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Tanzania

Dates

June 5 – July 5, 2025

Cost

$5,375 + airfare
Scholarships & Financial Aid

Subjects

Public Health, Pre-Med, Nursing, Service-Learning Practicum

Deadlines

Dec. 1: Apply Early & Save $100
Feb. 5: Regular Deadline 

Program Overview

Tanzania program brings to the student the essence of Africa! Located in a country bearing world-famous landmarks and natural wonders, such as Lake Victoria, Mount Kilimanjaro, Zanzibar Islands, and the Serengeti, KIIS Tanzania program focuses on public health and related disciplines to offer the student both instructional learning and practicum experiences. Students from majors such as nursing, medicine, premed, biology, health administration, social work, public health, environmental/occupational health, etc., will learn about the health system of Tanzania, people, and culture in addition to exploring public health issues typically facing the sub-Saharan region of Africa. Each year, courses include a global health practicum that provides rich field learning experiences and cultural interactions in settings such as community and private hospitals, HIV clinics, community settings, and orphanage homes. The program is based in the city of Dar es Salaam, and it includes excursions to the Lake Victoria region, Serengeti for a day-long safari, and Islands of Zanzibar. On this program, the student will learn, experience, and internalize what it means to live and belong to a global community.

 Note: Studying abroad likely is more physically strenuous than you are used to at home. KIIS study abroad programs typically involve approx. 5-10 miles of walking (approx. 10,000-20,000 steps) or the like in a day, including the possibility of walking, hiking, and climbing stairs in heat and humidity, over elevations at higher altitudes, and over rocky terrain. See Health & Wellness for more information.

Language Requirement: None. All courses are taught in English. 

Accommodations: Hotel, 3-5 students per room.

Orientation: Mandatory orientation on Saturday, April 12, 2025. See Orientation for more information.

Student Spotlight: Cierra Battle, a KIIS Alum, shares how her KIIS experience has influenced her post-graduation decision. Check it out here!

Courses

All courses are taught in English and are 3 credit hours. You may enroll in 1-2 courses.  

HCA 247 Contemporary Healthcare Issues

Dr. William Mkanta

Most health systems in the world are passing through an era of change because of demographic, disease, political, economic, and environmental trends that affect the structure and functions of the systems. In this course, students will gain an understanding of the current issues facing the Tanzanian health system in an onsite seminar that will also provide an outlook of the African experience.

HCA 459 Global Health Service-Learning Practicum

Dr. William Mkanta

Graduate credit available

This practicum allows students in health professions such as medicine, nursing, nutrition, social work, and health administration to apply their skills alongside their Tanzanian counterparts while addressing the health needs of the community.

NURS 317-1 Topics: Cultural Differences in Nursing and Healthcare: Tanzania and the United States

Dr. Beth Killian

This course will compare similarities and differences in health clinics and hospitals in Tanzania and the United States. It will focus on the spiritual and cultural influence of the African people on their relationships, medical treatments and how they view their health. While interacting with healthcare providers, and visiting hospitals, orphanages, public health clinics and local villages, students will gain a better understanding of how American and Tanzanian health systems compare in terms of education, delivery of care, medical-legal issues and how the care is valued among its recipients.

NURS 317-2 Topics: Nursing Service-Learning Practicum

Dr. Beth Killian

This practicum course will provide students an opportunity to observe and participate in nursing and medical practices in the Tanzanian health system, including direct patient care, assessments, treatments, and procedures. In this course, students will be given an opportunity to work with and learn from patients and healthcare providers who have a very different culture, set of values and beliefs than the nursing student. By learning about these differences and how culture impacts health care and treatment, future nurses will be equipped with skills to transform their personal practice and can better influence change in their profession.

All KIIS course credit is awarded by Western Kentucky University. Prior to your KIIS program, please speak with your home campus academic advisor and/or study abroad office to determine course equivalencies. Grades will be transferred to your home institution in mid-August after the completion of the program. Course offerings are subject to change according to enrollment. For more information, visit Transcripts & Grades.

Practicum Opportunities

Available for both undergraduate and graduate students in health professions such as health administration, medicine, nursing, nutrition and social work. Interested students should contact KIIS Tanzania Program Director Dr. William Mkanta to begin making preparations. 

Kairuki Hospital

One of the leading private and teaching hospitals in the country. Students will be involved in nursing, community health, hospital services and social work rotations to learn and work side by side with practitioners, instructors, and technicians within the hospital. Involvement with both Kairuki and Sinza hospitals will offer students an opportunity to compare different aspects of services between public and private hospitals in Tanzania.

