Please note that courses taken abroad will satisfy requirements for the Arab Studies Minor and Certificate. Please contact us to coordinate any course substitutions of program requirements. For general information on studying abroad, visit the AU Study Abroad Office — see also a recent study abroad student's Reflections on Beirut.
Cairo
Experience one of the oldest, most culturally rich and exciting cities in the world—Cairo, the capital of Egypt! An ancient civilization, the renowned Nile River, and bustling cities are all part of this unique country. AU students can now become part of this diverse, international campus community and contribute to improving America's understanding of this remarkable country. Academic and language programs are available during the regular semester and during an intensive summer program.
Please visit Egypt: American University in Cairo for more info.
Beirut
Study abroad in a dynamic, unique and culturally rich city on the Mediterranean—Beirut, Lebanon! The city is an exciting mix of cultures and faiths perched on a breathtaking sweep of Mediterranean coastline. AUB has grown from 16 students in a rented house to a major university with over 6,900 students located on a 73-acre campus overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. Academic and language programs are available during the regular semester and during an intensive summer program.
Please visit Lebanon: American University of Beirut for more info.
Sharjah
If you're interested in Middle Eastern studies, or just want a cosmopolitan, international university in a distinctive locale outside the United States, then American University of Sharjah (AUS) may be for you! AUS is thoroughly grounded in Arab culture and is striving to be part of a larger process of the revitalization of intellectual life in the Middle East. Regular semester academic programs are available.
Please see AU of Sharjah for more info.
