U.S. Arabic Distance Learning Network

King Hassan II of Morocco founded Al Akhawayn University (AUI) in 1995 as a private university with contributing financial support from King Fahd of Saudi Arabia. It is the first and only English language university in Morocco developed on the model of US higher education. Montana State University has had a partnership with AUI since its founding, and this unique and wonderful program offers one of the few opportunities U.S. students have to study in North Africa.

AUI is grounded in African, Arab, and Islamic culture and models its organizational structure, curriculum, language, and teaching methods on the American system of higher education. All classes are taught in English, allowing students interested in learning the Arabic language to simultaneously take courses in their field of study.

Academic Program
Al Akhawayn offers unique Arabic Language and Culture programs for students interested in building Arabic language skills and expertise on the Arab world. All courses, except language study courses, are taught in English. Additionally, students can choose from courses in the following fields: Accounting, Arabic, Biology, Business Administration, Chemistry, Computer Science, Culture Studies, Economics, Engineering, English, European Studies, French, Geography, History, Human Resource Development, Humanities, International Relations, Islamic Studies, Literature, Mathematics, Physics, Political Science, Psychology, Social Sciences, Sociology, Spanish, and Women's Studies. For additional course information, visit the university homepage, http://www.alakhawayn.ma/.

II. USADLN students have the option of studying at a language center in Alexandria, Egypt, for either 6 or 8 weeks during the summer