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  • Locations: Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
  • Program Terms: Summer
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: Academic Programs International (API) 
Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year U of A Application Deadline U of A Decision Date Start Date End Date
Summer 2025 04/01/2025 ** Rolling Admission TBA TBA

** If you are applying for an external program, please note the U of A application deadline listed may be different than the external program provider's application deadline.
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Study Abroad Advisor: Bumpers College: Miranda Behrends, College of Architecture & Design: Brian Poepsel, College of Education & Health Professions: Miranda Behrends, College of Engineering: Madison Barnes, Fulbright College: Katie Sabo, Walton College: Kat Stoddard Type of Program: External
Credit Hours Available: Between 12-18 Credit Hours Area of Study: Arabic, Architecture, Art, Biology, Business (Accounting), Business (Economics), Business (Finance), Business (General), Business (Information Systems), Business (Management), Business (Mktg & Logistics), Chemistry, Communication, Computer Science, Drama, Engineering, English, Environmental Soil & Water Sci, Gender Studies, Geography, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Mathematics, Middle East Studies, Music, Philosophy, Photography, Physics, Psychology, Sociology
Program Duration: 4-8 Weeks Credit Type: Transfer Credit
Language Courses Offered: Yes Language of Instruction: Arabic, English
Open to non-U of A students?: No Open to Graduate Students?: No
Click here for a definition of this term Automatic Discounts: STAB Scholarship Housing Options: Apartment, Dorm
COVID-19 Vaccination: Vendor strongly recommends (API): https://studyabroad.uark.edu/pandemic-studyabroad/
Program Description:
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Sharjah, United Arab Emirates 

Summer Full Curriculum at the American University of Sharjah

What’s Included:

API prides itself on including as much as possible in our program fees to make sure that you have a full and rewarding experience abroad. Here’s a quick list of the most common pieces we include in an API program:

  • Pre-departure advising from program experts
  • Tuition and transcripts
  • Housing
  • Excursions/Day trips
  • Medical Insurance
  • Friendly, local API staff in every destination
  • …and so much more!
Experience Sharjah with API

Explore on Excursions

See More of the Middle East with API
Get inspired while you’re studying and explore the culture of this destination! Explore historic sites, architectural marvels, and the beautiful countryside. Sample excursions for Sharjah include:

  • Abu Dhabi
  • Dubai
  • Desert Safari
  • Fujairah Old Fort And Bull Fighting

Why Choose API?

Why Choose API in Sharjah
Within the supportive environment of the API programs, API participants are encouraged to explore their host communities and become increasingly independent and confident in their own abilities. We strive to make international educational experiences accessible to as many participants as possible, and, as such, work to provide multiple program components at a low program cost.

“If you're looking to experience a different culture and are willing to adapt to new norms, then I highly recommend studying in Sharjah with API....[this program] gives you the opportunity to learn a lot about the Middle East and take a wide range of classes. Overall, this particular API program is exceptionally organized and extremely beneficial to a student during their college career.”

Alli B. | API Sharjah Alum

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