Academics in Tangier

Through a collaboration with the University of New England (UNE), IAU offers programs in the vibrant and historic city of Tangier, Morocco. Classes are held on UNE's newly constructed campus in the heart of the city and have been specifically designed to support study abroad for students in the sciences. The campus boasts state-of-the-art lab facilities, including an organic chemistry lab, microbiology lab, and neuroscience lab. Additional campus resources include residence halls, sports facilities and exercise gym, library, study spaces, and a cafeteria.

Academic Program:

General Studies Program – This program enables students to choose from the wide variety of course offerings to fulfill many of their general education requirements and complete major and minor requirements.

Positioned on the northern tip of Morocco, just 8 miles across the Strait of Gibraltar from Spain, Tangier has served as an important gateway between Europe, Africa, and the Arab world across the centuries. Tangier's status as an international port city and an economic hub of Morocco draws cultural visitors and business interests alike. Students studying in Tangier will experience firsthand the diverse cultural history of Morocco and its complex identity and society through academic excursions, site-specific learning, and the opportunity to engage with the local community through participation in service learning.

Campus in the heart of Tangier: Academic Building, Lab Facilities & Residence Hall