Study Abroad in the Middle East and North Africa!

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The University of Wyoming is one of the best universities in America for study abroad! Home to the largest public land grant study abroad scholarship endowment in the country, students are highly encouraged to study abroad while attending the University of Wyoming and often find their entire experience abroad fully funded. Thanks to our strategic partnerships in the beautiful and diverse Middle East and North Africa region, students have a fantastic variety of universities, internships, national scholarships, and academic programs to choose from when augementing their experience in the MENA program.

Students interested in studying abroad in the Middle East/North Africa are invited to choose one of the study abroad options below that best suits their academic and personal goals.

Please note that Track 1 (Arabic Language & Culture) of the MENA Minor requires a semester language study abroad or an equivalent such as domestic language immersion programs.

Study Abroad Locations in the Middle East

What are the first steps to study abroad?

If you are interested in partaking in a domestic or international experience pertainent to your MENA-related career goals, we highly recommend you come speak with us so we can connect you with our amazing network of contacts and can help you with your program applications. Shoot us an email to chat at arabic@uwyo.edu ! After exploring your options, you are required to meet with the regional advisor to recieve detailed information about any needed visa or departure steps. The advisor for the Middle East/North Africa region is Dianne Thompson.

Contact information for Dianne Thompson: twostep@uwyo.edu Follow this link to book an appointment.

Funding Opportunities

We want you to take advantage of UW's robust scholarship opportunities! Apart from regular postings on WyoScholarships, keep an eye out for national programs. To learn more about departmental scholarship opportunities check out our SPPAIS scholarships.

Even MORE MENA scholarships!

DIRECT EXCHANGE PARTNER UNIVERSITY: AL-AKHAWAYN UNIVERSITY

Ifrane, Morocco | Year-long, semester, and summer classes availible

This popular world-class university in the highlands of Morocco's Atlas Mountains is a great place to improve your Arabic language skills and take exciting classes! Well-suited for international studies, political science, computer science, engineering, humanities, and social sciences students.

Learn more about the study abroad program on this page.

CIEL ISRAELI-PALESTINIAN CONFLICT & PEACE PROCESS SUMMER PROGRAM

This annual study abroad experience allows UW students to travel to the Middle East and learn more about the Israel-Palestinian conflict. Students are exposed to peace processes, diplomatic relations, and foreign policy. Students will meet politicians, community leaders, non-governmental organizations, faith leaders, and victims/survivors from all sides impacted by the conflict to hear a comprehensive view of the divergent perspectives, narratives, and human stories of people living in the region.

Hosted by the Center for International Experiential Learning, students will be in Jordan, Israel, and the West Bank.

Learn more about the study abroad program on this page.

Read the syllabus to learn more about the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Narratives Court (HP 4976).

CONTACT US

Arabic & Middle Eastern Studies | School of Politics, Public Affairs & International Studies

Arts & Sciences Building 331

1000 E. University Ave.

Laramie, WY 82071

Phone: (307) 766-3006

Email: arabic@uwyo.edu