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For more detailed information on how to apply to any of the programs offered by the Yemen College for Middle East Studies please visit the PAL admissions page, PCMES admissions page, or the short term programs page.

If you have any additional questions please address them to the PAL Program Officer at pal@ycmes.org or to the Assistant to the Dean at ycmes@ycmes.org

Admissions

Whether you are a student looking to study abroad and benefit from a language immersion environment, a PhD or Masters candidate looking for an exciting locale for your research; or are interested in learning about the region while gaining firsthand knowledge of its people; the YCMES offers a variety of academic programs to meet your individual needs.

The College is open to all qualified individuals regardless of race, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, or other characteristics discriminating against which is prohibited by U.S. and EU laws. Requirements for admission vary depending on which program you choose.

The College reserves the right to expel any student from the program for the following reasons: failure to make satisfactory progress; chronic absence from classes; culturally inappropriate behavior in a conservative, Muslim country that would have a negative impact on the College’s activities. The College takes a strong stand against sexual harassment and has a set of procedures in place to pursue complaints of this nature (see Student Handbook for more information on college policies).

Notice: As per the current immigration law, the YCMES cannot procure entry visas anymore. All students travelling to Yemen must have previously obtained their entry visas in Yemen from the Yemeni embassy in their country of residence.

Reminder: All new students are eligible for a discount on all tuition packages if they register by April 15th, 2010. All YCMES Alumni are eligible for a discount on all tuition packages throughout the year. For further information, please email PAL Program Officer at pal@ycmes.org or the Assistant to the Dean at ycmes@ycmes.org.