For-Credit Exchange Program

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Exchange students experience Kuwait’s vibrant culture while studying at AUK, Dartmouth’s only off-campus program in the Arabian Peninsula.

“The most rewarding aspects of my study abroad experience included getting to know students at AUK and hearing their unique backgrounds and perspectives.” -Matt Pfundstein ‘24, Exchange student

“The most rewarding aspects of my study abroad experience included getting to know students at AUK and hearing their unique backgrounds and perspectives.”  -Matt Pfundstein ‘24

 

 “The content in all of the classes was very interesting and informative about the culture, society, and history.” -Nick Luikey ’24, Exchange student

“The content in all of the classes was very interesting and informative about the culture, society, and history.” -Nick Luikey ’24

The application period for Fall 2025 opportunities is October 1, 2024 - February 1, 2025.

Find out more about the program and how to apply HERE.

About the Program

Slots available:  2
Duration:  12 weeks
Terms offered:  Fall only

AUK offers courses in 16 majors across three colleges: Arts and Sciences, Engineering and Applied Sciences, and Business and Economics. Classes are taught in English, and students typically choose four courses in the AUK semester system. Students pay tuition and service fees to Dartmouth and pay directly for their lodging. The cost of transportation to and from Kuwait, as well as the cost of local transportation, books, spending money and food is the responsibility of the student. Financial is available.

Previous Courses Dartmouth Students Have Taken at AUK (partial list)

  • International Relations of Arab States
  • History and Politics of Kuwait
  • Survey of Arab-Islamic Civilization
  • Music of the Arabian Peninsula
  • Arabic language courses
  • Social Psychology
  • Probability & Statistics
  • Kuwait's Foreign Policy
  • Arab & Islamic Art
  • Statistics for Engineering
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