Coronavirus Information

Until further notice, the University of Arizona, in accordance with the guidelines recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, encourages all employees to work remotely. Our office in 440 Marshall Building is closed to the public, but you can reach the School of Middle Eastern & North African Studies, Monday–Friday 8am-5pm:

Director: Ben Fortna bcfortna@arizona.edu 520-873-7008
Program Coordinator: Sergio Cañez canez@arizona.edu 520-260-0837
Administrative Assistant: Randa Abdu randaabdu@arizona.edu 520-561-2098

Get COVID-19 updates and information for the University of Arizona community. Also, see SBS resources for continuing instruction and learning.

Arabic Program

We offer one of the top Arabic programs in the U.S., offering instruction in the Arabic language (MSA and dialects), Arabic linguistics, literature, culture, and society.

Arabic Language Study

We house numerous Arabic language programs both at the University of Arizona and abroad:

Arabic Conversation Circles – Practice your Arabic in a fun and conversational setting
Summer Immersive Program – Rigorous, immersive program open high school students and grad students.
Project Global Officer – provides Arabic language and culture training to ROTC students
Jumpstart – Funded summer Arabic for high school students
Center for Arabic Study Abroad – Advanced level Arabic study in Cairo and Amman
Arabic Flagship Program – Program for UArizona students combining domestic and overseas study
Arizona in Jordan Study Abroad – Eight-week summer program based in the Jordanian capital of Amman

Arabic Credit by Exam

You can get credit by exam or test out of your requirements for second language proficiency. Learn more about Arabic testing for proficiency or credit.

If you would like your transfer credits from another institution to be evaluated for UA Arabic equivalency, please send your request, along with the syllabi for the transfer courses to Abdessamad M'Barki: mbarki@email.arizona.edu