Oregon State University's 10-week program in Tunisia convenes next in Fall 2009. The program is based at Université du 7 Novembre à Carthage in Tunis and features language study (in French and/or Arabic) as well as optional courses in Mediterranean, gender, and environmental studies taught in English. The program, run through Oregon State University, welcomes participation by qualified students from other colleges and universities.

Tunis is a capital city of approximately one million inhabitants and one of the cultural and economic centers of the Mediterranean Basin. Tunisia has historically been a crossroads for many civilizations (Phoenician, Carthaginian, Roman, Moorish, Ottoman, French, among others). Tunisian cultural identity today is thus based on a complex heritage and on the juxtaposition of different pasts. Close to Malta and just an overnight ferry ride from Sicily, Tunis provides easy access to the European continent. Tunis and its surrounding area boast some of the finest archeological sites and ancient monuments in the Mediterranean world. Outstanding beaches and resorts, along with access to the Sahara in the South, also make Tunisia a highly appealing destination for tourists, drawing over eight million visitors a year. U.S. nationals do not require a visa for stays up to four months in Tunisia.