| Term | Year | App Deadline | Decision Date | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | 2027 | 04/01/2027 | 04/01/2027 | 05/19/2027 | 06/16/2027 |
| Language of Instruction: | Arabic, English | Minimum GPA: | 2.5 |
|---|
Your Summer Middle East Studies program in Amman lasts 4 weeks and is designed for students from all academic backgrounds. You will choose from CIEE courses taught in-person at CIEE Amman. Enhance your experience with co-curricular and extracurricular activities while immersing yourself in Jordanian culture. Live and learn in Amman!
to help you connect with Jordanian people
like Petra, Jerash, or the Dead Sea
with introductions to traditional cooking, dance, henna, calligraphy, soccer, films, and plays
Amman is Jordan’s vibrant capital, celebrated for its rich history, welcoming atmosphere, and lively summer energy. The city comes alive in the summer with bustling outdoor markets, lively cafés, cultural festivals, and opportunities to explore iconic sites like the Citadel and Roman Theater. Whether you are majoring in business, science, engineering, technology, communications, psychology, health sciences, liberal arts, language, or fine arts, Amman is the perfect place to study abroad.
CIEE Amman offers various housing options, including homestays or shared?apartments, located in neighborhoods with convenient access to the center of Amman. Homestays are situated in different parts of the city and vary in distance from CIEE Amman. Apartments are roughly 15 minutes from downtown and other lively parts of the city but are a bit further from CIEE Amman (around 45 minutes).
View CIEE's program page for additional housing information.
CIEE’s excursions and cultural activities in Amman will open doors for you to explore Jordan’s rich diversity, language, culture, history, and timeless beauty in ways that will enhance your time abroad.
Samples of past excursions and activities:
Please note: Activities are based on past programs and subject to change at CIEE's discretion to adapt to local circumstances and participant feedback. Our goal when arranging activities is always to enhance your experience.
CIEE Amman: Study in a student-friendly neighborhood nestled in a traditional area of the city, offering a unique and special opportunity to interact with locals. CIEE Amman boasts three main classrooms, a library, a study space, a reception area, and public computers students can use as needed.
View CIEE's program page for additional academic information, eligibility requirements, and courses.
GAIN Travel Grants - Up to $1,500 toward travel costs guaranteed to students with a FAFSA SAI of $10,000 or less. Higher should still apply!
Gilman Go Global Grants - Up to $2,500/semester, $1,500/quarter, and $1,000 guaranteed to Benjamin A Gilman International Scholarship applicants.
Merit-Based Scholarships - Up to $2,500/semester, $1,500/quarter, and $750/summer awarded to students deomonstrating high academic achievement.
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