- Ifrane, Morocco
Al Akhawayn University in Ifrane offers an American liberal arts
educational experience on an architecturally stunning modern campus
amidst the glory of Morocco's Middle Atlas Mountains. Known for its
international scope, purpose, and influence, roughly 30% of the
university population are international.
The university boasts a comfortable, safe, and exciting residential
student life on campus featuring hundreds of student-run activities,
with over 96% of undergraduates living on campus with roommates from
Morocco and the world.
Participate on exchange for a semester, year-long, or summer term,
paying UT tuition and taking any classes in AUI's course catalog; or
participate on the ARANAS summer program as an affiliate, paying the
program fee to AUI.
Area(s) of Study
- African And African Diaspora S
- Economics
- Humanities
- Middle Eastern Studies
- Arabic
- Engineering Studies
- International Relations And Gl
- Psychology
- Art History
- Geography
- Liberal Arts
- Social Science
- Business Administration
- Government
- Mathematics
- Sociology
- Communication Studies
- History
- Middle Eastern Languages And C
- Women's And Gender Studies
- Computer Science
2 Programs Available for AL AKHAWAYN UNIVERSITY
Sponsored by UT Austin - a University-wide Exchange
Academic Information
AUI follows a North American curriculum with classes taught in English. Students take 15 credits (5 classes) during the semester. Language courses in Arabic and French are offered each semester. Summer exchange for regular courses (See Special program below for summer for Arabic & N. Afr Studies).
Language(s) of Instruction
English, Arabic, and French
Eligibility
- Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance
- Recommended 3.0 GPA; minimum 2.5 GPA considered.
Service Learning/Internship
- Service Learning - No
- Internship - No
Housing
Exchange students are required to live in university housing and use a meal plan. There are 16 dormitories located on campus that are equipped to house 1000 students. Most students will live in shared rooms. The rooms are well-furnished, spacious and in walking distance of all university facilities.
Open To
Students from all colleges and schools
Program Cost
Students on semester programs will pay additional infrastructure fees to Al Akhawayn upon arrival, no more than a few hundred dollars plus the cost of housing and food. Housing deposit and meal plan must be paid in advance of semester.
Dates:
- Program: January 15, 2025 to May 18, 2025
- Instructional: January 20, 2025 to May 18, 2025
- Final Deadline: October 1, 2024
- Program: May 26, 2025 to July 19, 2025
- Instructional: June 2, 2025 to July 19, 2025
- Final Deadline: March 1, 2025
- Program: August 30, 2025 to December 23, 2025
- Instructional: September 8, 2025 to December 23, 2025
- Final Deadline: March 1, 2025
Application Code
090034
Program Coordinator
Daniel E Ach
Additional Resources
Program Website
Peer Evaluations
Video
Exchange Partner Information
Video
Next Step
1) View advising videos Explore: Education Abroad 101 and Explore regional. Attend a live Q&A with questions. 2) View Ready to Apply video. 3) Self-authorize your application via the Get Started link below and apply! Videos and Q&A events found here: https://global.utexas.edu/abroad/apply/advising.
Sponsored by Special
Academic Information
Choose courses from: Beg., Intermed., or Adv. Arabic (6-8 credits), North African and Middle East Studies such History of the Arab World, Islamic Art and Architecture, etc. (3-6 credits), and Internships and Field Experience (special fees may apply for certain options).
Language(s) of Instruction
English and Arabic
Eligibility
- Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance
- No foreign language required
- Minimum 2.0 GPA
Service Learning/Internship
- Service Learning - No
- Internship - Yes
Open To
Students from all colleges and schools
Program Cost
AUI program fee includes all tuition, room/board, pickups from airport, and trips within Morocco. UT Fees, flights to/from Morocco and personal travel and expenses are budgeted by students separately.
Dates:
- Program: May 26, 2025 to July 19, 2025
- Instructional: May 26, 2025 to July 19, 2025
- Final Deadline: March 1, 2025
Application Code
290122
Program Coordinator
Daniel E Ach
Additional Resources
Next Step
1) View advising videos Explore: Education Abroad 101 and Explore regional. Attend a live Q&A with questions. 2) View Ready to Apply video. 3) Fill out the interest form on AUI's webpage. 4) Self-authorize your application via the Get Started link below and apply!