C.V Starr-Middlebury School at Alexandria University
Areas of Study
Arabic language
| Term | Dates | Application Deadline |
| Academic Year | late August - mid May | February 1 |
| Fall | late August - early December | February 1 |
| Spring | early January - late May | May 1 |
Eligibility
3.0 GPA. Four semesters of college-level Arabic prior to arrival in Egypt. Students must have achieved a B or higher in Arabic classes. Students must be enrolled in an Arabic course the semester prior to departure.
WU Credits
15-16 units per semester.
All course work is conducted in Arabic.
Location
Alexandria, Egypt
The second largest city in Egypt, Alexandria, known as "The Pearl of the Mediterranean", has an atmosphere that is more Mediterranean than Middle Eastern.
Students in Middlebury’s School in the Middle East will take their courses at the Teaching Arabic as a Foreign Language (TAFL) Centre located on the Alexandria University campus, facing the Faculty of Arts. Alexandria University is one of the oldest, largest (over 200,000 students), and most prestigious public institutions in Egypt.
Housing
Students are housed with Egyptian student roommates in a renovated dormitory, in homestays, or in apartments.
Student Life
Middlebury College encourages all undergraduate students to take full advantage of their experience abroad by participating in learning experiences outside the classroom. Students are provided with opportunities for volunteer work and cultural activities to deepen their social immersion in Egyptian culture, enhance their language skills, and gain a better understanding of present-day Egypt. There are approximately 15-20 students on the program per semester.
On-Site Support
On-site staff in Alexandria
Application Process
The application process differs based on your department's approval of this program.
If this program is approved by your department you must submit a completed WU Semester/AY Study Abroad Application with program-specific forms to the Overseas Programs office in McMillan 138. If this program is not approved by your department, then you must meet with Jennifer White Reding before proceeding with your application.
More about the application process can be found on the How to Apply webpage.
WU Program Price
The WU program price includes WU tuition plus WU student health insurance and any housing, food, airfare or other costs paid by WU on the student's behalf. Below are projected program pricing and estimated personal expenses for this program. Click on the term to download a detailed cost breakdown.
| Estimated Costs* | Year |
*The fees, charges, and expenses shown are estimates based on current information only and are subject to change.
| Faculty Liaison Prof. Mohamed-Salah Omri (Arabic) Campus Box 1111 935-4325 Busch Hall 112 momri@wustl.edu |
Overseas Programs Coordinator Ms. Jennifer White Reding Campus Box 1088 (314) 935-5958 McMillan 138 jwhitereding@wustl.edu |