KU Study Abroad Opportunities in Africa
KU offers several formal opportunities for study in Africa, in a variety of countries and languages. Most programs coordinated by KU are available to students through the Office of Study Abroad. Please contact Ingrid Horton for specific information about KU's Africa programs. In addition, OSA can help you find or create a trip to whatever specific country interests you, even if KU doesn't have a prepared program there. (Please remember, however, that KU's policy is not to send students to countries with U.S. Federal Government Travel Warning in place, and this unfortunately includes many African countries. If you wish to visit one of these countries, your best bet would be to arrange the trip through some organization or institution other than the University.) We strongly encourage students to consult OSA before planning any kind of study abroad program.
Arabic Studies Summer Institute
- This program is held at the Al-Akhawayn University, a school of about 1,000 students, in Ifrane, Morocco. Ifrane is a very European-styled city of 12,000 people, with popular skiing in winter. Al-Akhawayn University also has a website for this Arabic Summer Program, with more valuable information.
- Visit the KU program's website for complete details. Students may complete a set of courses in Arabic language as well as courses in North African Studies. Courses are listed under AAAS 445.
- Contact the coordinator, Dr. Naima Omar directly at: nomar@ku.edu or 785-864-4448, or contact the KU Office
of Study Abroad for information on signing up.
Medical internships in Africa
- KU Medical School Office of Study Abroad coordinates internships in
Tanzania, Swaziland, and either rural or urban South Africa.
- ONLY KU Medical Center students are eligible. The language of instruction/work in the African locations is English. Applications are due anywhere from 9 to 18 months in advance, so start planning early! The KUMC Study Abroad Electives website can provide more information.
- For further inquiries, contact
Judith Reagan, Director
KUMC International Programs
Kansas University Medical School
Kansas City Campus
3901 Rainbow Boulevard
Kansas City, Kansas 66160
jreagan@kumc.edu
tel. 913-588-1480
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