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IFSA-Butler Egypt, Ains Shams University (Outgoing Program)

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Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Language of Instruction: English Housing Options: Dormitory
Program Type: Study Abroad Minimum GPA: 3.0
Areas of Study: Electives, Fine Arts, History, Modern Languages
Program Description:
   
 
   
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Ain Shams University
EGYPTIAN LANGUAGE ARTS
AND CULTURE


Application Deadline
Spring: October 15
Fall: April 15

 
Ahlan! We're so excited that you're preparing to study abroad on an IFSA-Butler program and have chosen the Egyptology and Literature program at Ain Shams University as your destination. Cairo is home to approximately 11 million people and a place where the ancient and the modern coexist. Ain Shams University is the only university truly located in Cairo, in the northern area of Heliopolis. In fact, Ain Shams is the Arabic name for Heliopolis.
   
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IFSA-Butler Services
Academics
   
  • Tuition
  • Full academic advising and course selection/approval assistance
  • Butler University transcript for easy credit transfer
  • Academic records maintenance
  • Grade and credit query assistance
   
Housing
   
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  • Students live in apartments with other IFSA-Butler students
  • Apartments are fully furnished and include kitchens
  • Students prepare their own meals
   
Predeparture support services
   
  • Personalized advising with your IFSA-Butler program advisor
  • Welcome packet, Preparing to Study Abroad guide, Financing Study Abroad guide, and newsletter updates
  • Parental support including Preparing to Study Abroad guide and Financing Study Abroad guide
  • Assistance in accommodating students with disabilities
  • Financial aid assistance and transfers
  • Travel and student visa assistance
  • Group flight arrangements to most destinations
   
On-site services
   
  • Airport pickup for group flights
  • Full-time IFSA-Butler staff abroad for assistance and support
  • 4- to 10-day orientation programs (including transportation, accommodation, activities, student handbook and welcome materials, and most meals)
  • Transportation to host university accommodation following orientation
  • New student orientation at host university
  • Newsletter updates throughout the semester
  • IFSA-Butler welcome meal
   
Excursions and activities
   
  • Mid-semester weekend excursions and adventure trips
  • Cultural activities and social events
  • Day trips and sightseeing tours
   
Health services and emergency assistance
   
  • Full medical insurance plan for all students
  • 24-hour emergency assistance and support from on-site IFSA-Butler staff
  • Access to local medical facilities
   
Finances
   
  •  Scholarships available
  • Monthly payment plan available
  • Ability to pay by credit card
  • Support for U.S. university direct billing arrangements
     
   
Contact Us
1100 West 42nd Street
Indianapolis, IN 46208-3345
800-858-0229
www.ifsa-butler.org
studyabroad@ifsa-butler.org


Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Spring 2024 05/16/2024 ** Rolling Admission TBA TBA
Fall 2024 12/31/2024 ** Rolling Admission TBA TBA

** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline.