CIEE Business, Engineering, Arts + Sciences in Sharjah, UAE
- United Arab Emirates
- Sharjah
About Program
Named “the capitol of Islamic Culture” for its efforts to preserve and promote culture, Sharjah is a great place to explore how tradition and modern life converge. Develop your Arabic language skills with courses taught in English at CIEE’s partner school, American University of Sharjah (AUS), across an array of subjects, including biology, chemistry, communications, literature, engineering, environmental science, history, mathematics, and more. All courses are complemented with CIEE co-curricular activities and excursions beyond the city to enhance classroom learning and provide intercultural understanding.
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Program Highlights
- Attend a cutting-edge university with students from 93 nations.
- Ramp up your Arabic language skills while you learn about the UAE’s impact on global business and cultural exchange.
- See more of the gulf region with trips to Dubai, Al-Ain, and Abu Dhabi.
Scholarships
CIEE Scholarships and Grants
CIEE’s need-based grants offer support to students who face financial barriers to studying abroad. CIEE awards need-based grants based on students’ EFCs and program selection. The Gilman Go Global Grant offers students $750-$2,000 toward airfare, plus $2,500 toward semester program costs, or $1,000 toward summer program costs.