Language Requirement: Yes
Academic Standing by Program Start: Sophomore or above
Location: Middle East, Jordan
GPA: 3.0
Applications for Spring Semester close on 10/15/2025

Program Overview

The Advanced Arabic Language program is designed to give you the opportunity to take a full load of courses taught in Arabic by combining intensive language study with area studies courses. By doing so, you will develop a high level of proficiency in Arabic and a better understanding of important issues facing Jordan and the Middle East today.

This program is academically and linguistically challenging and requires a solid commitment on the part of students. Classes are small, often taught tutorial style, and require discipline and sustained effort both in and outside of the classroom. Instructors are native Arabic speakers, trained in their fields and teaching Arabic language. During the Advanced Arabic Language Program, you will take part in the CIEE Community Language Commitment by speaking Arabic at all times (except in emergencies). This fosters a learning community that contributes to both Arabic language proficiency and understanding of Jordanian society.

For further information about the program, including dates and course information, please visit: CIEE: Advanced Arabic Language in Amman

Dates and Deadlines

Term Year Deadline Arrival Date Departure Date
Spring Semester 2026 10/15/2025 02/09/2026 05/25/2026
Fall Semester 2026 04/15/2026 09/14/2026 12/22/2026

*Estimate

If you are interested in applying to a CIEE program, we strongly advise you to meet with an advisor prior to applying.

Selection for the program is based on a review of your written application, transcript(s), and completion of the interview process. Qualified applicants are recommended by GEO Staff. The final selection of participants is made by CIEE.

IMPORTANT: Application for a CIEE program involves two parts:

1.    Completion of the GEO application process.
2.    Completion of the CIEE application process.

Please note that the GEO deadline supersedes the CIEE deadline. 

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Discount for Pell Recipients

To expand access to study abroad, GEO is offering a $500 discount for this program to UO students who currently have the Pell Grant as part of their federal financial aid (FAFSA).

Course Equivalencies

UO students: please refer to the UO Course Equivalency Process and the UO Office of the Registrar Course Equivalency Database.

Non-UO students: Actual credit awarded is determined by the relevant department at your university in consultation with the study abroad office. Check with your study abroad advisor for more information.

Additional Requirements

  • Minimum of two years of college-level Arabic or equivalent ability to pass an on-site Arabic proficiency exam.

Budget and Price

CIEE: Advanced Arabic in Amman

2026 Spring Semester

Program Fees Paid to GEO
UO Study Abroad Fee ($1,000 per semester) $1,000
Other Estimated Expenses
CIEE Application Fee Paid to CIEE $50
CIEE Educational Costs Paid to CIEE $14,206
Insurance Paid to CIEE $194
Housing Paid to CIEE $3,250
Participation Confirmation Paid to CIEE $300
Estimated Airfare from Eugene $1,800
Estimated Course Materials $150
Estimated Additional Meals $1,680
Estimated Visa Fees $60
Estimated Local Transportation $1,200
Estimated Cell Phone Expenses $125
Estimated Travel Clinic & Pre-Departure Physical $100
Estimated Cost of Acquiring Passport $150
Estimated Additional Living Expenses $300
Total
PROVIDER PROGRAM FEES & EST. ADDITIONAL EXPENSES TOTAL $24,565

Included in Program Costs: Program tuition, medical insurance, pre-departure orientation, and on-site support

* Non-UO Students: study abroad fees and application fees vary by campus; check with your home campus study abroad office.

Please visit GEO Billing Information for information about how you will be billed and when payments are due.

Please visit CIEE Cancellation policy for more information 

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation Date Cancellation Penalty
8 weeks before program start date

50% of UO Study Abroad Fee 
Program start date or after program begins

Full amount of UO Study Abroad Fee 
Note that scholarship funds are not able to be applied to program deposit.

IMPORTANT: The GEO Cancellation Policy is effective from the time a student agrees to pay their non-refundable program deposit or electronically signs the program commitment form, regardless of application or acceptance status. It is essential to read this policy before a potential cancellation takes place, to fully understand the withdrawal and cancellation penalties, and to understand what it means financially to commit to a study abroad program.

Students who cancel their participation must notify GEO in writing. Email is acceptable (geoinfo@uoregon.edu). Verbal notification to GEO or notification given to a non-UO campus study abroad office is not sufficient.

For full details, see the complete GEO Cancellation Policy.

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