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Knowledge for a Sustainable World

KIT Royal Tropical Institute  is an independent centre of expertise, education, intercultural cooperation and hospitality dedicated to sustainable development. 

Based on a national heritage site in Amsterdam, KIT focuses on key areas where it can make a difference: Gender, Global Health, Intercultural Communication and Sustainable Economic Development.

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Featured work at KIT Royal Institute

State of African Women Report

Featured project

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Green Buildings Congress

Featured event

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Our Services

Knowledge Services

Intercultural Communication 

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Study at KIT Royal Tropical Institute

Are you looking for masters or short courses in international and public health?

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Scholarship Information

Finding funding is one of the challenges faced by students wanting to study at KIT. 

For your convenience we have listed a number of funding agencies that may be prepared to sponsor candidates needing financial support, and links to other fellowship pages. This page can be used as a starting point for your search for funding. 

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