GALAPAGOS ACADEMIC INSTITUTE FOR THE ARTS & SCIENCES

The Galapagos Academice Institute for the Arts & Sciences (GAIAS) is located in Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, the capital of the Galapagos Archipelago on the island of San Cristóbal. This small bayside village is the oldest settlement of the Archipelago and has a population of around 6,000 inhabitants, most of whom make their living principally by artesanal fishing and tourism.

Established in January 2002, GAIAS offers full-semester study abroad programs, as well as short-term, tailor-made programs that can be designed to fit the specific needs of any group.

GAIAS also operates a community college for the local population, offering two-year Associate degrees in Business Administration, Natural Resource Management and Tourism Management. An important goal of GAIAS is to promote sustainable development of the islands by enhancing the educational level of the local population.

MISSION:

• Teaching and research at an international level.
• Promoting sustainable development of the islands by enhancing the educational level of the local population and establishing volunteer services.
• Supporting and providing sustainable economic alternatives to fishermen and other local stakeholders.
• Participating in the conservation efforts of the Galapagos.

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