Middle East & North Africa

Program has a language focus with two required courses: Modern Standard Arabic and Colloquial Jordanian Arabic. Two elective area studies courses in English. Students have access to campus facilities at the Princess Sumaya University of Technology. Excursions within Jordan. Lower cost.

Cosmopolitan city, on the Mediterranean coast; many Americans. Limited housing. Total enrollment: 30,000

Historic, multicultural city where religious diversity and tensions are visible. Prestigious university with a wide range of courses in English including religious studies, , psychology, dance and Arabic. More American students than at other Israeli universities. Total enrollment: 40,000

Smaller program in north; attractive, vibrant coastal city; pre-semester ulpan or kibbutz experience required; diverse student body; courses in Arabic language and culture; Peace and Conflict Studies; Psychology. Total enr.: 17,000

Full curriculum in English, including the sciences; Arabic & Middle East studies; based at a new campus one hour outside of city. Affluent suburban setting separates AUC from the diversity and urban attractions of Cairo; regular shuttle bus service between AUC and downtown Cairo. Total enrollment: 5,000