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Arabic Language & Area Studies Programs in Sana'a at the Yemen College of Middle Eastern Studies
The National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations is proud to serve as the American Main Office for the Yemen College of Middle Eastern Studies (YCMES), whose campus is centrally located in Sana'a, the capital of the Republic of Yemen.
ABOUT THE YCMES
The Yemen College of Middle Eastern Studies (YCMES) is a fully accredited, non-profit college that provides students and scholars from around the world the opportunity to develop a complex knowledge of the Arabic language and the contemporary Middle East. We sincerely hope that you will consider the YCMES – whether it be for 5 weeks, a semester, year or some other length of study.
ARABIC LANGUAGE STUDY
The Yemen College of Middle Eastern Studies provides rigorous language study from beginner through advanced levels and is the only fully-accredited Arabic program in Yemen. The YCMES is also proud of the collective experience of its Yemeni teaching staff, ranging from 5 to 23 years. Credits are transferable to most universities. READ MORE>>
MIDDLE EASTERN STUDIES: Semester Abroad Programs!
Want to study abroad in Yemen and receive credit at your home institution? Complementing the Arabic program, the YCMES offers university-level seminars in Contemporary Middle East Studies. These classes are designed to give students an in-depth look at Yemen and the region from a wide variety of disciplinary perspectives—religious, literary, anthropological and political. Courses involve field trips and research in the country, combining theoretical knowledge with on-the-ground learning. The spring 2011 semester abroad runs Jan. 25—May 25. Applications are due November 1st, 2010! READ MORE>>
WHY STUDY IN SANA’A, YEMEN?
Sana’a, Yemen is an ideal context for language acquisition and cultural immersion. Unlike many other Middle Eastern cities where English and/or French are pervasive, Sana’a is one of the few remaining places in the world where Arabic is spoken exclusively. In short, it is nearly impossible to remain isolated in a Western bubble.
WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING
“I am convinced that study abroad in Yemen, and at the YCMES in particular, is a unique possibly unparalleled experience that should not be missed.”
-Dr. Steve Caton, YCMES Advisory Dean; Professor Contemporary Arab Studies, Harvard University
“Deciding to study at the YCMES was one of the best decisions I’ve made. I came here without any prior knowledge of Arabic, and now I feel comfortable using the language and have made several close friendships with Yemenis.”
-Laura Merckx, YCMES student from Paris, France
Read the stories of YCMES alumni.
SAFETY
From the YCMES website: “Throughout its long history serving over 8,000 students, the YCMES has not experienced a single threatening or dangerous incident directed at an individual student or its institution as a whole. Though certain areas of Yemen have experienced unrest, Sana'a remains an extremely safe environment for foreigners and Yemenis alike. READ MORE>>
TUITION AND FEES
Tuition depends on one’s program of study, housing request, number of hours, etc. For pricing packages for the Arabic language program, click HERE. If you want to learn more about tuition and fees for the Semester Abroad Program in Middle Eastern Studies, click HERE.
APPLICATION AND PAYMENT PROCEDURES
Students interested in studying at the YCMES are invited to submit application materials and payment to the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations in Washington, DC, for forwarding to the YCMES campus in Sana'a.
Payments for YCMES Programs can be made through:
- Wire Transfer (see instructions in the application);
- Check (payable to: National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations, 1730 M St. NW, Suite 503, Washington, DC 20036); or
- Credit Card (call the NCUSAR office 202-293-6466 to do this, PLEASE NOTE CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS INCUR AN ADDITIONAL 7% PROCESSING FEE.)
HELPFUL LINKS
CONTACT FOR MORE INFORMATION
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact:
Megan Geissler
National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations
1730 M St., NW, Suite 503
Washington, D.C. 20036
Phone: 1-202-293-6466
Fax: 1-202-293-7770
Email: ncusar@ycmes.com
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