NOTICE:
Due to ongoing safety concerns in the region, CLIC has made the difficult decision to cancel Rice in Jordan for summer 2026.
Cover one year worth of Arabic language studies and earn six academic credits during our faculty-led summer program in Amman, Jordan. The Program is premised on a full-immersion approach that allows participants to make progress in Arabic by leaps and bounds in a relatively short amount of time. During the six-week program, students complete ARAB 333 (Arab Interactional Competence and Communication) & ARAB 334 (Culture & Society in the Arab World), both of which are only offered in Jordan.
Program Highlights
Homestays with local families
Daily classes with a local instructor alongside your Rice instructor
Weekly excursions
Day trip to Petra
Community outreach and collaborative work with local NGOs
Local language partners
Rice in Jordan Facts
Dates: May 17 – June 26, 2026
Location: Amman (Jordan)
Prerequisites:ARAB 264 or placement in ARAB 301
Application deadline: January 20, 2026
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 Houston - Amman 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 Jordan with a research project/internship through the Rice in Jordan Wagoner Research Pathway.
Merit-based and need-based scholarships are available.
For more information about Rice in Jordan, contact the faculty leader, Dr. Hossam Elsherbiny, at (he9@rice.edu).