TAYOA

Tanzania Youth Alliance (TAYOA) engages both clinical and non-clinical individuals in programs aimed at reaching the youth in schools and communities for education on HIV control and prevention. Practicum involves school outreach activities and site education on HIV.

Msimbazi Catholic Orphanage & Kurasini National Orphanage Home

Msimbazi (0-2 years) and Kurasini (up to 18 years) are practicum sites that offer you the opportunity to care and interact with the children and staff in different activities including teaching, food distribution, feeding the children, playing, helping in homework, reading, etc.

University Health Center

UHC Acts as a health center providing services to the closed population of students and other members of the community affiliated with the university. Relevant for nursing and human services practicums.

Sinza Hospital

Sinza Hospital is classified as a district hospital within the structure of the Tanzanian health system. It is designed to offer inpatient and outpatient services to a large volume of people from diverse social backgrounds. Women’s health, labor & delivery, counseling, administration, minor and major operating theatres are popular settings for practicum experience.

WAMATA

WAMATA is one of the leading HIV care and support agencies in Tanzania. You will learn about HIV while engaged in clinical and administrative internships. It includes patient-student interactions, US-Tanzania student interactions, outreach activities and home health care.

Program Excursions

Mwanza/ Serengeti Wildlife Safari

A flight to Mwanza takes us to the banks of Lake Victoria, Africa’s largest lake and the second largest freshwater lake in the world, for an excursion that provides a blend of historic, nature, cultural, social, and national expeditions. It includes: a day of Rock City Tour; a day of wildlife Safari in the world-famous Serengeti National Park that hosts the second largest terrestrial mammal migration in the world; an integrative cultural museum and village life excursion; a visit to a Back…

Mbudya Island

A day excursion to a small uninhabited picnic island off the coast of Dar es Salaam. We can explore the island by hiking, swimming and snorkeling. The huts on the island are perfect for group meals and quiet time. Alternates with Bagamoyo excursion.

Bagamoyo

One of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Bagamoyo is on a former slave trade route and was the first capital of Tanzania during the colonial era. It is the home of Swahili people and culture. Excursions include Kaole ruins, the first Catholic church in East Africa and old German tombs. Alternates with Mbudya Island excursion.

Mbalamwezi Beach

Free weekends are spent at Mbalamwezi beach where we enjoy a family feel among Tanzanian families. The beach house offers local cuisine as well as a live band and beach volleyball area.

Zanzibar [Spice Island]

During our three days and two nights in Zanzibar, we take a boat ride across the Indian Ocean. Cultural and historic outings include: spice farm, stone town, Safari Blue (a day in the Indian Ocean), slave market and offshore island visits.

What's Included

Program Cost: $5,375 + airfare

Earn up to 6 Credit Hours

Group Flight (Required)

Airport Transfers in Tanzania

Accommodations

2 Meals per Day

Groups Excursions & Transport

Dar es Salaam City Transport

Security Evacuation Protection

Medical Insurance

Program Director & Faculty
on-site 24/7

To help you budget, keep in mind that you are responsible for the cost of obtaining a passport ($165), Tanzania entry visa ($100); details provided at Orientation, one meal per day + personal expenses (approx. $300-$700 depending on your food tastes/spending habits), any class readings/materials, and any fees from your college/university.

Although KIIS tries to foresee all possible expenses in formulating program fees, please note that dramatic fluctuations in foreign currency valuations and/or airline surcharges may affect the total cost of the program.

Required Group Flight

Estimated Cost: $2,050 – $2,150

The group flight is required for all Tanzania participants. The Tanzania group flight will depart from either Washington, D.C  (IAD) or New York (JFK) to Dar es Salaam (DAR), Tanzania. The group flight price includes an internal flight between Dar-Mwanza-Dar (KIIS Tanzania safari excursion). KIIS will purchase these flight tickets for you. The group flight cost will be added to your final program fee on April 1. 

 Participants on the group flight have the option to stay at a hotel near the departure airport on the night of June 4. The cost of the hotel is covered by the group flight airline ticket.

Flights to Tanzania are typically overnight. The program departs the USA on June 5, arriving in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania on June 6. Return flights from Tanzania to the USA also are typically overnight. The program departs Tanzania on July 4, arriving in the USA on July 5. Visit Flights and Passports & Visas for more information.

