Arabic Abroad

Program Suggestions

Explore these featured programs, offering courses that can help Arabic majors meet their requirements while experiencing the world! Note that Arabic students are not limited to these programs or locations. The Padnos International Center is happy to help students find additional programs that meet thier degree requirements. 
Study Abroad participants can use their experiences to fufill issues, global perspectives, gen-eds, and electives as well as specific major requirements. 

Semester and Academic Year Programs

Location

Program

Program Type

Courses

Notes

Oman 

Noor Majan Arabic Institute in Ibri or Muscat 

Provider

Available Courses

Intensive Arabic language, students obliged to follow Noor Majan’s site rules and dress code

Egypt

 American University in Cairo 

Provider

Available Courses

Competitive immersion program, must have completed at least one year of undergraduate studies before applying.

Jordan

 CET Jordan

Provider

Available Courses

Intensive Arabic language courses and internship opportunities

Jordan

CIEE Jordan

Provider

Available Courses

Courses taught entirely in Arabic

Summer Programs

Location

Program

Program Type

Courses

Notes

Jordan

 CIEE Jordan

Provider

Available Courses

Program covers all levels of Arabic language, 0-6 semesters of college-level Arabic (or equivalent) required

Morocco

 WorldStrides Morocco

Provider

Pre-Approved Courses

Arabic language courses at all levels as well as International relations and political science courses taught in English 

Jordan

 Amideast: Conflict & the Struggle for Peace 

Provider

Available Courses

Study in both Dublin, Ireland & Amman, Jordan on this program

Explore Other Program Options

There are other program options available. Schedule a study abroad advising appointment to learn more or browse our other program options:

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Other Opportunities

Internships

Gain real-world experience globally and build your international network by participating in an Arabic internship abroad. 

Internships Abroad

Internships

Scholarship Opportunities

Critical Language Scholarship

Explore more scholarship opportunities through our scholarship page 

 

Scholarships

Department Contact

Majd Al-Mallah

Arabic Department Chair

B-2-247 Mackinac Hall

(616) 331-3634

[email protected]



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