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India - Fall 2026

Discover the Beauty and Culture of India

While the south is decorated with sandy deserts, lush forest, and warm beaches, India is framed in the north by the towering snow-capped Himalayas. This vast terrain is rich in culture and deep history ranging all the way back to the dawn of 3000 BC. Make India your classroom for the semester...come experience the changing culture in a globalized, multicultural India, and the blend of modern alongside historic ways and wonders.

  • Experience the culture, people, colors and fascinating traditions as we explore three diverse regions of India
  • Experience the generosity of people who will graciously welcome you for a cup of chai and a chance to talk with you
  • Working with local communities through a non-profit founded by EMU alumni
  • Living and studying on distinctive university campuses

  • An audience with His Holiness the Dalai Lama—a once in a lifetime experience!

Explore India: EMU photos and journals

Information

  • Estimated Cost: tuition, room and board plus $2,500 travel fee (Subject to change based on currency exchange rates and air fares)
  • Semester Leaders: 
    Dr. Gaurav Pathania, Sociology and Peacebuilding
    Dr. Mary Sprunger, History
  • Credits: 15 semester hours

  • Scholarships are available - talk to EMU Financial Aid

Courses

  • ICSSC 201 Intercultural Social Science: India 3 SH
    Students will gain understanding of themselves and of their own culture as we explore Indian life and culture, enriched by daily interactions with host country nationals, living and studying on partner university campuses, and reflecting on experiences.
  • ICHIS 317 - Indian History and Culture: Empire, Colonialism, Globalization 3 SH
    Explores the long historical and cultural changes of India dating back to the early Mogul emperors, British rule, Indian independence in 1947, and current governance in the world's largest democracy. 
  • CORE300: Power, Systems and Justice (Activism, Race, Class, Caste and Gender) 3SH

  • ICSOC 304  Food, Energy and a Sustainable Future for India 3 SH

  • ICREL 303 - Belief, Practice and Tradition: World Religions in India 3 SH
    Students will interact with the many religions prevalent in India, visiting mosques, temples, churches, and other religious sites. 

Immunizations

Immunizations and prescriptions may be obtained at EMU Health Services by appointment.
Immunizations may also be obtained from your local health department or primary care provider.