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Description

Dates

June 5 – July 5, 2025

Cost

$5,375 + airfare
Scholarships & Financial Aid

Subjects

Public Health, Pre-Med, Nursing, Service-Learning Practicum

Deadlines

Dec. 1: Apply Early & Save $100
Feb. 5: Regular Deadline 

Program Overview

Tanzania program brings to the student the essence of Africa! Located in a country bearing world-famous landmarks and natural wonders, such as Lake Victoria, Mount Kilimanjaro, Zanzibar Islands, and the Serengeti, KIIS Tanzania program focuses on public health and related disciplines to offer the student both instructional learning and practicum experiences. Students from majors such as nursing, medicine, premed, biology, health administration, social work, public health, environmental/occupational health, etc., will learn about the health system of Tanzania, people, and culture in addition to exploring public health issues typically facing the sub-Saharan region of Africa. Each year, courses include a global health practicum that provides rich field learning experiences and cultural interactions in settings such as community and private hospitals, HIV clinics, community settings, and orphanage homes. The program is based in the city of Dar es Salaam, and it includes excursions to the Lake Victoria region, Serengeti for a day-long safari, and Islands of Zanzibar. On this program, the student will learn, experience, and internalize what it means to live and belong to a global community.

 Note: Studying abroad likely is more physically strenuous than you are used to at home. KIIS study abroad programs typically involve approx. 5-10 miles of walking (approx. 10,000-20,000 steps) or the like in a day, including the possibility of walking, hiking, and climbing stairs in heat and humidity, over elevations at higher altitudes, and over rocky terrain. See Health & Wellness for more information.

Language Requirement: None. All courses are taught in English. 

Accommodations: Hotel, 3-5 students per room.

Orientation: Mandatory orientation on Saturday, April 12, 2025. See Orientation for more information.

Student Spotlight: Cierra Battle, a KIIS Alum, shares how her KIIS experience has influenced her post-graduation decision. Check it out here!

Courses

All courses are taught in English and are 3 credit hours. You may enroll in 1-2 courses.  

HCA 247 Contemporary Healthcare Issues

Dr. William Mkanta

Most health systems in the world are passing through an era of change because of demographic, disease, political, economic, and environmental trends that affect the structure and functions of the systems. In this course, students will gain an understanding of the current issues facing the Tanzanian health system in an onsite seminar that will also provide an outlook of the African experience.

HCA 459 Global Health Service-Learning Practicum

Dr. William Mkanta

Graduate credit available

This practicum allows students in health professions such as medicine, nursing, nutrition, social work, and health administration to apply their skills alongside their Tanzanian counterparts while addressing the health needs of the community.

NURS 317-1 Topics: Cultural Differences in Nursing and Healthcare: Tanzania and the United States

Dr. Beth Killian

This course will compare similarities and differences in health clinics and hospitals in Tanzania and the United States. It will focus on the spiritual and cultural influence of the African people on their relationships, medical treatments and how they view their health. While interacting with healthcare providers, and visiting hospitals, orphanages, public health clinics and local villages, students will gain a better understanding of how American and Tanzanian health systems compare in terms of education, delivery of care, medical-legal issues and how the care is valued among its recipients.

NURS 317-2 Topics: Nursing Service-Learning Practicum

Dr. Beth Killian

This practicum course will provide students an opportunity to observe and participate in nursing and medical practices in the Tanzanian health system, including direct patient care, assessments, treatments, and procedures. In this course, students will be given an opportunity to work with and learn from patients and healthcare providers who have a very different culture, set of values and beliefs than the nursing student. By learning about these differences and how culture impacts health care and treatment, future nurses will be equipped with skills to transform their personal practice and can better influence change in their profession.

All KIIS course credit is awarded by Western Kentucky University. Prior to your KIIS program, please speak with your home campus academic advisor and/or study abroad office to determine course equivalencies. Grades will be transferred to your home institution in mid-August after the completion of the program. Course offerings are subject to change according to enrollment. For more information, visit Transcripts & Grades.

Practicum Opportunities

Available for both undergraduate and graduate students in health professions such as health administration, medicine, nursing, nutrition and social work. Interested students should contact KIIS Tanzania Program Director Dr. William Mkanta to begin making preparations. 

Kairuki Hospital

One of the leading private and teaching hospitals in the country. Students will be involved in nursing, community health, hospital services and social work rotations to learn and work side by side with practitioners, instructors, and technicians within the hospital. Involvement with both Kairuki and Sinza hospitals will offer students an opportunity to compare different aspects of services between public and private hospitals in Tanzania.

