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Tufts Department Sponsor: Tufts Global Education Areas of Study: African Studies, Anthropology, Culture, Education, Gender Studies, Geography, Global Studies, Government, History, Human Rights, Humanities, Independent Study, International Relations, International Studies, Linguistics, Minority Studies, Peace & Conflict Studies, Peace Studies, Philosophy, Political Science, Politics, Pre-Law, Psychology, Public Policy, Social Policy & Administration, Sociology, Urban Studies, Women's Studies
Housing Options: Guest House, Homestay, Hostel/Hotel Minimum Required GPA: 2.5
Language of Instruction: English Program Type: External Provider Program, Internship Abroad, Study Abroad
Class Level Eligibility: Junior, Senior, Sophomore
Program Description:

 SIT Study Abroad Rwanda: Post-Genocide Restoration and Peacebuilding

Examine the 1994 genocide against the Tutsis in Rwanda and efforts to foster peace, unity, and reconciliation. Travel to northern Uganda to study collective strategies of remembrance.

 

WHY STUDY PEACEBUILDING IN RWANDA?

In 1994, Rwanda was the site of a devastating genocide in which nearly 1 million people were killed in 100 days. Today, Rwanda provides an excellent case study on reconciliation and peacebuilding. In Kigali, the sprawling capital city, you’ll study the root causes and impacts of the genocide. Travel to Uganda to learn about the Lord’s Resistance Army conflict and Uganda’s own reconciliation process. You’ll visit genocide memorials, a refugee settlement, and healing programs for genocide survivors and victims of displacement. You’ll also see Murchison Falls National Park.

Please visit the SIT Study Abroad website for details on the program courses (including syllabi), educational excursions, and housing.

 

MONEY MATTERS

SIT is an all-inclusively priced study abroad program – including academics costs, excursions, accommodations and meals, airport transfers, and health insurance. Be sure to discuss how study abroad costs are handled at your school with your study abroad advisor and read the website for more specific information.  

 

SCHOLARSHIPS

SIT has awarded an average of over $1.3 million in scholarships and grants to SIT Study Abroad students in the past three years. All scholarships and grants are need-based. Awards generally range from $500 to $5,000.  


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Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Spring 2026 02/01/2025 03/01/2025 TBA TBA
Fall 2025 02/01/2025 03/01/2025 TBA TBA