Non-Degree Study Abroad Students

Meet Admission Requirements

Undergraduate applicants: A minimum GPA of 2.0 (or equivalent) and a minimum of 30 credit hours already completed at your home institution. Students from non-English language universities must submit either international TOEFL or IELTS or  Duolingo scores for admission consideration. A minimum of 83 in TOEFL total score and 22 in writing or a minimum of 6.5 in IELTS band score and 7 in writing or 135 in Duolingo is required. Applicants coming from non-English-language universities must demonstrate competency that places them in or above RHET 1010: Freshman Writing. If international applicants do not meet the TOEFL or IELTS scores that place them in RHET 1010: Freshman Writing, they are required to participate in the Department of English Language Instruction based on their TOEFL or academic IELTS scores.

Graduate applicants: For regular study abroad (non-Arabic Language Intensive Program), you must be currently enrolled in a graduate program. Students from non-English language universities must submit scores from an international English proficiency exam. For more details; check the English language requirements for graduate applicants.

Meet Application Deadlines  
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Apply Online  
Visit the application menu to complete your online form. Arabic Language Intensive Program applicants should fill out the application under the “Arabic Language Institute." While filling out the application, exchange applicants should click the ‘Exchange’ checkbox.

Submit Additional Materials  
Once you submit your online form, you will receive a confirmation email from AUC’s Office of Admissions with next steps, including sending in materials outlined on the application checklist.

Select Courses

Browse courses in the Loading... . Once accepted into the program, follow the steps outlined for Loading.... If you have any questions or would like to request a course syllabus, email the Office of International Programs and Services at [email protected].

The dates below are applicable to general study abroad. If you are interested in AUC's semester-long or summer Arabic Language Intensive programs, check the Arabic Language Instruction Programs Admission and Deadlines.

FALL SEMESTER STUDY ABROAD

Program dates: Late August - Late December. Visit the Academic Calendars and Schedules page for detailed semester dates. 
Undergraduate application deadline: June 1*
Graduate application deadline: December 15 

*If you are applying for an AUC semester study abroad scholarship, check the earlier deadlines at the Scholarships for Study Abroad and International Non-Degree Students page . 
 

SPRING SEMESTER STUDY ABROAD

Program dates: Late Jan - Late May. Visit the Academic Calendars and Schedules page for detailed semester dates.  
Undergraduate application deadline: December 15*
Graduate application deadline: October 15
 
*If you are applying for an AUC semester study abroad scholarship, check the earlier deadlines at the Scholarships for Study Abroad and International Non-Degree Students page .

SUMMER SESSION STUDY ABROAD (No credit-bearing Arabic courses offered)

Program dates: Early June - Late July. Visit the Academic Calendars and Schedules page for detailed session dates.  
Undergraduate application deadline: May 1
Graduate application deadline: December 15
 

WINTER SESSION (No credit-bearing Arabic courses offered)

Program dates: First three weeks in January. Visit the Academic Calendars and Schedules page for detailed session dates.  
Undergraduate application deadline: November 15

For all academic calendars, Visit the Academic Calendars and Schedules page.

ESTIMATED SEMESTER COST: $16,500 - 17,500

ESTIMATED COST BREAKDOWN: 
Tuition: $11,025 (maximum for 15 credits). For details check the Tuition page. 
On-Campus Housing: $1,125 (standard double room). Visit the Student Residences Rates page for more details on room types and rates. 
Student Fees: $155 
AUC Health Insurance: $175. For more details; check the International Students Health Care and Insurance page.
Visas: $125 (tourist visa upon arrival for most nationalities + student visa paid on campus during orientation). 
Airfare, Food, Personal Expenses: $4,000 - 5,000

Students who receive federal or institutional financial aid at their home universities may be able to apply it to study abroad program costs at AUC. First meet with your study abroad students to learn about transferring aid. AUC also offers scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students. To learn more; visit the Scholarships for Study Abroad and International Non-Degree Students page .