Study Abroad Programs

Preparing to live or study abroad mentally, administratively, financially and emotionally takes time and careful planning. Al Akhawayn University would like to make this process as smooth and trouble free as possible. Please read the information and feel free to contact the Office of International Programs should you have questions or need further details. 

Bilateral Exchange Programs’ Application Instructions

Students applying to the Bilateral Exchange programs have to complete an online application which can be found at: http://www.aui-oip.org/outgoing/index.php

All students are required to upload a photo, essay and a PDF copy of your unofficial transcript. For professors’ recommendations, please contact your professors first, and then complete the online recommendation part of the application by entering the correct professors’ email addresses and their full names.

If any of these instructions are unclear to you, please contact the Study Abroad Advisor at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call Ext. 2010/ 2065.

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to stop by the Office of International Programs, Building 10/Office 10.

Summer & Fall 2012 EXCHANGE PROGRAMS

The deadline for applying to the Summer and Fall 2012 exchange programs is February 27, 2012. The number of places listed below may change as OIP finds out how many exchange students will be coming to AUI.  There are some new partner institutions to consider.  Other possibilities will be announced as they become available.

While degree programs vary from one institution to another, we have noted the AUI programs in which some similar classes are offered at the host institution.  University Core Curriculum (UCC) has been added to those institutions rich in classes that are equivalent to those at AUI. 

If you insist on taking specific classes, then you may be disappointed.  Your application can be approved long before you know which courses will be offered.  Students who have 30 to 60 credits now face a far better chance of finding a number of many classes that fit their degree program.  Students with 75 credits or more face limitations and fewer choices.  Students with over 90 credits may not apply until they stop by the Office of International Programs with their degree plan and schedule a meeting with Mrs. Amy Fishburn to discuss this.

Also, be aware that a few institutions require a paper based TOEFL score of 550 or IBT of 80 taken within the last two years.

Please check the link for details on the Summer & Fall 2012 Exchange Programs