Scholarships & study abroad
Study Abroad in the MENA
For students coming to the Middle East and North Africa, primarily from the U.S.: semester, academic year, summer and faculty-led programs hosted by Amideast.
Overview
Amideast Education Abroad
Amideast Education Abroad hosts students in the Middle East and North Africa for semester, academic year, summer and faculty-led programs.
Detailed information on how to apply, housing, meals and courses is maintained in the Education Abroad Application Portal. This page carries program information, key dates and the application entry point.
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American University in Dubai Direct Enroll
Dubai, UAE. Enroll directly at the American University in Dubai for a summer, semester or academic year.
Area and Arabic Language Studies - Jordan
Amman, Jordan. 15 to 17 credits a semester of Arabic and area studies courses taught in English, with host family housing.
Area and Arabic Language Studies - Morocco
Rabat, Morocco. 14 to 17 credits a semester of Arabic and area studies courses taught in English, with host family housing.
Intensive Arabic - Jordan
Amman, Jordan. Five hours of Modern Standard and Jordanian Arabic a day, in one or two 4-week summer sessions.
Intensive Arabic - Morocco
Rabat, Morocco. Five hours of Modern Standard and Moroccan Arabic (Darija) a day, in one or two 4-week summer sessions.
More semester, summer and short-term programs will be added once the Education Abroad team confirms them.
For partners & institutions
Partner with Amideast Education Abroad
For U.S. and international universities, community colleges, study abroad offices and faculty seeking short-term, faculty-led or direct-enroll programs in the MENA region.
Partner logos to be supplied and approved for use.
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Student blog
Student story to come
Study abroad posts will be drawn from the News & Resources library.
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Student blog
Student story to come
Study abroad posts will be drawn from the News & Resources library.
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Resources
Application Portal
The Education Abroad portal holds how to apply, housing and meals, course lists and fees.
Open the portalHealth, Safety, and Security
Guidance for students and sending schools.
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Scholarships for Study Abroad
Funding options for U.S. students, including need-based awards, the Amideast Community College Scholars Fund, Blog Abroad and non-Amideast funding sources.
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Academic Oversight
How Amideast oversees the academic quality of its education abroad programs, including the Arabic program.
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Alumni
Education Abroad alumni community.
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Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Programs are designed for students coming to the MENA region, primarily U.S. students. Community college students may be eligible for select programs. Eligibility details will be confirmed by the Education Abroad team.
Get in touch
Contact us about Study Abroad
Reach the Education Abroad team with questions about Amideast study abroad programs.
- Team:
- Education Abroad team
- Email, phone and hours:
- Awaiting confirmation
- Emergency contacts:
- Current participants receive emergency contact information through the Education Abroad team before departure.
Headquarters contact information stays in the site footer.
Alumni community
Stay connected after your program
Join the Amideast alumni community to hear about learning opportunities, events, and stories from fellow participants.