Nursing in Guatemala

Clinical Immersion Abroad

UT Tyler Faculty-Led Programs

Program Overview

Earn clinical hours in Guatemala while making a real impact! Join our program to provide essential healthcare to rural communities. You'll assist in clinics, deliver care, and work alongside local professionals.

Academics

Students participating in this program will need to be Level 4 nursing undergraduate or graduate nursing students. The tuition and fees associated with the course are not included in the program fee.

Program Cost

The program cost is $1, 798.*

Includes:

Accommodations

Local Transportation

Cultural excursions

Most Meals

Does not include:

Round-trip airfare

Tuition & Fees

Personal expenses

UT system mandatory travel/health insurance

*Fees are subject to change

Housing & Meals

Housing

Housing in the dorms near the hospital.

Meals

The program is inclusive of most meals except meals when in Antigua.

Transportation

In-country transportation is included in the program fee, i.e. group airport pick-up & drop-off.

International round-trip airfare is not included in the program fee. Group flight purchasing for participants can be arranged by the Office of International Programs.

Entry Requirements

Passport

All international travel requires a valid passport. The passport must be valid for the entire duration of your stay. In addition, your passport must have at least six months’ remaining validity on your passport from the date of your planned return. If you do not have a valid passport, your study abroad advisor will contact you to schedule an appointment.

Visa

Utilize the U.S. State Department's Learn About Your Destination search tool to research your destination country. On the nation's information webpage, you will discover details about entry, exit, and visa prerequisites.

Vaccinations

None required

Faculty Leader

Shirley Ballard

Professor

Department of Nursing

shirleyballard@uttyler.edu

Important Dates

Application Deadline	November 1st
UT Tyler Scholarship Deadline	November 15th
Program Fee Due Date	TBA
Program Dates	February 13th - 22nd 2026

July dates will be posted once we close the application for February travel.

What's Next?

Study Abroad Application

Scholarship Application

UT Tyler Passport