SIT-Morocco: Migration Practices and Impacts on North Africa and Europe
Program Details
| Program Location |
Rabat, Morocco
|
| Sponsor |
SIT |
| Program Type |
Co-sponsored |
| Course # |
SA 30036
|
| Duration |
Semester
|
| Upcoming Program Dates |
| Fall 2025 |
09/07/25 to 12/20/25
|
Please Note: Programs may be altered or adapted with little notice
Overview
In a globalized world, it’s important to understand the complex drivers of migration, the policies that govern human mobility, and how human rights are key to fostering a more inclusive and equitable society. International migration is at the top of the global policy agenda with an understanding that migration can bring economic, social, and cultural benefits, and yet proponents of nationalistic political movements argue that the challenges posed by documented and undocumented migration outweigh these benefits.
This program explores the interconnectedness of these issues in the context of Moroccan and Sub-Saharan migrations to the European Union through the analysis of the experiences of the migrants themselves, the challenges they face, the policies that affect their lives, and the impact of migration on Morocco’s development. Students examine the global governance of migration through issues of poverty, climate change, integration, and the human rights of migrants. The program allows students to put forward scenarios and solutions to the challenges of current and future migration trends in Morocco, sub-Saharan Africa, and the EU.
Excursions to Agadir and Tiznit in the south inform the nexus of issues that complicate and intersect with migration, from climate change to poverty to local development. Visits to migration networks in Tangier, Tetuán, and the Spanish enclave Ceuta in the north provide insights into the lived realities of migrant communities, and a nuanced understanding of attempts to achieve social justice on local, regional, and global scales. An excursion to the Netherlands provides a comprehensive understanding of migration politics, integration, and social justice in the EU.
For more program information, please visit the
program website.
This program is sponsored by:
SIT.
Eligibility
The program is open to Purdue students in good standing who have completed at least two semesters of university study by the start of the program. Successful candidates will demonstrate academic success, maturity, and a desire to experience another culture.
GPA Requirement:
2.5 on a 4.0 scale
Language Requirement: none
Purdue Credit
Direct Credit
available from the following:
[
College of Liberal Arts]
Students interested in completing courses while abroad from Purdue colleges or departments that are not listed above should discuss this with their study abroad advisor before applying to the program.
Academic Program
All students will complete coursework as well as a five-week internship or independent study project during the second half of the program. This program carries approximately 16 credits. Coursework is taught in English, with exception of Arabic language courses.
Courses include:
- Migration Practices and Impacts on North Africa and Europe
- Arabic (beginner to advanced levels available)
- Research Methods and Ethics
- Independent Study Project OR Internship
For more information, please visit the SIT website.
Excursions
This program includes several excursions:
- Tangier and Ceuta, Morocco
- Agadir and Tiznit, Morocco
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
Housing
This program includes homestay housing in Rabat for the first seven weeks and two meals per day are included. Students may continue living with their host family during the five week internship, or receive a stipend to arrange their own living accommodations for the second half of the program.
During excursions, students will stay in hotels or hostels.
Estimated Program Costs
Students pursuing program participation accept financial responsibility. Purdue will take measures to mitigate financial risks, although will not be liable for loss. Students should carefully note what costs need to be paid to Purdue University or to a co-sponsor or agency, and what costs need to be paid at the overseas study location. This will vary by program. The program fee includes: tuition, educational excursions, advising and placement for internship or independent study, emergency accident and illness insurance, and program advising and support.
The housing fee includes: accommodation throughout the program, including during excursions. Homestay housing provides two meals per day during the week, and three meals on the weekend.
Costs for this program are estimated and subject to change. The cost figures listed below are
for: Fall 2025
|
Costs per semester to be billed by Purdue
and Co-sponsor
|
| Program Fee |
$19,328.00
|
| Study Abroad Fee |
$914.10 |
| Housing |
$3,135.00 |
| Purdue International Insurance (per month) |
$32.00 |
|
Approximate additional costs per semester
|
| To be paid by the student.
|
| Round-trip Airfare |
$1,200.00 |
| Local Transportation |
$180.00 |
| Visa |
$160.00 |
| Books and Supplies |
$120.00 |
| Meals |
$1,216.00 |
| Miscellaneous Personal Expenses |
$0.00 -
$900.00 |
| Travel Documents (passport, photos) |
$175.00 |
Financial Aid
Purdue University financial aid may be applied to the costs of studying abroad. Students interested in receiving financial aid should
NOTE: Recipients of certain tuition remission and scholarship programs should pay careful attention to the regulations for using those benefits for study abroad. Ask your financial aid advisor about any limitations.
Click here for a list of scholarships and grants available to assist with the costs of studying overseas.
Application Deadlines
For full consideration, students must submit all supporting documents (typically an essay, transcripts, 1-2 recommendations, and copy of passport) before or by the application deadline. Popular programs fill quickly, often before the deadline. To ensure a place in a program, apply early.
As soon as a student submits an online application, a My Study Abroad account is created. Applicants should consult this page often to check on the status of the application.
| Program Application Deadline
|
| Fall Semester Programs |
Mar 1 |
| Spring Semester Programs |
Sep 15 |
Returnees Information
Click below to search for Purdue students who have participated in this program and are willing to be contacted. If you get no results, you can use the search form to find people who studied in the country you are interested in.
Resources
The websites listed below contain information about this program. The accuracy of information at external sites cannot be guaranteed.
For more information on this program, please contact the Study Abroad Office by phone (765) 494-2383
or email
studyabroad@purdue.edu.
