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: Mid-May – June 2026
Location: Amman (Jordan)
Prerequisites:ARAB 264 or placement in ARAB 301
Application deadline: January 17, 2026
Participants who successfully complete the program can:
Enroll in upper-level Arabic courses in Fall 2025 and Spring 2026
Fulfill the experiential learning component of the Certificate in Language and Intercultural Communication in Arabic
| Expense | Rice Students Pay |
|---|---|
| Tuition* | $10,800 |
| Airfare (estimated Houston - Amman round trip) | $1,500 |
| Daily Lunch | Included |
| Personal Expenses | $300 |
| Sub-total | $2,100 |
| Total | $12,600 |
*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).