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Locations: Meknes, Morocco
Program Terms: IOP Fall, IOP Spring, IOP Year (academic)
Homepage: Click to visit
Program Sponsor: WorldStrides

Dates / Deadlines:

There are currently no active application cycles for this program. If you were expecting to find an available application, there are few possible reasons why:

If it is for a program starting anytime from summer 2026 to spring 2027, applications may not open until later: November 13, 2025 for summer 2026; November 20, 2025 for programs beginning fall 2026; and April 15, 2026 for programs beginning winter or spring 2027. However, deadlines will be available online. Consider signing up for alerts in your inbox with our interest list and on your phone with the UC Merced Connect app.
If it is for an earlier term, the deadline for the program may have passed quite some time ago.
If the program has limited spots, the program may now be full and no longer accepting new applications.

Fact Sheet:

Fact Sheet:
Click here for a definition of this term Minimum GPA:	2.50	Click here for a definition of this term Class standing:	1-Freshman, 2-Sophomore, 3-Junior, 4-Senior, 5-Graduate student, 6-Other
Language of instruction:	Arabic, English	Housing options:	Dormitory / affiliated residences, Home-stay, Private apartments
Click here for a definition of this term Areas of study:	Business administration, Film and media studies, History, International studies, Political science

Program Description:

Arabic Language & International Studies

Explore the intersections of language, culture, and geopolitics in Meknes--a walkable, welcoming city known for its imperial architecture and vibrant medina. This immersive academic experience allows you to dive into Arabic studies and international relations.

Student snorkeling above great barrier reef

Program highlights

Take courses taught in English on topics like Middle Eastern politics, religious studies, gender studies, and more
Begin or improve on your Arabic language skills by enrolling in two Arabic language courses and earn up to a year's worth of language credits
Live and study in the modern district of Hamria with easy access to explore the mediaeval streets of the labyrinthine medina
Pair your studies with a community engagement opportunity to earn credit while making a meaningful impact in your host community abroad
Highlights may include guided visits to Fes, Rabat, and Tangier, camel trekking in the Sahara, hikes in the Atlas Mountains, and cultural experiences like Moroccan cooking classes and visits to historic medinas

Discover Meknes

Scholarships and financial aid

Each year we award more than $1 million in need- and merit-based scholarships.

Learn more

How to get started

Reach out to our team and program alumni to learn more.
Meet with your study abroad office.
Submit your applications through your university and WorldStrides.

Meet Greta F.

"This was an incredible experience. I was able to travel through Morocco every weekend thanks to the structure of the program and the helpful staff. The courses were serious, the teachers were helpful, and I learned a lot during my time in the classroom. It was a program I would recommend to an adventurous student looking for a safe experience in an Arabic-speaking country."

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