CIEE Quarter in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

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Locations: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Program Terms: Fall, Spring
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Program Sponsor: CIEE

Fact Sheet:

Fact Sheet:
Click here for a definition of this term Language of Instruction:	Arabic, English	Housing Options:	Apartment (alone), Apartment (shared)
Click here for a definition of this term Areas of Study:	Arabic Language & Literature, Business, Communications, Entrepreneurship, International Relations, Marketing, Photojournalism	Program Type:	Study Abroad
Minimum GPA:	2.5

Program Description:

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Program Overview

Your Quarter in Abu Dhabi program lasts up to 12.5 weeks and is designed for students from all academic backgrounds. You will enroll in a combination of CIEE courses and courses taught online through CIEE’s global academic partner, ASU. Enhance your experience with co-curricular and extracurricular activities while immersing yourself in Emirati culture. Live and learn in Abu Dhabi!

Unique Experiences

Visit Zayed National Museum

to explore the life, values, and vision of the UAE’s founding father, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan

Discover the history of Abu Dhabi

at Qasr Al Hosn, a historic fort and cultural landmark

Explore the National Aquarium in Al Qana

the largest aquarium in the Middle East

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Program Highlights

Academic Courses: Choose from CIEE 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.
Academic Projects: Enroll in an optional for-credit independent research project or service-learning project for increased professional development opportunities.

Excursions & Activities

CIEE’s excursions and cultural activities in Abu Dhabi will open doors for you to explore UAE’s rich diversity, language, culture, history, and timeless beauty in ways that will enhance your time abroad. Samples of past excursions and activities:

Tour the Shaikh Zayed Grand Mosque which holds significant cultural and spiritual significance for the UAE society while promoting interfaith dialogue and understanding
Visit Abrahamic Family House to learn how the UAE is promoting peace, tolerance, and mutual respect among the three monotheistic religions in the world, Christianity, Islam, and Judaism
Explore the Louvre Museum in Abu Dhabi, the largest museum in the Arabian Peninsula with more than 1,000 pieces of artwork from prehistoric to contemporary times

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

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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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