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CIEE Community Public Health

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Semester students: There is a $7500 scholarship for students studying in Sub-Saharan Africa. Apply for the Ambassador John E Lange Scholarship for Study Abroad in Africa.

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Botswana, Gaborone

Offered through the Council on International Education Exchange (CIEE), the CIEE Community Public Health program is an approved UW affiliate program. On this program, you will have the opportunity to study the issues of sustainable public healthcare through seminars and field placements, and for semester students, direct enroll at the University of Botswana. Students will also engage in opportunities to learn and communicate in the local language, Setswana.

You will be working closely with both IAP and CIEE on this program. You can access the semester program's main information page through the CIEE semester program website to learn more about the academics, housing, excursions and activities, and location. You can access the summer program's main information page through the CIEE summer program website to learn more about the academics, housing, excursions and activities, and location.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to providing quality study abroad and domestic study away programs for every UW-Madison student. We work strategically to identify, address, and remove barriers that may prevent participation and to provide a welcoming and inclusive environment for students. Our staff actively engages with students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds and prioritizes the continuous development of our knowledge and cultural competence. We also recognize the importance of increasing access to study abroad for historically underrepresented student populations. We are committed to diversity and inclusion so that every student can engage with and understand their identity through a new lens and continue to develop and make progress on their personal, professional, and academic goals.

Sustainability

We recognize that the future of study abroad, domestic study away, and international internship programming requires a Commitment to Sustainability. We are devoted to examining, developing, and improving sustainability in all our endeavors, aligning with campus priorities and following through with UW-Madison's climate action and Resilience Commitment. Join our efforts and learn more about how to study abroad sustainably.

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Eligibility

  • 2.5 cumulative GPA for summer session

  • Previous college-level public health related coursework is recommended.

  • 2.75 cumulative GPA
  • Sophomore, Junior, Senior
  • At the time of application, students must have completed one semester at a US college or university.
  • Open to UW-Madison degree-seeking students only
  • Good academic and disciplinary standing
  • At the time of application and the semester prior to participation, UW-Madison students must be currently enrolled. Transfer Students to UW-Madison need to be currently enrolled at their home institution

Advising Location

Program Structure

Provider

Subjects

Global Health and Setswana language

Classroom Language

English

Housing

Local Hosts, Residence Hall

Program Duration

Fall: Mid August - Mid December
Spring: Early January - Late May
Summer: Late May - Mid-July

Application Deadline(s)

Summer 2026 3/6/2026 Cost Details
Fall 2026-27 3/6/2026 Cost Details
Spring 2026-27 10/2/2026 Cost Details
Summer 2027 3/5/2027 Cost Details
Fall 2027-28 3/19/2027 Cost Details

Future durations will be posted at a later date.

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For specific details on the courses and academic structure of the semester program, visit the CIEE semester program page. For specific details on the courses and academic structure of the summer program, visit the CIEE summer program page. Below you will find the course equivalents listing for these programs.

Program Web Pages

CIEE Community Public Health CIEE Summer Community Public Health

Course Equivalents

Use the links below to see a list of courses that past students have taken on this program and the UW equivalents. Note: This list only includes pre-approved courses for your program and may not be an exhaustive list of courses, departments or equivalents. Courses may not be available the semester you are abroad. You will receive instructions on the course equivalent process after acceptance. View Course Equivalents