Study Abroad Programs: African Studies
African Studies is an interdisciplinary field that offers students an opportunity to explore the history, culture, and contemporary issues of Africa. Students pursuing this program will study the social, political, economic, and environmental challenges facing the African continent. They will gain an understanding of the diversity of African cultures, languages, and religions.
The curriculum for African Studies is typically designed to give students a broad understanding of the continent's history and contemporary issues. Coursework may cover topics such as African literature, music, art, politics, economics, religion, and anthropology. Students may also have the opportunity to study a specific region or country in depth. Many programs offer immersive experiences such as field trips and study abroad opportunities, allowing students to gain firsthand experience and engage with local communities.
Completing a program in African Studies can lead to a variety of career paths, including international development, diplomacy, education, journalism, and non-profit work. Graduates are equipped with a deep understanding of the complexities of the African continent and the tools to contribute to positive change. Programs in African Studies are available at universities across the United States, and study abroad opportunities provide students with the chance to experience African culture and society firsthand.
African Studies - Featured Programs
Live, Learn, and Lead in Dakar, Senegal!
Spend a semester or academic year in Dakar, Senegal’s vibrant coastal capital—where tradition meets inno...
African Studies - All Programs
Founded in 1916, and moving to its present site in 1941, SOAS is a constituent college of the University of London. It’s considered a ‘school for diplomats,’ with a largel...
Our programs in Kenya take place in world-famous national parks, wildlife sanctuaries and protected areas, and Maasai communities. Courses and fieldwork focus on endangere...
In partnership with Dickinson College and open to all students, this program examines development and social change in Cameroon in the context of culture, politics, and th...
Namibia and South Africa provide a rich context in which to explore the theme of nation-building. as these two countries demonstrate that the transition to independence is...
Explore comparative health care, health management policies, surveillance, and management of tropical diseases in East Africa. Western Kenya allows students unparalleled a...
At CET Colombia, examine race, identity, and ethnicity through the Afro-Colombian experience while living in Cali. You’ll live with local roommates, practice your Spanish ...
Examine historical and contemporary multiculturalism, human rights, ethnicity, and identity in South Africa. From your base in Cape Town, study how race relations are shap...
With its grand boulevards, world-famous monuments, unparalleled literary and artistic history, and its simple joie de vivre, Paris is a city that will change you forever. ...
The University of Cape Town is the oldest and most prestigious university in South Africa. It is one of the continent's leading teaching and research institutions. UCT off...
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Nairobi is Kenya's political capital, and the principal economic, diplomatic and cultural center in East Africa. The city's modern skyscrapers coexist in harmony with Keny...
At NYU Accra students experience firsthand the diversity and complexity of West Africa. The academic center in Ghana is unique among NYU's locations because students take...
The NYU London academic center, located in the literary district of Bloomsbury that is also home to the British Museum and the University of London, offers students a uniq...
