Education Abroad in the Middle East
PSU offers undergraduate students several quarter, semester, or year-abroad
programs in the Middle East. Students can earn PSU credit for education abroad
programs in Egypt, Jordan, Tunisia, and Turkey.
Egypt
American University in Cairo
Students can take courses in Arab culture and history; Egyptology; Arabic language;
environmental science; political science; and development and business. All
courses are taught in English and PSU students are integrated into the university
by taking courses alongside Egyptian students. This program is available on
a semester basis or during the summer, and students are housed in residence
halls.
Jordan
The
University of Jordan in Amman
The program is designed for students who have an interest in Jordan and the
Middle East. Courses are offered in the areas of Arabic language, anthropology,
history, economics, literature, religion, archaeology, environment, political
science, and the media. This program is very suitable for a student who would
like to do volunteer work or an internship.
Tunisia
Tunisia
Study Abroad Program through Oregon State University
Oregon State University offers every fall a 10-week program in Tunisia. The
program is based at Institut Supérieur des Langues à Tunis (ISLT),
part of the Université du 7 Novembre à Carthage in Tunis and features
language study (in French and/or Arabic) as well as option courses in Mediterranean,
gender and environmental studies taught in English. The program is open to qualified
students at Portland State University. Registration is through Oregon State
University.
Turkey
Middle
East Technical University
This program is designed for students with a range of interests from archaeology
to engineering to sociology, who would like to combine those interests with
study in this ancient and dynamic country. This program is available on a semester
basis or on an academic year basis.
For more information on PSU's Education Abroad Programs, please visit the Education
Abroad website or stop by our office to make an appointment to see an adviser:
Education Abroad
Portland State University
PO Box 751
Portland, OR 97207
Tel: 503-725-4094
Fax: 503-725-5320
Physical Address
101 East Hall
632 SW Hall Street (corner of Broadway and Hall)
Portland, OR 97207
Office Hours: Monday - Friday: 8 am - 5 pm
International
Internships
A number of international internships throughout the world are available to
PSU students through the PSU's IE3 International Internship Program.
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