Cover one year's worth of Arabic language studies and earn six academic credits during our faculty-led summer program at the American University in Cairo. The Program is premised on a full-immersion approach that allows participants to make great progress in the language in a relatively short amount of time. During the six-week program, students will complete two new courses, Egypt: Culture and Society and Readings in Arabic Drama.
Program highlights:
- Full immersion in the language
- Daily classes with a local instructor alongside your Rice instructor.
- Excursions to the Pyramids, the Egyptian Museum, and Islamic Cairo.
- Overnight excursion to Alexandria.
- Community outreach and collaborative work with local NGOs.
- Local language partners.
- Social events with Egyptian families.
Participants who successfully complete the program can:
- Enroll in upper-level Arabic courses in Fall 2023 and Spring 2024.
- Fulfill the experiential learning component of the Certificate in Language & Intercultural Communication in Arabic.
As we continue to monitor the health and safety issues related to COVID-19, please be aware that program details are subject to change. We will keep you informed of any changes.
| Prerequisites | ARAB 264 or Placement in ARAB 301 |
| Location | Cairo, Egypt |
| Program Dates | Mid-May - June 2023 |
| Courses | Egypt: Culture and Society and Readings in Arabic Drama |
| Applications Open | December 2022 |
| Application Deadline | Late January 2023 |
See below for more important dates.
| Expense | Rice Students Pay |
|---|---|
| Tuition* | $6,000 |
| Airfare (estimated Houston - Cairo Round Trip) | $1,500 |
| Daily Breakfast and weekend meals | $300 |
| Personal Expenses | $300 |
| Sub-total | $2,100 |
| Total | $8,100 |
*Tuition includes:
- 6 Rice credit hours
- Accommodation in AUC dorms on campus
- Pocket money for two meals per day at campus restaurants and serveries during weekdays
- 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 on campus
- Meet and assist at Cairo airport
- Welcome and farewell lunch
Merit-based and need-based scholarships are available.
Learn about financial aid options at this link: Rice in Country Financial Aid
For more information consult with the Faculty Leader, Dr. Hossam Elsherbiny (he9@rice.edu).