Hosted by American Center for Mongolian Studies

ACMS Mongolia Field School

Location

Mongolia
- Ulaanbaatar

Term

Summer

Subject Areas

View Other Details

Program Details

Program Type

Faculty Led

Housing

Apartment Dormitory

Language

Mongolian

Pricing

Starting Price

1000

Price Details

Tuition is $1,000 for the (5 day) pre-session, and $2,900 for full-term (19 day) courses and a significant number of scholarships of up to $2,500 are available, with awards based on merit, diversity and need. Tuition covers the costs of the academic program, travel arrangements for course-related travel within Mongolia, accommodations for all nights during the Field School, and most meals. Participants are responsible for making their own travel arrangements to and from Ulaanbaatar, and should budget for incidental expenses during their stay in Mongolia. All applicants who apply by the priority deadline are given priority consideration for fellowship awards.

What's Included

Accommodation Activities Classes Meals Transportation

What's Not Included

Airfare SIM cards Travel Insurance Visa

Last Updated: Dec 03, 2019

Last Reviewed: Oct 25, 2019

Wish List

0 travelers are looking at this program

About Program

Participate in a unique field school opportunity being offered in the summer Mongolia. Travel to a variety of scenic and vibrant locations, and take courses in: Media & Journalism (5 days); Literature & Music; Climate & Grassland Studies; Climate Change & Public Health; Buddhism & Natural World; Gobi Futures; and Mining & Environment (19 days each). Gain a special insight into the amazing culture and traditions of Mongolia, while building field research experience that can be applied in any setting. Work with faculty leaders to develop personal interest areas, and gain academic credit. Each course of the Mongolia Field School will begin and end in Ulaanbaatar with an orientation course that will include lectures by Mongolian and international experts and visits to local sites of interest. All Field School participants will then travel outside Ulaanbaatar to field locations related to their particular course.

Request Info

Video and Photos

Mongolia Field School 2019 participants gather by the Eg River Science Camp as the course leader briefs them

Program Highlights

Travel to breathtaking scenic locations in Mongolia and learn about Mongolia’s fascinating and unique culture and traditions
Experience this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity with fellow adventurers and intellectuals while gaining lifelong skills in an immersive environment in Asia
Build field research experience related to courses on topics you are passionate about and learn techniques that can be applied in any setting
Gain invaluable experience that will enrich you personally, advance you professionally and expand your worldview
Work with experienced faculty leaders to develop research topics of your own interest while learning and interacting directly with experts

Related Programs

Program Reviews

Looks like there aren't any reviews yet for this program. Leave a Review

Questions & Answers

About American Center for Mongolian Studies

The American Center for Mongolian Studies (ACMS) is a non-profit educational organization that works to support Mongolian Studies through the development of academic resources, offering student and research support, and fostering academic partnerships in all fields of study related to Mongolia. Our office in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia is the only brick...