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CIEE Gaborone, BotswanaBotswana
  • Terms:  Fall, spring semesters, academic year
  • Eligibility:  Min. GPA, sophomore standing, African studies course(s) strongly recommended
  • Instruction:  Regular university courses in English
  • Subjects:  African studies, social sciences, natural sciences, humanities, engineering and technology, Business, Setswana language
  • Housing:  On-campus housing
  • Cost:  Program fee and IPE fee
  • Application:  CIEE application, turn in to IPE office
  • Application Deadline:  Fall semester, academic year: February 1, spring semester: May 1 Application may be accepted after the deadline on a space available basis.
  • Website:  http://www.ciee.org
  • Contact:  International Programs and Exchanges

SIT Program in GaboroneBotswana
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  • Terms:  Fall or Spring semester
  • Eligibility:  Sophomore standing or above at the time of application. Minimum 3.0 GPA. Previous college-level coursework and/or other significant preparation in environmental Studies, ecology, biology, or related fields.
  • Instruction:  In English
  • Subjects:  Botswana life and culture, ecology and conservation, environmental field Studies, independent research projects
  • Housing:  Homestays, hostels, hotels, private homes
  • Cost:  Program fee and IPE fee. Please consult the budget binders in the IPE reference library for total estimated costs.
  • Application:  SIT application: please submit to the IPE office
  • Application Deadline:  Fall semester -- January 1. Spring Semester --May 1 Application may be accepted after the deadline on a space available basis.
  • Website:  http://www.sit.edu/studyabroad
  • Contact:  International Programs and Exchanges

SIT Culture & Development Program in Dschang & YaondeCameroon
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  • Terms:  Fall or Spring semester
  • Eligibility:  Sophomore standing or above at the time of application. Minimum 3.0 GPA. 3 recent semesters of college-level French or equivalent, ability to follow coursework in French.
  • Instruction:  In French
  • Subjects:  Intensive French, French culture and development, field Studies, independent research projects
  • Housing:  Homestays, hostels, hotels, camping, private homes
  • Cost:  Program fee and IPE fee. Please consult the budget binders in the IPE reference library for total estimated costs.
  • Application:  SIT application: please submit to the IPE office
  • Application Deadline:  Fall semester -- January 1. Spring Semester -- May 1
  • Website:  http://www.sit.edu/studyabroad
  • Contact:  International Programs and Exchanges

American University of Cairo Direct ExchangeEgypt
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  • Terms:  Fall semester, Spring semester, academic year
  • Eligibility:  Junior standing or above. Minimum 3.0 GPA.
  • Instruction:  In English. Students attend regular AUC classes.
  • Subjects:  Full range of university curriculum
  • Housing:  Student residences or apartments
  • Cost:  Exchange fee equal to regular tuition and housing at the UW plus IPE fee.
  • Application:  IPE application: please submit to the IPE office
  • Application Deadline:  January 15* late applicants to be considered on a space available basis
  • Website:  http://www.aucegypt.edu
  • Contact:  International Programs and Exchanges

Center for Arabic Study Abroad Program at American University of CairoEgypt
  • Terms:  Academic year, Summer
  • Eligibility:  Sophomore standing or above. Minimum 3.0 GPA.
  • Instruction:  In Arabic. courses are taught at the American University of Cairo
  • Subjects:  Colloquial Egyptian Arabic, Modern Standard Arabic grammar and reading
  • Housing:  University accommodations
  • Cost:  Program fee and IPE fee. Please request a budget from the IPE office for total estimated costs.
  • Application:  CASA application: please submit directly to CASA administrative office. Please provide a COPY to the IPE office.
  • Application Deadline:  Please refer to the program website for details
  • Website:  http://www.utexas.edu/cola/centers/casa/
  • Contact:  International Programs and Exchanges

SIT Program in Accra & KumasiGhana
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  • Terms:  Fall or Spring semester
  • Eligibility:  Sophomore standing or above at the time of application. Minimum 3.0 GPA.
  • Instruction:  In English
  • Subjects:  Intensive Twi language, arts and culture, field Studies, independent research projects
  • Housing:  Homestays, hostels, hotels, private homes
  • Cost:  Program fee and IPE fee.
  • Application:  SIT application: please submit to the IPE office
  • Application Deadline:  Fall semester -- January 1. Spring semester -- May 1 Application may be accepted after the deadline on a space available basis.
  • Website:  http://www.sit.edu/studyabroad
  • Contact:  International Programs and Exchanges

SIT Program in Cape CoastGhana
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  • Terms:  Fall or Spring semester
  • Eligibility:  Sophomore standing or above at the time of application. Minimum 3.0 GPA.
  • Instruction:  In English
  • Subjects:  Ghanian life and culture, African diaspora Studies, field Studies, independent research projects
  • Housing:  Homestays, hostels, hotels, private homes
  • Cost:  Program fee and IPE fee. Please consult the budget binders in the IPE reference library for total estimated costs.
  • Application:  SIT application: please submit to the IPE office
  • Application Deadline:  Fall semester -- January 1. Spring semester -- May 1 Application may be accepted after the deadline on a space available basis.
  • Website:  http://www.sit.edu/studyabroad
  • Contact:  International Programs and Exchanges

CIEE/Study Center at Ashesi UniversityGhana
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  • Terms:  Fall semester, spring semester, academic year
  • Eligibility:  Averall GPA min. 3.0, GPA in major min. 3.0, min. jr. standing, African content courses recommended
  • Instruction:  English, Twi
  • Subjects:  African Studies, Archaeology, History, Philosophy, Pol. Sci, Social Studies, Twi language, Independent Study
  • Housing:  Ghanaian homestay, university apartments with other program participants, international, and Ghanaian students
  • Cost:  Program fee and IPE fee
  • Application:  CIEE application
  • Application Deadline:  Fall semester, academic year: February 1; Spring semester: May 1. Application may be accepted after the deadline on a space available basis.
  • Website:  http://www.ciee.org
  • Contact:  International Programs and Exchanges

Rothberg International School, Hebrew University of JerusalemIsrael
  • Terms:  Fall or Spring Semester
  • Eligibility:  Sophomore standing or above; Minimum 3.0 GPA
  • Instruction:  English and Hebrew
  • Subjects:  Jewish Studies, Religious Studies, Israel Studies, Middle East, Islamic Studies
  • Housing:  Dormitories
  • Cost:  Program Fee and IPE Fee
  • Application:  Please apply directly to Hebrew U. Also submit IPE Application to IPE office (no recommendation letters required for IPE).
  • Application Deadline:  Please refer to program website
  • Website:  http://overseas.huji.ac.il
  • Contact:  International Programs and Exchanges

Tel Dor Archaeological Excavation & Field SchoolIsrael
  • Terms:  Summer
  • Eligibility:  See website
  • Instruction:  See website
  • Subjects:  Students who successfully complete the course requirements of the Field School will receive 12 credits (either graded or C/NC) from the University of Washington in either Classics (CLAS) 399, Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations (NELC) 399, or Archaeology (ARCH) 270. These credits can be counted toward a major in these programs.
  • Housing:  See website
  • Cost:  See website
  • Application:  See website
  • Application Deadline:  It is recommended that applications be submitted by March 10; no applications will be accepted after April 15.
  • Website:  http://depts.washington.edu/teldor/
  • Contact:  Prof. Sarah Culpepper Stroup (scstroup@u.washington.edu)

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