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Study Abroad in Switzerland

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During the Global Health Field Study in Geneva, students will work with the World Health Organization (WHO) which is a specialized agency of the United Nations concerned with international public health. Students will interact with representatives from worldwide organizations, such as the International Red Cross and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. Students will also participate in an on-site excursion to Chillon Castle in Montreux, the Matterhorn and a glacier at the top of the Alps in Zermatt. 

Application Deadline: December 8, 2023

Program Details

  • Program Leaders: Allen Johnson
  • Program Location: Geneva, Switzerland
  • Tentative Travel Dates: June 13–21, 2024
  • Credit: 3 - Credit, Standard letter grade
  • Prerequisites: Must be a current MPH student or MPH alumni.
  • Course Requirements: 4 weeks on campus prior to departure includes classes, lectures, exams and a term paper. The final 9 days of the course are in the field in Geneva. For this portion of the course,students must write a daily reflection journal that includes the following sections: professional learning, cultural learning, and personal learning.
  • Anticipated Number of Students: 8-10
  • Estimated Program Fee: $2,080
  • Program Fee Includes: Housing, in-country transportation, program activities, breakfasts, welcome dinner, program administration, and emergency insurance.
  • Estimated Additional Costs: Tuition $2397 (or course audit fee if MPH alumni), round-trip airfare from FL $1,750, lunches and dinners $400, passport $165, personal expenses $155, federal loan fees $0, books/course materials $0, and professional licensure/certification $0.
  • Visa: Not required for US citizens.
  • Please Note: All dates are tentative and subject to change depending on the final number of students, final costs and other considerations.
  • Please Note: Estimated costs for all programs are based on anticipated numbers of students, current exchange rates, and commercial airfares. Costs are subject to change. Final prices will always be communicated to accepted students before they commit to the program.

Applications

Please note: program dates may change to accommodate changes to the Rollins academic calendar.

  • Applications open in early November for programs with a February deadline. 
  • Find out How to Apply!
  • Students can apply for need-based scholarships through the program application. Awards range from $500-$2500 and post to the Student Account in late January (for programs in Dec., Jan. and March) and late May (for summer programs). To provide access to these programs for as many students as possible, students who received funding from Rollins for a Field Study or Summer Approved program will generally not receive funding for a second Field Study/Summer Program.