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****This program is currently under review. As a result of this review, the admission requirements and academic content may be revised for the spring 2010. Further information will be made available soon. ****

With a population of 2.1 million people, Havana, the capital of Cuba, is the second largest city in the Caribbean. Havana is the vibrant cultural center of Cuba, where its inhabitants are surrounded by music, artwork, and colonial architecture. The University of Havana was founded in 1728, and it is the premier university in Cuba.

While the political relationship between the US and Cuba has been volatile at times and strained for most of the past fifty years, there is a friendly fascination on the part of Cubans about the United States and its citizens. The history, socio-economic situation, the culture, and the spirit of the Cuban people are likewise of great interest of Latin American scholars at American University and elsewhere.

The AU Abroad Enclave in Havana program will take a small group of carefully selected students to study at the University of Havana, taking a special curriculum of courses designed just for them. Please visit our “Academics” link on the left-hand toolbar to see a list of classes.

The program is operated jointly by American University and the University of Havana. An AU graduate student will serve as the Resident Director for the program and primary support contact for the participants, while in consultation with staff at the University of Havana.

Students are required to study Spanish through their stay while the remaining courses may be taught in English. Qualified students may opt to take a regular university course taught in Spanish.