TAYOA

Tanzania Youth Alliance (TAYOA) engages both clinical and non-clinical individuals in programs aimed at reaching the youth in schools and communities for education on HIV control and prevention. Practicum involves school outreach activities and site education on HIV.

Msimbazi Catholic Orphanage & Kurasini National Orphanage Home

Msimbazi (0-2 years) and Kurasini (up to 18 years) are practicum sites that offer you the opportunity to care and interact with the children and staff in different activities including teaching, food distribution, feeding the children, playing, helping in homework, reading, etc.

University Health Center

UHC Acts as a health center providing services to the closed population of students and other members of the community affiliated with the university. Relevant for nursing and human services practicums.

Sinza Hospital

Sinza Hospital is classified as a district hospital within the structure of the Tanzanian health system. It is designed to offer inpatient and outpatient services to a large volume of people from diverse social backgrounds. Women’s health, labor & delivery, counseling, administration, minor and major operating theatres are popular settings for practicum experience.

WAMATA

WAMATA is one of the leading HIV care and support agencies in Tanzania. You will learn about HIV while engaged in clinical and administrative internships. It includes patient-student interactions, US-Tanzania student interactions, outreach activities and home health care.

Program Excursions

Mwanza/ Serengeti Wildlife Safari

A flight to Mwanza takes us to the banks of Lake Victoria, Africa’s largest lake and the second largest freshwater lake in the world, for an excursion that provides a blend of historic, nature, cultural, social, and national expeditions. It includes: a day of Rock City Tour; a day of wildlife Safari in the world-famous Serengeti National Park that hosts the second largest terrestrial mammal migration in the world; an integrative cultural museum and village life excursion; a visit to a Back…

Mbudya Island

A day excursion to a small uninhabited picnic island off the coast of Dar es Salaam. We can explore the island by hiking, swimming and snorkeling. The huts on the island are perfect for group meals and quiet time. Alternates with Bagamoyo excursion.

Bagamoyo

One of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Bagamoyo is on a former slave trade route and was the first capital of Tanzania during the colonial era. It is the home of Swahili people and culture. Excursions include Kaole ruins, the first Catholic church in East Africa and old German tombs. Alternates with Mbudya Island excursion.

Mbalamwezi Beach

Free weekends are spent at Mbalamwezi beach where we enjoy a family feel among Tanzanian families. The beach house offers local cuisine as well as a live band and beach volleyball area.

Zanzibar [Spice Island]

During our three days and two nights in Zanzibar, we take a boat ride across the Indian Ocean. Cultural and historic outings include: spice farm, stone town, Safari Blue (a day in the Indian Ocean), slave market and offshore island visits.

What's Included

Program Cost: $5,375 + airfare

Earn up to 6 Credit Hours

Group Flight (Required)

Airport Transfers in Tanzania

Accommodations

2 Meals per Day

Groups Excursions & Transport

Dar es Salaam City Transport

Security Evacuation Protection

Medical Insurance

Program Director & Faculty
on-site 24/7

To help you budget, keep in mind that you are responsible for the cost of obtaining a passport ($165), Tanzania entry visa ($100); details provided at Orientation, one meal per day + personal expenses (approx. $300-$700 depending on your food tastes/spending habits), any class readings/materials, and any fees from your college/university.

Although KIIS tries to foresee all possible expenses in formulating program fees, please note that dramatic fluctuations in foreign currency valuations and/or airline surcharges may affect the total cost of the program.

Required Group Flight

Estimated Cost: $2,050 – $2,150

The group flight is required for all Tanzania participants. The Tanzania group flight will depart from either Washington, D.C  (IAD) or New York (JFK) to Dar es Salaam (DAR), Tanzania. The group flight price includes an internal flight between Dar-Mwanza-Dar (KIIS Tanzania safari excursion). KIIS will purchase these flight tickets for you. The group flight cost will be added to your final program fee on April 1. 

 Participants on the group flight have the option to stay at a hotel near the departure airport on the night of June 4. The cost of the hotel is covered by the group flight airline ticket.

Flights to Tanzania are typically overnight. The program departs the USA on June 5, arriving in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania on June 6. Return flights from Tanzania to the USA also are typically overnight. The program departs Tanzania on July 4, arriving in the USA on July 5. Visit Flights and Passports & Visas for more information.

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