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CIEE Arts + Sciences (Abu Dhabi University) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (Directory Program)

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  • Locations: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
  • Program Terms: Spring
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: CIEE 
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Click here for a definition of this term Language of Instruction: English Housing Options: Apartment (alone), Apartment (shared)
Click here for a definition of this term Areas of Study: Accounting, Anthropology, Biology, Business, Chemistry, Communications, Economics, Engineering, Environmental Studies, Finance, Gender Studies, Health Science, IT/Computer Science, Law, Management, Marketing, Mathematics & Statistics, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Sustainability Program Type: Study Abroad
Minimum GPA: 2.5
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Arts + Sciences (Abu Dhabi University)

Abu Dhabi, UAE

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Program Overview

Your Arts + Sciences program in Abu Dhabi lasts a full semester and is designed for students from all academic backgrounds. You will enroll in a combination of host institution courses and courses taught online through CIEE's global academic partner, ASU, with a wide range of subjects to choose from. Enhance your experience with cross-disciplinary cultural and extracurricular activities while immersing yourself in Emirati culture. Live and learn in Abu Dhabi!

Unique Experiences

Explore Louvre Abu Dhabi's rich collection of local and regional artifacts

to gain insight into the history, culture, and traditions of the Arabian Gulf and the Middle East

Visit the Zayed national Museum

to learn about the UAE's history before oil discover, when its people were mainly pearl divers and fishermen

Tour the newly build Abrahamic Family House

which houses the places of worship for the three monotheistic religions, where the UAE promotes peace, dialogue, and cultural understanding

Read About Abu Dhabi

Program Highlights

  • Academic Courses: Choose from host institution courses and online courses delivered by CIEE’s global partner, ASU, that align with your academic major.
  • Immersive Experiences: Participate in activities, excursions, study tours, and more that showcase your host city's culture, values, and local art, film, music, cuisine, and sports scenes.
  • Cultural Projects: Volunteer with members of the local community, join university clubs to socialize with your peers, and attend local workshops and events to get to know your host city.

Excursions & Activities

CIEE’s excursions and cultural activities in Abu Dhabi will open doors for you to explore United Arab Emirates’ rich diversity, language, culture, history, contemporary trends, vibrant art, and timeless beauty in ways that will enhance your time abroad.

Samples of excursions and activities: 

  • Visit the Louvre Abu Dhabi that houses a rich collection of local and regional historical artifacts to fully grasp the richness of the history, culture and traditions of the Arabian Gulf and Middle East. The architectural dimensions of the building is a feat in itself. 
  • Visit the soon to be opened Zayed National Museum that depicts the history of the UAE, prior to discovering oil in the 1940s, when the inhabitants were predominantly pearl divers and fishermen, to becoming the wealthiest region with the discovery of oil, to the unification of the trucial states 52 years ago. How does the UAE plan on their sustainability once the oil dries out and/or the world finds alternative energy resources. The architectural dimensions of the building is a feat in itself.
  • Visit the newly built Abrahamic Family House that houses the worshipping houses for the three monotheistic religions. At a time of war and animosity, the UAE is creating an island of peace to enable dialogue and cultural understanding.

Please note: Activities are based on past programs and subject to change at CIEE's discretion to adapt to local circumstances and participant feedback. Our goal when arranging activities is always to enhance your experience.  

What's Included

  • Tuition
  • Housing
  • Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
  • Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
  • Orientation – an introduction to your new culture, your academic program, and the city, plus practical information about living in your host city
  • Full-time program leadership and support in your host city
  • Field trips and cultural activities
  • Insurance and other travel benefits, with CIEE iNext Travel Protection
  • 24/7 emergency on-site support

1 out of 3 CIEE students receives a scholarship - get yours!

GAIN Travel Grants - up to $2,000 toward travel costs guaranteed to all Pell-elgible students.

Gilman Go Global Grants - $2,500/semester and $1,000/summer, guaranteed to all Gilman applications.

Merit-Based Scholarships - $2,500/semester and $750/summer, awarded to students deomonstrating high academic achievement.

Minority Serving Institutions (MIS) Grant - $2,000/semester and $500/summer, guaranteed to all students attending MSIs.

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Why CIEE

  • 200+ study abroad programs in 40+ countries
  • $8 million in scholarships offered each year
  • 1 in 3 students receives a scholarship
  • Study tours and cultural activities included
  • Internships and volunteering opportunities
  • Rigorous academics
  • Cultural immersion
  • iNext travel protection included

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