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SIT Study Abroad Tunisia and Italy: Politics and Religious Integration in the Mediterranean (Outgoing Program)
  • Locations: Sicily, Italy; Tunis, Tunisia
  • Program Terms: Fall, Spring
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: SIT/World Learning 
Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Fall 2026 05/15/2026
05/29/2026 09/07/2026 12/20/2026
Spring 2027 10/01/2026 ** Rolling Admission TBA TBA

** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline.

Indicates that deadline has passed
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Area of Study: ANTH-Anthropology, BKST-Black Studies, COMS-Communication Studies, EAE-Earth, Atmosphere, and Env, ENGL-English, FLAR-Arabic, HIST-History, INTL-International Programs, PHIL-Philosophy, POLS-Political Science, PSYC-Psychology, SOCI-Sociology, SPGA- School of Public and Global Affairs, WGSS-Womens, Gender, & Sexuality Program Features: Field Study, Internship Abroad, Study Abroad
Class Status: Junior, Senior, Sophomore Housing Options: Home Stay, Hostel/Hotel
Language of Instruction: English Program Provider: SIT
Click here for a definition of this term Minimum GPA: 2.5 Program Advisor: Jill Vodden
Program Description:

SIT Study Abroad: Tunisia and Italy: Politics and Religious Integration in the Mediterranean

Examine migration, politics, and religion at the crossroads of the Mediterranean in Tunisia and Italy. From Tunis—birthplace of the Arab Spring—to Sicily, a key arrival point for migrants, explore democracy, social identity, and intercultural relations. Visit holy sites, meet with NGOs, and study Arabic or French while experiencing the region’s deep cultural and religious diversity.

Please visit the SIT Study Abroad website for details on the program highlights and details of coursework, educational excursions, and housing.

MONEY MATTERS

SIT has given an average of over $1.3 million in scholarships and grants to SIT Study Abroad students in recent years and is committed to ensuring you have the information necessary to apply for such funding. Our program costs include academics, excursions, accommodations, airport transfers, and health insurance. Meal arrangements vary by program. 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. Learn more about financial aid.


HEAR FROM A FORMER STUDENT
"I wanted to study in a place where I could practice my French and learn some Arabic, and in a place that was off the beaten track, but rich in culture and politics. Tunisia was different enough to be exciting and to teach me a lot, but also had a welcoming culture that was easy to adjust to. I chose SIT because of their emphasis on experiential learning. All the SIT students took a 1 week trip to the south of the country which was incredible. We rode camels in the Sahara, saw incredible Roman ruins, passed through the town where the Arab Spring started, and walked around the sets of Star Wars. We also got to practice our Arabic and French, and bonded a lot on the weeklong roadtrip."

CONTACT SIT STUDY ABROAD

·       Visit our website: studyabroad.sit.edu

·       Request more information or email us: studyabroad@sit.edu

·       Apply to SIT

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