Program Overview

Program Overview

The CIEE: Summer Moroccan Studies in Rabat program is designed for students who want to improve their Arabic language skills and immerse themselves in Morocco's rich culture. The program will give students greater insight into present-day Moroccan society and explore how Amazigh, Arab, French, Spanish, and North and West African influences have helped form Morocco's identity and contributed to its diversity. All courses will be taught in English and complemented with immersive co-curricular activities and excursions to increase understanding of Morocco's rich culture.

Program Details

• Language Requirement: None
• Academic Standing by Program Start: Sophomore or above
• Location: Africa, Morocco
• GPA: 2.5

Dates and Deadlines

Admission Criteria

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

Application Process

The application process 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. An application fee is due at the time of application and is non-refundable under any circumstances.

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.

Budget and Price

CIEE: Summer Moroccan Studies in Rabat

2026 Summer II

• GEO Program Fees: UO Study Abroad Fee ($1,000 per UO term) - $1,000
• Estimated Additional Expenses:
  • CIEE Application Fee Paid to CIEE - $50
  • CIEE Educational Costs Paid to CIEE - $3,700
  • Insurance Paid to CIEE - $200
  • Housing Paid to CIEE - $750
  • CIEE Confirmation Paid to CIEE - $300
  • Estimated Airfare from Eugene - $1,800
  • Estimated Meals - $140
  • Estimated Books and Supplies - $50
  • Estimated Local Transportation - $30
  • Estimated Cell Phone Expenses - $50
  • Estimated Travel Clinic & Pre-Departure Physical - $50
  • Estimated Cost of Acquiring Passport - $160
  • Estimated Additional Living Expenses - $150
• Total: Total Estimated Cost of Participation - $8,430

Included in Program Costs

• Program tuition
• Medical insurance
• Pre-departure orientation
• On-site support

Cancellation Policy

• Cancellation Date: 8 weeks before program start date
• Cancellation Penalty: 50% of UO Study Abroad Fee
• Cancellation Date: Program start date or after program begins
• Cancellation Penalty: Full amount of UO Study Abroad Fee