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At GEI, real learning happens through action. GEI's study abroad and internship programs in Africa and Southeast Asia place students in experiential, community-engaged learning that addresses global challenges. Six academic tracks - Global Business, Global Engineering, Global Health, Global Mental Health, Global Public Policy, and Sustainable Development - run across six destinations: Ghana, Kenya, Rwanda, South Africa, Thailand, and Vietnam. Alongside them, GEI designs faculty-led programs in virtually any discipline. Whichever path a student takes, the aim is the same - to work with community partners as collaborators, build practical and intercultural skills, and grow into a global change leader.

Study Abroad Programs

Credit-bearing programs in six academic tracks across Ghana, Kenya, Rwanda, South Africa, Thailand, and Vietnam. Choose a Short-Term Program of 3 or 4 weeks, an 8-week Summer Program, or a 15-week Semester Program, all with U.S. academic credit through GEI's school of record.

Internship Programs

Career-aligned internships in all six tracks and all six destinations: a supervised placement in your field, with pre-departure preparation and in-country orientation. Fixed cohorts of 4, 6, or 8 weeks run in January and in June and July, standalone or for academic credit.

Faculty-Led Programs

Since 2006, GEI has designed and run programs around a faculty member's vision, in virtually any discipline and across 30+ destinations in Africa and Southeast Asia. From course content to logistics, safety, and 24/7 support, GEI is the turnkey partner behind the program, so faculty can focus on teaching.

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A GEI program is more than time abroad. A deliberately designed pedagogy builds the competencies of global change leaders: practical skills, intercultural fluency, and a grounded understanding of the region where you learn and work. Applying is the first step.

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Admissions & Enrollment Support

GEI's support team answers your questions and guides you through each step of becoming a GEI student, by email or Zoom, from wherever you are.

What it's like to be a GEI Student

Choose a program, start your application, and take the first step toward building the competencies of a global change leader.

Cost & Financial Assistance

GEI wants its programs to be open to as many students as possible, and cost should not be the deciding factor. Explore options that can support your program.