Course options for international students in Tunisia are highly focused — if you’re interested in examining the overlap of Middle Eastern and North African cultures or international politics, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a more interesting study abroad destination.

Tunisia is an ideal location for foreign students interested in a secular Muslim culture that plays a significant role of the rising Islamist movement. If you would like to see the site of the first Arab Spring protests and learn about the current political and social movements. When studying in Tunisia, engage in opportunities that center on International Policy and Diplomacy. This subject is a common area of study for foreign students and has components for learning specifies of Tunisia’s culture, language, and history through service learning projects.

Although Tunisia is located on the African continent, it is in a unique position where it is impacted by both North African and Middle Eastern social and cultural aspects. Foreign students will find that Middle Eastern Studies courses are popular in Tunisia for the unique role the country plays in social revolutions stemming from Middle Eastern and Arab communities.

Did we mention you can bypass being bilingual and instead head for being a triple threat? Although Arabic is the official language, French is widely spoken in business and education - classes in both languages are widely offered. Tunisia has been a popular destination for study abroad students to learn both Arabic and French.

The height of Tunisia’s tourist season is the summer, from June to August; if you’re looking to enjoy your studies in Tunisia without all of the crowds, avoid this time. However, if you prefer heading to the beach to study then the spring and summer would be the best time to start your adventure. It’s important to remember and be respectful of the fact that Tunisia has a large Islamic influence and you may have days off of school based on certain Islamic religious holidays.