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International Programs Office

Al-Quds Honors College (Bard College)

East Jerusalem, Palestine

Students participating in the Al-Quds Honors College through Bard program are granted the rare opportunity to study for either a year or semester in the West Bank at one of Palestine’s leading liberal arts institutions. Located in Abu Dis, the Al-Quds Honors College was recently founded in 2009 (as an offshoot of Al-Quds University, established circa 1984), and is home to an intimate student body of around 150 (with foreseeable growth in the coming years).

Students who choose this program will have access to the general amenities of such a small, emergent institution, including smaller classroom sizes and more direct, hands-on relationships with faculty. Students will partake in a mandatory orientation process upon arrival in Jerusalem, which provides valuable information regarding the city, student life (both academic and non-academic), in addition to valuable tips and techniques for smooth cultural immersion.

Program Information

Terms Available: year, semester

Type of Program: Study Abroad

Languages of Instruction: English

Language Prerequisite: N/A

  • Credit Transfer System
    • Typical course load: courses typically 3 credits each
    • Units recorded in: semester credits
    • Conversion to Reed units: 4 semester credits = 1 Reed unit
    • Grading system: A-F
  • Credits: 15 credits
  • Course Catalog

Application

Program Application
Program website

Housing: Host Family

Financial, Immigration

Cost to attend:

Reed College charges the same tuition fees for a semester or year off-campus as for a semester or year spent on campus, plus the program's actual room and board fees. Reed College encourages students to choose programs based on their academic rather than financial needs to reflect Reed's belief that all students, regardless of financial circumstances, should have the opportunity to study abroad.

Financial aid continues for eligible students during the off-campus program. Students should discuss with the Financial Aid Office how other outside aid may impact their existing aid package. Check out more details directly on the Reed College Financial Aid page.