- Mombasa, Nairobi, Lodwar, Kenya
Over the course of two semesters, students enroll in a two-course
Humanitarian Product Development program starting with a spring course
and ending in the fall of the following year.
In between the two UT courses, during the month of May, selected
students have the option to travel to Kenya with the UT HE faculty
leader. In Kenya, students will collaborate with our Red Cross
partners and community representatives. Students will register for a
one-credit May Term course.
In order to participate in this program, students must be enrolled in
the required prerequisite spring course during spring registration.
Sponsored by Cockrell School of Engineering
Course(s)
- E S 177M - KENYA NEEDS ASSESSMENT-KEN
Academic Information
For the Kenya Needs Assessement May course students receive ES 177M. The credit is in-residence and the grade computes into the UT GPA.
Faculty
The course in Kenya is led by Bailey Jones who also teaches the spring and fall course sequence for this program. Bailey is passionate about engineering design as well as service and learning about other languages and cultures.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Eligibility
- Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance
- students must be in good academic and disciplinary standing
- enrollment in spring's Human Eng. Product Design course is required
Service Learning/Internship
- Service Learning - No
- Internship - No
Housing
Housing will be assigned by the program. Shared rooms with one bathroom/shower. No cooking facilities. Group meals are organized by the program.
Open To
Cockrell School of Engineering
Program Cost
The program cost include housing, all meals, materials, transportation in country & health/safety 24/7 support. Other costs listed are payable directly to provider of service. Scholarships are available to cover a large portion of the program costs.
Dates:
- Program: May 8, 2026 to May 23, 2026
- Instructional: May 11, 2026 to May 22, 2026
- Priority Deadline: November 5, 2025
- Final Deadline: December 10, 2025
Application Code
355159
Program Coordinator
Helena Wilkins-Versalovic
Additional Resources
Next Step
To apply for the course, contact Bailey Jones at Bailey.Jones@austin.utexas.edu To complete the portal application & any other questions, contact helena@austin.utexas.edu - Note: By 3/1/26, you will need to submit proof of a yellow fever vaccination and a valid passport for an E-visa.