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CIEE Sustainable Smart Cities in Abu Dhabi, UAE (Directory Program)

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  • Locations: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
  • Program Terms: Spring
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: CIEE 
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Click here for a definition of this term Language of Instruction: English Housing Options: Apartment (shared)
Click here for a definition of this term Areas of Study: Biology, Business, Chemistry, Communications, Economics, Engineering, Environmental Studies, IT/Computer Science, Management, Marketing, Math/Statistics, Sustainability Program Type: Internship Abroad, Study Abroad
Minimum GPA: 2.5
Program Description:

Sustainable Smart Cities

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

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Program Overview

Your Sustainable Smart Cites program in Abu Dhabi lasts 12-weeks and provides an in-depth look at how the United Arab Emirate's capital is using innovative urban design solutions to prepare for the future. You will enroll in at least one sustainability course that explores how urban planning, technology, and public policy contribute to sustainability in Abu Dhabi while also enrolling in your choice of business, communications, STEM, language, and other courses through a combination of CIEE courses and courses taught online through CIEE's global academic partner, ASU. Enhance your experience with cross-disciplinary cultural and extracurricular activities related to sustainability. Live and learn in Abu Dhabi!

Unique Experiences

VISIT MASDAR CITY

TO EXPERIENCE ONE OF THE WORLD’S MOST SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND LEARN ABOUT THE LATEST INNOVATIONS IN RENEWABLE ENERGY AND SMART CITY TECHNOLOGIES

EXPLORE THE AL AIN OASIS

TO DISCOVER HOW THE TRADITIONAL OASIS SYSTEM IS BEING SUSTAINED AND INTEGRATED INTO MODERN WATER CONSERVATION EFFORTS IN THE UAE

TAKE A TOUR OF ABU DHABI'S GREEN BUILDINGS

TO LEARN ABOUT THE CITY'S PIONEERING ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN THAT PROMOTES ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY

Read About Abu Dhabi

Program Highlights

  • Featured Courses: Choose from a set of related courses that explore how innovative cities utilize digital technologies and modern strategies to prepare for the future and impact the environment.
  • Sustainability in Practice Workshop: Take part in an optional workshop to compare different models of sustainability in your host country and around the world. Topics may include business, public policy, technology, waste-management, and more.  
  • Immersive Experiences: Participate in networking events with local sustainability initiatives, activities that address how urban planning and technology can help lessen the impact on the environment, meaningful volunteer work with local organizations, and study tours to meet local changemakers and companies driving sustainability efforts. 
  • Academic Projects: Enroll in a for-credit internship, directed independent research project, or service-learning to develop integrated sustainable solutions that address economic, social, and environmental challenges.

Excursions & Activities

CIEE’s excursions and cultural activities in Abu Dhabi will open doors for you to explore the United Arab Emirates’s rich diversity, language, culture, history, contemporary trends, vibrant art, and timeless beauty in ways that will enhance your time abroad.

Samples of excursions and activities:

  • Explore the Louvre Abu Dhabi’s rich collection of local and regional artifacts to gain insight into the history, culture, and traditions of the Arabian Gulf and the Middle East  
  • Tour the newly built Abrahamic Family House, which houses places of worship for the three monotheistic religions, where the UAE promotes peace, dialogue, and cultural understanding    
  • Visit the upcoming Zayed National Museum to learn about the UAE's history before oil discovery in the 1940’s, when its people were mainly pearl divers and fishermen

Please note: Activities are based on past programs and subject to change at CIEE's discretion to adapt to local circumstances and participant feedback. Our goal when arranging activities is always to enhance your experience.  

What's Included

  • Tuition
  • Housing
  • Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
  • Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
  • Orientation – an introduction to your new culture, your academic program, and the city, plus practical information about living in your host city
  • Full-time program leadership and support in your host city
  • Field trips and cultural activities
  • Insurance and other travel benefits, with CIEE iNext Travel Protection
  • 24/7 emergency on-site support

1 out of 3 CIEE students receives a scholarship - get yours!

GAIN Travel Grants - up to $2,000 toward travel costs guaranteed to all Pell-elgible students.

Gilman Go Global Grants - $2,500/semester and $1,000/summer, guaranteed to all Gilman applications.

Merit-Based Scholarships - $2,500/semester and $750/summer, awarded to students deomonstrating high academic achievement.

Minority Serving Institutions (MIS) Grant - $2,000/semester and $500/summer, guaranteed to all students attending MSIs.

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Why CIEE

  • 200+ study abroad programs in 40+ countries
  • $8 million in scholarships offered each year
  • 1 in 3 students receives a scholarship
  • Study tours and cultural activities included
  • Internships and volunteering opportunities
  • Rigorous academics
  • Cultural immersion
  • iNext travel protection included

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