Cover one year worth of Arabic language studies and earn six academic credits during our faculty-led summer program in Cairo, Egyplt. The program is a full-immersion approach that allows participants to make progress in Arabic in a short time.
Program Highlights
Homestays with local families
Daily classes with a local instructor alongside your Rice instructor
Weekly excursions
Community outreach and collaborative work with local NGOs
Local language partners
Rice in Egypt Facts
Dates:
Location: Cairo, Egypt
Prerequisites:
Application deadline: January 18, 2027
Participants who successfully complete the program can:
Enroll in upper-level Arabic courses in Fall 2026 and Spring 2027
Fulfill the experiential learning component of the Certificate in Language and Intercultural Communication in Arabic
| Expense | Rice Students Pay |
|---|---|
| Tuition* | $11,400 |
| Airfare (estimated round trip) | $1,500 |
| Daily Lunch | $200 |
| Personal Expenses | $300 |
| Sub-total | $2,100 |
| Total | $13,200 |
*Tuition includes
Six Rice credit hours
Accommodation with a host family for six weeks
All excursions, including transportation, meals, and a local guide
Language partners
Community outreach and visits to local NGOs
24-hour WIFI and access to a fully equipped kitchen
Transportation to and from the airport
Welcome and farewell lunch
Course materials
Please inquire about the possibility of combining your study abroad program in Egypt with the Rice in Jordan Wagoner Research Pathway.
Merit-based and need-based scholarships are available.
For more information about Rice in Egypt, contact the faculty leader, Dr. Hossam Elsherbiny, at (he9@rice.edu).