- Amman, Jordan
Centrally located, Amman is the ideal place to unravel intriguing
Middle Eastern and international issues like Arab-Israeli relations,
regional conflicts, politics, international relations, environment,
and more. Get a grasp of the region through studying and living in a
cosmopolitan city that celebrates the history and modern life. Courses
are taught in English by CIEE faculty at CIEE Amman and one course can
be taken at PSUT. Immersive co-curricular activities are designed to
increase intercultural understanding.
From Amman's maze-like downtown to the exotic souks, minarets,
mosques, and coffeehouses you'll experience the Middle East firsthand
in this unforgettable summer or semester Middle East Studies program.
You can put your learning of Arabic on fast-forward in the heart of
Amman through Advance Arabic language or intensive summer Arabic
language programs.
Area(s) of Study
- Anthropology
- Communication Studies
- Humanities
- Linguistics
- Arabic
- Economics
- International Relations And Gl
- Middle Eastern Studies
- Art History
- Government
- Liberal Arts
- Religious Studies
- Communication
- History
Sponsored by CIEE - a UT Affiliate
Academic Information
CIEE Amman offers students a series of specially designed area studies courses. Area studies courses provide an overview of issues relevant to Jordan and the broader Middle East region.
Faculty
Courses available in ECO, HIS, IRG, EVS, R S, literature, politics, and regional diplomacy. Internships, volunteering available. All take Modern Standard Arabic and Colloquial Jordanian Arabic and onsite placement exam. One course can be taken at Princess Sumaya University for Technology (PSUT).
Language(s) of Instruction
English and Arabic
Eligibility
- Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance
- Middle East Studies: Overall GPA 2.5
- students must follow CIEE website eligibility guidance
- Advanced Arabic: GPA 3.0, 4 sem college-level M.S. Arabic GPA 3.3
Service Learning/Internship
- Service Learning - No
- Internship - Yes
Housing
ARABIC LANGUAGE PROGRAM: Students are housed in Arabic-speaking homestays. MIDDLE EAST STUDIES (SEMESTER) AND SUMMER PROGRAMS: Students have the option of living with a Jordanian host family or in an apartment with other CIEE program participants. Cost reflects homestay option.
Open To
Students from all colleges and schools
Program Cost
Students pay a $75 application, $19/wk overseas insurance, and a $600 affiliated studies registration fee to UT Austin. Students pay an application and program fee (tuition, housing) to CIEE. See the Provider website for details. Federal financial aid and scholarships apply for full-time summer (6 credits)/semester (12) enrollment.
Dates:
- Program: February 10, 2025 to June 21, 2025
- Instructional: February 10, 2025 to June 21, 2025
- Final Deadline: October 15, 2024
- Program: May 25, 2025 to July 25, 2025
- Instructional: May 25, 2025 to July 25, 2025
- Final Deadline: March 16, 2025
- Program: September 15, 2025 to January 31, 2026
- Instructional: September 15, 2025 to January 31, 2026
- Final Deadline: March 16, 2025
Application Code
210042
Program Coordinator
Phoebe Scott
Additional Resources
Program Website
Peer Evaluations
Scholarships
Scholarships
Make an Appointment
Next Step
1) View mandatory advising videos: Explore: Education Abroad 101. Attend a live EA Q&A to ask questions. 2) View the Ready to Apply video. 3) Self-authorize your application via the Get Started link below and apply! PC: Phoebe Scott. Find advising videos, Q&A events at https://global.utexas.edu/abroad/apply/advising