Summer Arabic Program

June 30th - August 13th, 2010

How to Apply

Application

Recommendation Forms:

 Form 1

Form 2

Policies and Regulations

Deadlines and Fees

Applications may be submitted as of November 1, 2009. Complete applications must reach the CAMES office in Beirut no later than March 30, 2010. Applications may be sent to the following mailing address, email address or fax numbers:

Address:
Center for Arab and Middle Eastern Studies
American University of Beirut
P.O. Box 11-0236 / CAMES
Riad El-Solh / Beirut 1107 2020
Lebanon

Email: cames@aub.edu.lb
Fax: +961 1 742 816 or +961 1 744 461

A non-refundable $500 deposit is due upon acceptance and will be deducted from the fees. The remainder of the fees are due by May 20, 2010. The total fees for the program in summer 2009 ranged between $4,327 and $4,586, depending on whether the student chose private, semi-private or shared accommodation. Fees cover internet access and cultural trips within Beirut, but do not cover field trips to historical sites or monuments outside Beirut. The breakdown of fees for summer 2009 was as follows:

Tuition for Modern Standard Arabic (obligatory): $3,732
Accommodation: $682 (private) / $517 (semi-private) / $423 (shared)
Health Insurance: $130
Sports Facilities Usage: $42

The fees for the 2010 summer Arabic program will be posted online soon. Please note that the fees will probably increase.

Students may pay by check, cash, or bank transfer. Credit card payments are not accepted. Those who wish to pay in the USA should mail a check to the AUB New York office, quoting "American University of Beirut/ CAMES ". Students who wish to pay in Lebanon may do so at the Cashier's Office in College Hall, AUB.