Arabic Studies
    Duration4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    USD 29,718 / term
    Next IntakeAugust 1, 2023

    Arabic Studies

    About

    The demand for Arabic in the US has grown tremendously in recent decades. Our dedicated professors use various activities and communicative methodologies to make learning Arabic accessible and enjoyable, and to introduce students to the richness of Arabic cultures. You'll receive extensive training in Modern Standard Arabic and dialect and will have the option to study in Jordan or Morocco.

    Disciplines

    College of Arts & Sciences

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    • Completed application, including essay and CV/Resume
    • Application fee of U.S. $75
      • No fee waivers are available. First-year students applying for the AU Emerging Global Leader Scholarship and/or referred directly by EducationUSA or other non-government organizations may be eligible to receive an application fee waiver on a case-by-case basis. All other applicants should submit the U.S. $75 application fee. 
    • Academic records for grades 9-12 with official transcripts and certified English translations (if applicable), for each secondary institution attended. Students who study in 3-year secondary school systems only need to provide transcripts for those three years.
    • One academic letter of recommendation from a teacher is required; one letter from the school counselor/principal/headmaster is also strongly recommended.
    • Demonstrated English proficiency
    • Interruption of Studies Statement if you have already graduated from secondary school at the time of application.

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 60
    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 85

    Fee Information

    Application Fee 75

    How to Apply

    Apply online using the Common Application. Your file will not be reviewed until all of the materials have been received by the Office of Admissions:

    Arabic Studies

    American University Washington DC

    American University Washington DC

    United States of America

    United States of America, Washington