Au Sable Institute

River explorations in Costa Rica

Field-based environmental studies courses from around the globe.

The King’s University proudly partners with the Au Sable Institute of Environmental Studies which offers over 23 environmental studies courses to King’s students. These courses cover everything from marine biology and tropical agriculture to field botany and alpine ecology.

The Au Sable Institute has five global campuses:

  • Tiruchirappalli, India
  • Great Lakes in northern Michigan
  • Vera Blanca, Costa Rica
  • The Pacific Rim institute on Whidbey Island
  • Chicago, Illinois

Participants can take classes, learn hands-on skills and techniques, gain field experience, conduct research and more, all from a Christian perspective.

Here's what your summer at Au Sable could look like...

More Information

For more information contact Dr. Vern Peters. You can also visit the Au Sable website to learn more about their courses.

Register Today

Contact the Registration and Student Finance Office to take this program for credit. King’s recommends taking this program in your second year of study or later.  

To become a King’s student, apply today.