MENA Summer School

Overview

The MENA Summer School offers an intensive, multidisciplinary program focused on the contemporary transformations across the Middle East and North Africa. Held in Rabat, Morocco, this program provides a rich academic environment to explore:

• The social and political evolution of the MENA region

• Morocco’s strategic role as a bridge between Africa and the Arab world

• Regional geopolitics in the Afro-Mediterranean space

• The dynamics of identity, governance, and reform in North Africa

Students are encouraged to approach the MENA region not just as a geopolitical space but as a complex mosaic of cultures, histories, and political systems. Through immersive learning and expert-led seminars, the program helps participants build a critical lens to understand current debates and long-term trajectories.

Program Content

Location & Methodology

📍 Rabat, Morocco

The program is hosted by the International University of Rabat and combines academic instruction with real-world exposure:

• Access to university libraries, digital resources, and academic seminars

• Weekly cultural activities, site visits, and immersive workshops

• Opportunities to meet policy experts, civil society actors, and researchers

• Personalized academic support and a vibrant international learning environment

Admission Requirements

🎓 Eligibility
Open to undergraduate and graduate students from relevant disciplines such as international studies, Middle Eastern studies, political science, sociology, and related fields. No minimum GPA required, but applicants should demonstrate academic engagement and openness to intercultural learning.

💰 Tuition Fees
Depending on the number of selected courses:

• 1 course: 7,500 MAD

• 2 courses: 12,900 MAD

• 3 courses: 17,900 MAD
  (Fee includes tuition, cultural activities, and university facility access.)