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Fiji Global Health

Dates: 2 weeks in summer term 2027
Priority Deadline: 1 November 2026
Application Deadline: 1 December 2026

Experience public health from a local and global perspective in Fiji. Based in Suva, students will stay in hotels while working alongside Think Pacific, the Fijian Ministry of Health, and local public health counterparts on collaborative action projects addressing community health priorities.

Through hands-on project work, students will gain insight into NGO operations, public health systems, and the way health initiatives are developed and implemented at the local level in Fiji. This program offers a unique opportunity to learn directly from Fijian professionals while contributing to meaningful, community-focused projects.

The experience will also include planned cultural activities such as village immersion and cultural activities, traditional dance, canoeing, and visits to national parks, giving students the opportunity to experience Fiji beyond the classroom and better understand the culture and communities in which they are working.

Work alongside Fijian public health professionals. Experience the culture. See global health in action.

Click here to apply today!

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Courses

Students are required to take a total of 6 credits for summer term:

HLTH 491—Mentored Research (3 credits)
HLTH 496—Academic Internship (3 credits)

Participants may not take any other courses on this program, including BYU Online courses, without approval by the program director and ISP.
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Cost

$TBA
Includes LDS undergraduate tuition for 6 credits, international health insurance coverage, accommodation, excursions, and on-site coordination and support.

Does not include international airfare, preparation course tuition, passport, visa(s), immunizations, personal expenses, most meals, cell phones/international data, or personal excursions. Students should be prepared to cover local transportation expenses from their apartment to internship locations.
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Funding Sources

Regular BYU tuition scholarships, Pell Grants, and Federal Insured Student Loans may be applied to study abroad programs.

Students who submit the financial aid section of the ISP application and who have a current FAFSA form on file at the Financial Aid Office (A-41 ASB) will be considered for a Study Abroad scholarship.

Academic departments and colleges may assist with scholarships and grants.

Private grants and scholarships outside of BYU may also assist (see kennedy.byu.edu/scholarships).
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Preparation

Accepted students are required to participate in an international cross-cultural preparation course (IAS 369R, 1 credit hour). This course will be held each Wednesday at 6 pm during the second block of the winter 2027 semester.

International study programs are physically, emotionally, and mentally taxing and you must be in good health to participate. These programs often take place in international locations that do not have the same level of safety and services in terms of transportation, living conditions, residential accommodations, food, public behavior, and policing that you may be used to on campus. If you have further questions or concerns on this, please see our travel policy.
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Housing

Students will be housed in local apartments, hostels or dorms.
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Travel

Students are responsible for purchasing their own airfare to and from the program sites. Airline reservations must be made through BYU Travel. Students should contact a BYU Travel agent.

BYU Travel
280 HRCB
(801) 422-6293
travel@byu.edu
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Application Process

Students must be 18 years of age or older to participate.

Complete the online application here. A nonrefundable $35 application fee is required; applicants will be interviewed once the application is complete.

Students will be notified via e-mail of their acceptance into the program. The first payment is due upon acceptance; please refer to the Payment Information page.

Priority Deadline: 1 November 2026
Application Deadline: 1 December 2026
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Program Adjustments

International Study Programs (ISP) reserves the right to cancel this program, revise its offerings, or make any adjustments to the preliminary cost.

If it becomes necessary for ISP to cancel a program, all program payments made to BYU ISP will be refunded to the student’s BYU Financial account.

ISP is the only office authorized to cancel any of its programs.
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Faculty

Steve Thygerson
(801) 422-1891
steve.thygerson@byu.edu
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Contact Us

International Study Programs
101 HRCB
(801) 422-3686
isp@byu.edu
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ISP Student Handbook

To see the student handbook, click here.
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Payment Schedule

To see the payment schedule, click here.