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Location
  • Ecuador
    • Galapagos
Term
J-Term, Short Term, Summer
Subject Areas
Conservation and Preservation Ecology Environmental Studies Sustainable Development
Need-based funding, Merit-based funding, General grants/scholarships
Health & Safety
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Program Details

Program Type
Provider
Degree Level
High School Diploma Bachelors
Housing
Host Family
Language
English

Pricing

What's Included
Accommodation Activities Classes Some Meals Travel Insurance Wifi
What's Included (Extra)

Optional AIFS Abroad Flight Package with round trip transfers between the airport and campus overseas for an additional cost.

May 03, 2025
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About Program

Study abroad in Ecuador with AIFS Abroad and combine your academic goals with cultural immersion in one of the world's most unique destinations. Choose from a programs in the remote Galápagos Islands, allowing you to earn college credit while exploring new interests. Take courses in Environmental Sciences and Ecology, and get to know local life through daily interactions and group activities.

AIFS Abroad programs in the Ecuador include housing, tuition, excursions and day trips, cultural and social activities, 24/7 emergency support, professional development and career readiness programming, comprehensive insurance, and on-site staff to help you live and learn while abroad. We're here to support you every step of the way!

Find yourself abroad with AIFS Abroad in Ecuador!

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Study abroad in the Galápagos Islands!
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Students exploring the biodiversity of the Galápagos Islands
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Diversity & Inclusion 💙

At AIFS Abroad, we support all participants in their study or internship abroad journey — no matter their gender, race, religion, age, physical ability, or sexual orientation. Everyone’s identity is shaped by many different factors, and for some, faith, spirituality, and religion play an important role in choosing where to go.

We encourage you to think about what matters most to you as you explore your program options.
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At AIFS Abroad, we’re here to support you throughout your study or intern abroad experience. We encourage you to connect with the culture around you—both where you’re from and where you’re going.

Each person brings their own background and perspective, and that matters when choosing a program and a destination. Taking time to reflect on your identity and learning about the experiences of others is a meaningful part of going abroad.

Everyone’s journey is different, and where you go can shape how included and comfortable you feel. As you explore your options, we hope the information below helps you find the program and location that feel right for you.
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Everyone’s experience abroad is different. The study abroad or international internship program location you choose can affect how connected and supported you feel. As you review your options, we encourage you to use the information linked below to help find a program and place that’s the right fit for you.
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Impact 🌎

In response to the overwhelming global climate crisis, AIFS Abroad is pleased to make sustainability a key priority when considering organizational, operational, and programming decisions. We understand that the only way to effectively combat this crisis and mitigate the effects of climate change is to drastically reduce our environmental impact. Therefore, AIFS Abroad has committed to reaching carbon neutrality. AIFS Abroad is proud to announce we have signed the CANIE Accord, becoming the first US provider to make this commitment.
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Program Highlights

  • Cultural and Social Activities included
  • On-Site Program Director to help with any questions or advice you may need throughout the program
  • Health & Safety 24/7 emergency support and comprehensive insurance
  • Personal/Professional Development: Access to the renowned Clifton StrengthsFinder assessment and alumni network
  • Green Initiative Carbon offsetting for all participants’ flights to and from their program location

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Study Ecosystems and Biodiversity in the Galápagos Islands, Ecuador at the Universidad San Francisco de Quito through AIFS Abroad. Explore the place Charles Darwin called home and completed some of his most important research. Study abroad programs in the Galápgos are currently being offered during January Term and Summer. Join us!

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About AIFS Abroad

AIFS Abroad is a leading provider of study abroad programs. Since 1964, more than 1.8 million students have traveled abroad with AIFS. Comprehensive program fees make it convenient for students to study abroad and intern abroad to experience all that the world has to offer. With over 60 years of experience, AIFS Abroad has the resources and...

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