Signature Short-Term Study Abroad Programs
Typically 2-3 week programs led by UW-Madison faculty/staff and developed specifically for global health students. Students apply through the UW-Madison Study Abroad website, and are encouraged to contact study abroad advisors with questions about the programs or application process. Study abroad advisors for each program are listed in the ‘contact’ tab on each program page. Global Health advisors can also help students explore different options. We encourage planning 6-9 months in advance to ensure that you find the right program and do not miss any application deadlines. Students cannot apply to more than one program per term.
COSTA RICA
Tropical Horticulture in Costa Rica
Winter – 2 credits (Nutr Sci 421) + 1 credit Fall course
Running Winter 2026. Check program page for application deadlines.
DENMARK
Cancer Care Across Cultures in Denmark
Winter – 3 credits (Nutr Sci 421)
Running Winter 2026, Check program page for application deadlines.
ECUADOR
Global Health Field School in Ecuador
Summer – 2cr (Study Abroad 545) + 2cr Spring course
Planned for Summer 2026. Check program page for application deadlines.
Note: graduate students in professional health programs are given admission priority. While competitive, there is often capacity for a few junior or senior undergraduate students.
INDIA
Global Health Field School in India
Winter – 2cr (Study Abroad 545) + 2cr Fall course
Running Winter 2026. Check program page for application deadlines.
Note: graduate students in professional health programs are given admission priority. While competitive, there is often capacity for a few junior or senior undergraduate students.
ITALY
Sustainable Food Systems in Italy and the World
Summer – 2 credits (Nutr Sci 421) + 1 cr Spring course
Planned for Summer 2026. Check program page for application deadlines.
JAPAN
Food Systems and the Environment in Northern Japan
Summer – 2 credits (Nutr Sci 421)
Planned for Summer 2026. Check program page for application deadlines.
JAPAN
Wellbeing and the Art of Forest Bathing in Japan
Winter – 2 credits (Nutr Sci 421)
Running Winter 2026. Check program page for application deadlines.
NEPAL
Global Health, Community Health, and Health Disparity in Nepal
Summer – 3 credits (Nutr Sci 421)
Planned for Winter 2027. Check program page for application deadlines.
SRI LANKA
Global Health, Community Health, and Asset-Based Community Development in Sri Lanka
Winter – 2 credits (Nutr Sci 421) + 1 credit Fall course
Check program page for application deadlines.
TANZANIA
Health, Education, and Tanzanian Culture
Winter/Summer – 3 credits (Nutr Sci 421)
Planned for Summer 2026. Check program page for application deadlines.
THAILAND
Biological Sciences Research Internships in Thailand
Summer – 5 credits (Micro 399)
Check program page for application deadlines.
THAILAND
Global Health Field School in Thailand
Summer – 2cr (Study Abroad 545) + 2cr Spring course
Planned for Summer 2026. Check program page for application deadlines.
Note: graduate students in professional health programs are given admission priority. While competitive, there is often capacity for a few junior or senior undergraduate students.
UGANDA
Agriculture, Health & Nutrition in Uganda
Winter – 2 credits (Nutr Sci 421) + 1 credit Fall course
Running Winter 2026. Check program page for application deadlines.
UGANDA
Mobile Clinics and Health Care in Uganda
Summer – 3 credits (Nutr Sci 421)
Planned for Summer 2026. Check program page for application deadlines.