Highlights

All courses are taught in English. You will select from three environmental tracks including:

- Evolution, Ecology and Conservation
- Marine Ecology
- People, Politics and the Environment

Other Highlights:
- Live in a homestay and gain valuable cultural exposure.
- Enjoy IES Abroad-sponsored field trips to local artisan markets and the Amazon region
- Have the opportunity to enroll in a 1-credit Spanish Language course

Must-see locations:

Cousins Rock
Cousins Rock is a centrally located diving site in the islands and was recently named one of the most photographically productive dives in the central islands by Scuba Diving magazine. Octopi, sharks, sea turtles and sea horses are among the myriad of species seen on a dive in this area.

Charles Darwin Research Station
Established in 1964, the Charles Darwin Research Station is located on the island of Santa Cruz. Scientists conduct research and projects here aimed at preserving the unique marine and terrestrial ecosystems of the Galapagos Islands.

Darwin Island
Named after the famous scientist, Charles Darwin, Darwin is the smallest island of the Galapagos measuring one kilometer in area. The highlight of the island is the marine life as the island itself is not open for land visits. Dolphins, Green Turtles, Manta rays, Whale sharks, as well as Hammerhead, Galapagos and Blacktip sharks can be viewed while scuba-diving near the island.

Sierra Negra Volcano
Sierra Negra is a large shield volcano at the South eastern end of Isabela Island in the Galapagos that rises to an altitude of 1124m.

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Cost in US$:

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This Program is open to

Worldwide Participant.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Home-stays