American University of Kuwait

Dartmouth's only off-campus program in the Arabian Peninsula offers students a unique opportunity to experience Kuwait's vibrant culture while interning or studying at AUK. 

The application deadline for 2026-2027 opportunities is February 1, 2026.

For-credit Exchange (Fall)

Two Dartmouth undergraduates each year can study abroad at the American University of Kuwait (AUK).  AUK offers courses in sixteen majors across three colleges: Arts and Sciences, Engineering and Applied Sciences, and Business and Economics. Students are in Kuwait for approximately twelve weeks (from the start of the semester in September until the December break).  Classes are taught in English, and students typically choose four courses in the AUK semester system. Some courses Dartmouth students have taken at AUK include: International Relations of Arab States, History and Politics of Kuwait, Survey of Arab-Islamic Civilization, Music of the Arabian Peninsula, and Arabic language courses.

For more information and to apply, CLICK HERE.

Please note: Courses you wish to take at AUK must be individually reviewed and pre-approved for transfer credit by the relevant department chairs by June 1. This requires advance planning on your part during the spring term prior to your departure.

Funded Leave-Term Internships (Fall and Spring)

Four Dartmouth undergraduates each year can do an internship at the American University of Kuwait. This is a unique opportunity to gain professional experience in an international location while contributing to the development of a liberal arts university in a key part of the world. The commitment is full-time for approximately nine weeks. The minimum commitment is eight weeks. Interns receive a stipend of $4500 to cover transportation to and from Kuwait, meals, and incidentals.  Lodging is provided by AUK at no cost in spacious apartments within walking distance of the campus shared with other international students.

For more information and to apply, CLICK HERE.