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  • Locations: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
  • Program Terms: Fall, Spring
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  • Program Sponsor: Global Engagement Institute 
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Click here for a definition of this term Language of Instruction: English Click here for a definition of this term Class Status: 1-first year, 2-sophomore, 3-junior, 4-senior, 5-grad student
Housing Options: Guest House, Homestay, Hostel/Hotel Click here for a definition of this term Areas of Study: Agriculture, Biology, Business, Communications, Earth Science, Ecology, Economics, Engineering, Entrepreneurship, Environmental Studies, Global Studies, Health Science, International Studies, Political Science, Public Health, Public Policy, Sustainability, Urban Studies
Program Type: Field Study, Study Abroad
Program Description:
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GEI Vietnam: Sustainable Development (Semester) 

Program Overview
Over 15 weeks in Vietnam, dive into topics like climate resilience, sustainable livelihoods, environmental justice, and inclusive development. Vietnam's rich ecosystems and social innovation landscape provide an ideal setting to explore how global goals are translated into local action.

This interdisciplinary semester combines academic learning, applied field engagement, and language study to prepare students for global impact.

Program Highlights
  • Engage with Vietnamese NGOs, social enterprises, and local leaders
  • Study Vietnamese language and cultural frameworks
  • Tackle issues like biodiversity, renewable energy, and climate justice
  • Build an interdisciplinary foundation for sustainability careers

Academics
Courses & Credits (16 total):
  • ENV301: Cross-Cultural Foundation Seminar (4 credits)
  • ENV302: Global Field Engagement (4 credits)
  • ENV303: Global Practicum (4 credits)
  • LAN305: Vietnamese (4 credits)
Learning Outcomes:
  • Analyze development systems and sustainability frameworks in Vietnam
  • Collaborate on applied sustainability initiatives
  • Build systems thinking and ethical leadership capacity
  • Reflect on your global citizenship and changemaker potential

Unique Experiences in Vietnam
Projects and fieldwork may include eco-tourism initiatives in the Mekong Delta, waste-to-energy programs in Ho Chi Minh City, or coastal restoration in central Vietnam. Each setting provides a real-world sustainability lab.

Dates & Eligibility
  • Program Dates: Feb 2-May 16, 2026  |  Aug 31-Dec 12, 2026
  • Open to undergrad and grad students from all disciplines
  • No prerequisites required
 

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About This Program.
About GEI's Study Abroad Programs.
Contact GEI at studyabroad@global-engagement.org.

 
 
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