and sustainability shape health delivery among diverse and marginalized groups, and experience meditation and healing practices at Truc Lam Monastery.

Please visit the SIT Study Abroad website for details on the program highlights and details of coursework, educational excursions, and housing.

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.

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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