Program Description
Al Akhawayn Universtiy in Ifrane (AUI), is an independent, public, not-for-profit, coeducational, Moroccan university committed to educating future citizen-leaders of Morocco and the world through a globally oriented, English-language, liberal arts curriculum based on the American system. AUI, although founded in 1993, has grown considerably in size and reputation in a very short time. The university enhances Morocco and engages the world through leading-edge educational and research programs, including continuing and executive education. AUI is known for upholding the highest academic and ethical standards, and promoting equity and social responsibility in Morocco.
Program Dates
Spring Semester (January - Early May)
Fall Semester (August - December)
Al Akhawayn Academic Calendar
Application Fee
A $150 non-refundable administrative fee will be charged at the time of application, to be paid online.
Please note: you will NOT be considered for this program until you have paid this fee.
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Program Fees
The program fee (tuition + student fees) is due by the Payment Deadline (set by KSU Registrar) of the appropriate semester.
Scholarships
For information regarding scholarship opportunities and applying financial aid towards your education abroad program, please see the Education Abroad website
here.
Gilman Scholarship

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Eligibility Criteria
KSU student
2.75 GPA
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Courses
Students will take the equivalent of up to 15, but no less than 12, KSU credits per semester. This exchange program is best suited for a wide variety of majors.
The courses are taught in English with a continuous assessment in the form of tests (including midterms and finals) and written assignments. Class attendance is mandatory.
Take a look at the Academic Catalog to see if there are any courses that you can take to fit into your degree:
catalog_2017-2019.pdf
Housing
On campus Housing is comprised of 22 buildings, three of which are faculty residences and 19 are used to house students. On the premises, a student can have easy access to the classrooms, faculty offices, campus recreational facilities, and more. With this housing, worries about escalating costs of heating and hot water, phone connections, or transportation fees are eliminated.
Application Deadline
Fall Semester - March 15th
Spring Semester - October 5th
Program Contact
Nicole Meanor
Senior Education Abroad Program Coordinator
Phone: 470-578-7629
Email: nmeanor@kennesaw.edu
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EDUCATION ABROAD REFUND POLICY & PROCEDURES
APPLICATION FEES
All application fees are non-refundable, except in the case of:
*Program cancellation by Kennesaw State University
*A wait-listed student who is not added into the program
*A student who has applied to one education abroad program and clearly notifies the Education Abroad Office--in writing and prior to the application deadline--of his/her desire change the application to an alternate KSU program
Refunds for application fees will be issued in the same form of payment originally used for purchase. Please be sure to retain all account information used for purchase and notify the Education Abroad Office (EAO) in advance if there is a problem with your account. The EAO will not be responsible for refunds sent to closed accounts.
PROGRAM FEES
All program fees are non-refundable. In all cases, the student will only receive recoverable fees, subject to the rules/policies of external service providers. Any such refund will not include the initial application fee and will not be issued until after the education abroad program is completed.
TUITION PAYMENTS
Payment and refund of tuition will follow the normal processes establish by the Offices of the Registrar and Bursar. Students wishing to withdraw from any study abroad program or course must submit their request in writing through the Education Abroad Office.