This Semester & Academic Year program offers students the opportunity to focus on the fascinating world of Ancient Egypt while living in and breathing-in contemporary Cairo. As "Um al-Dunya," or "Mother of the World," Cairo gives Egyptology students a unique look into the heart of both the current and ancient Arab world. Students enroll in 15 credits per semester. Classes consist of three Egyptology specific courses, one course from the AMIDEAST Egypt Semester Program class options, and one Egyptian Arabic course. Classes are held at AMIDEAST's facilities in the bustling neighborhood of Dokki, located on the west bank of the Nile. AMIDEAST's Egyptology and Middle East Studies courses are taught by some of Egypt's leading faculty.
Students in the program may enroll in the Egyptology In Practice Course for a placement with the Egyptian Museum, and other key organizations. Egyptology students participate in program-organized excursions both in and outside of Cairo to visit major attractions and historical sites in Egypt. The excursions are coordinated by AMIDEAST/Egypt in conjunction with the program's academic staff and are led by a member of the faculty. Organized activities are combined with limited free time, allowing students to explore independently within a safe and structured framework. Students will be given the schedule of these excursions during orientation. Excursions may include visits to: -Pyramids, Egyptian Museum, Citadel, Old Cairo and other major sites in and around Cairo -Alexandria -Upper Egypt
Academic Program Information
Students enroll in 15 credits per semester. Classes consist of 3 Egyptology specific courses, one course from the AMIDEAST Egypt Semester Program class options, and one Egyptian Arabic course. Classes are held at AMIDEAST's facilities in the bustling neighborhood of Dokki, located on the west bank of the Nile. AMIDEAST's Egyptology and Middle East Studies courses are taught by some of Egypt's leading faculty. Students select 3 of the following Egyptology options:
- Introduction to Ancient Egypt
- Ancient Egyptian Art & Hieroglyphs
- Pharaonic, Coptic & Modern Egypt: Culture & Religion from Ancient to Modern Times
- Egyptology in Practice
- Archeology in Egypt Today
Students also participate in the orientation program, excursions, and service learning activities with Semester & Academic Year students.
Living
Students live in shared apartments in Dokki, central Cairo, with easy access to public transportation. The apartments are within walking distance of the Cairo Metro and other modes of transportation, markets, and the AMIDEAST facilities.
Activities
In addition to the academic program, the AMIDEAST Egyptology Program in Cairo offers a variety of additional learning opportunities to enhance participants' study abroad experience.
-
Civil Society: Students will encounter a variety of Egyptian civil society organizations ranging from local NGOs in a diversity of fields to women's organizations to sports clubs. AMIDEAST/Cairo will organize special activities to facilitate student connections to these organizations.
-
Service-learning: AMIDEAST/Cairo coordinates organized service-learning projects either for individual students or for larger groups. With many connections to a wide range of organizations in Egypt, AMIDEAST can adapt projects to individual student interests to ensure a unique and satisfying service-learning experience.
-
Cross-cultural learning: AMIDEAST/Cairo organizes a variety of cross-cultural learning opportunities. Ranging from meet-and-greets to formal presentations, these events give participants the chance to interact with Egyptian students, to learn more about Egypt, and to introduce others to American culture.
Excursions
Egyptology students participate in program-organized excursions both in and outside of Cairo to visit major attractions and historical sites in Egypt. The excursions are coordinated by AMIDEAST/Egypt in conjunction with the program's academic staff and are led by a member of the faculty. Organized activities are combined with limited free time, allowing students to explore independently within a safe and structured framework. You will be given the schedule of these excursions during orientation. Excursions may include visits to:
- Pyramids, Egyptian Museum, Citadel, Old Cairo and other major sites in and around Cairo
- Alexandria
- Upper Egypt
Transcripts
Students receive credit for their program through an AMIDEAST grade report or (if requested) through AMIDEAST's Institution of Record, Northeastern University. The Northeastern University transcript will carry an additional fee.
