Al Akhawayn University
- Location: Ifrane, Morocco
- Minimum GPA: 3.0
- Language of Instruction: English
- Class Eligibility: Sophomores, juniors, and seniors.
Introduction
AUI is located in the Middle Atlas Mountain resort city of Ifrane. Ifrane is the site of the King’s summer residence and attracts tens of thousands of summer tourists both from Moroccan cities and from Europe. The isolated site and closed campus assures physical safety, but students will have to rely on weekend and holiday trips to the cities and the coast to get a real sense of the culture.
- Visa:
Not required for European Union or North American citizens. During orientation, all international students apply for residency card, with assistance from the University. 12 passport photos are required for the residency application.
Non-US citizens should consult with Al Akhawayn University and the Office of International Student Support before applying to the program.
- Fees: Students pay Haverford tuition, room, and board to Haverford College. Haverford will then be responsible for submitting payments to the program.
Academic Overview
Requirements
Students must enroll in an appropriate-level Arabic language course.
Direct Enrollment
There are no American representatives onsite. Students work with university personnel at the International Office.
Academic Credit
Haverford students are required to take at least 15 credits per semester. Transfer credit will only be granted for courses in which students receive a grade of a C (2.0) or above.
Curriculum
Full university curriculum.
Course Highlights
Accounting, Arabic, Biology, Biotechnology, Business, Chemistry, Communications, Computer Science, Economics, English, Engineering, Finance, Geography, History, Humanities, International Studies, Islamic Art and Architecture, Islamic Cultural Studies, Law, Literature, Management, Marketing, Mathematics, Philosophy, Physics, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology
Note: Changes occur frequently. Students are responsible for finding the classes they need and consulting the official site of the institution.
Non-Academic Overview
Orientation
Students receive a weeklong orientation session where they are introduced to campus facilities and services, assigned an adviser and provided instructions about course registration procedures.
Number of Students
Approximately 3,300 students
Housing/Meal Plans
A double room on-campus with Moroccan roommate is provided; each room has telephone/computer and TV ports; Three cafeterias available for dining. Strict single sex housing. Haverford students may not opt for housing not arranged by the program.
Notes
Additional Resources
Options
- Semester/Exchange
- STEM Courses Offered
- Fulfills Language Requirement
- Direct Enrollment
Dates
- Semester I: Late August to mid-December
- Semester II: Mid-January to late May
Application Deadlines
- Semester I: March 1
- Semester II: October 1