Look what’s new at SIT Study Abroad

September 4th, 2025 | IHP, School for International Training, SIT Study Abroad

SIT Study Abroad has expanded its offerings to meet the evolving needs of students! We now offer greater flexibility in housing, independent travel opportunities, and new programs with academic track options. Students can explore programs on our website by filtering their areas of study and even earn a minor within a single semester, providing them with more tailored study abroad experiences. Read on for additional information on all the exciting new programs and updates here at SIT.

Explore Europe through the IHP lens

SIT is expanding its International Honors Program (IHP) portfolio with four new IHP Europe programs, starting fall 2026. These immersive, multi-country programs take students through three European countries in one semester, offering a rich, comparative look at key global themes, such as biodiversity, cities, politics, and public health. IHP Europe provides students a unique opportunity to explore pressing global issues from diverse European perspectives—all while building global insight, cross-cultural understanding, and academic depth. As an added benefit, a Eurail pass is included in the IHP Europe program price.

Customize study abroad experiences with SIT Choose Your Track

Launching fall 2026, new SIT Choose Your Track semester programs in the Netherlands, South Africa, and Switzerland give students the freedom to customize their experiences by selecting an elective that matches their passions and career goals. Track options include health, sustainability, migration, education, multiculturalism, wildlife, food systems, and more. Whether they're looking to dive deeper into a topic they love or explore something entirely new, these flexible options let students shape an unforgettable experience that reflects who they are and where they’re headed.

Earn a minor with SIT Study Abroad

Beginning spring 2026, select SIT programs will offer the option to earn an academic minor—built into the existing 16-credit semester program, with no additional coursework required. Students just need to indicate interest when they apply and pass all their classes with a C or higher. They will receive a separate SIT transcript noting their minor, giving them a standout credential for future job or graduate school applications. Please contact an SIT admis s ions counselor to learn about available minors through SIT.

Increased housing flexibility

Studying abroad isn’t just about where students go—it’s also about how they live while they’re in-country. Homestays remain at the heart of the SIT Study Abroad experience, offering unmatched cultural immersion and everyday connection to local life. However, for students seeking a more independent living arrangement, several programs now offer residential housing options, such as apartments or dorms. While the experience differs from a homestay, students still engage deeply with the host culture through program activities, local networks, and dedicated staff support. Learn more about housing options at studyabroad.sit.edu/housing.

Expanded offerings for summer 2026

SIT is excited to launch three brand-new programs designed to take students’ learning—and their summers—to the next level:

Netherlands: Identity Matters Internship
Spain: Social and Corporate Responsibility Global Internship
Australia: Sustainability and Environmental Action

The new internship programs in the Netherlands and Spain provide the opportunity to work abroad and expand students’ professional networks. In Australia, students learn from leading academics and sustainability practitioners while living in a coastal town. See all summer offerings at studyabroad.sit.edu/summer-programs.

Find the right program faster

Finding a program that aligns with academic interests just got easier—students can now filter SIT programs by academic discipline and discover the options that fit them best. Head to studyabroad.sit.edu/programs, select a topic of interest using the "Area of Study" filter, and start exploring.

Travel independently while studying abroad

Students on all programs are allowed to travel independently and internationally during program free time. Many students plan trips together, have family members or friends visit, or travel to meet up with extended family. If families want any information on our safety practices, they can read our independent travel policy.