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149 Master's degrees in Middle Eastern Studies
Embarking on a Middle Eastern Studies programme can be an enriching experience for international students. Tuition fees for these programmes vary significantly. The lower-end tuition fee, represented by €1,203, offers an accessible entry point for many students. On the other hand, the typical tuition fee, indicated by €20,698, provides a benchmark for what most students might expect to pay. For those looking for premium options, the higher-end tuition fee, denoted by €50,280, reflects the upper range of costs.
It's encouraging to note that a 14% of programmes fall into the affordable category, making Middle Eastern Studies accessible to a broader audience. Additionally, the rise of online learning is evident, with 5% of programmes offered online. This flexibility allows students to pursue their academic interests without geographical constraints.
Teaching Persian Language to Non-natives Alzahra University
4,1(26)Tehran, IranThe Teaching Persian Language to Non-natives program is offered at Alzahra University.
Interdisciplinary Studies of the Middle East Freie Universität Berlin
4,4(45)Berlin, Germany Top 5% in WorldwideThe master’s program in Interdisciplinary Studies of the Middle East at Freie Universität Berlin studies links problem-oriented training in the disciplines of cultural anthropology, history, Literature Studies, Brazilian studies, Gender Studies, sociology, politics, or economics with regional foci and expert profiling.
Modern Asian and Middle Eastern Studies University of Zurich
4,2(54)Zürich, Switzerland Top 5% in WorldwideThe Modern Asian and Middle Eastern Studies program at University of Zurich introduces the social, cultural, and political dynamics of modernization and globalization processesacross Asia and the Middle East from a comparative and historical perspective.
Arabic Studies University of Michigan
4,1(78)Ann Arbor, United States Top 0.5% in WorldwideThis Arabic Studies at the University of Michigan track is specifically designed to accommodate the needs of students, members of the business community, and government personnel who want to study Arabic for professional employment in government, business or public policy.
Arabic University of St Andrews
4,4(24)Saint Andrews, United Kingdom Top 4% in WorldwideThe MLitt in Arabic from University of St Andrews will deepen your literary and cultural knowledge while fostering intercultural competence and transferable skills for life in an increasingly globalised world.
Asian and Middle Eastern Studies (East Asian Popular Culture Across Time) University of Cambridge
4,4(55)Cambridge, United Kingdom Top 0.1% in WorldwideAsian and Middle Eastern Studies (East Asian Popular Culture Across Time) from University of Cambridge aim of the programme is to develop a rigorous and innovative understanding of popular culture in East Asia from the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries to the present.
Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures - Middle Eastern Literatures and Societies University of Pennsylvania
4,3(21)Philadelphia, United States Top 0.5% in WorldwideMiddle Eastern Languages and Cultures - Middle Eastern Literatures and Societies from University of Pennsylvania offers advanced study of the languages and literatures of Islamic civilizations, and also Islamic history and thought in their Middle Eastern context, in modern and pre-modern settings.
Greek, Latin, Ancient Middle East UCL
4,1(112)London, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in WorldwideUCL Greek, Latin, Ancient Middle East has been ranked consistently among the top UK departments in the field over the past decade.
Turkish Literature Bilkent University
4,2(239)Ankara, Turkey Top 10% in WorldwideThe duration of the Turkish Literature programme from Bilkent University is three years, including a prep year, during which students take courses designed to introduce them to various aspects of literature and to strengthen their proficiency in Ottoman Turkish and foreign languages.
Hebrew and Aramaic Studies Leiden University
4,1(107)Leiden, Netherlands Top 2% in WorldwideThe master's in Hebrew and Aramaic Studies is delivered by internationally-acclaimed experts at Leiden University. You will benefit from a broad range of relevant adjacent disciplines for the study of ancient languages and civilisations – many of them rarely taught elsewhere – as well as from the famous library resources.
Iranian Studies University of St Andrews
4,4(24)Saint Andrews, United Kingdom Top 4% in WorldwideDuring the MLitt in Iranian Studies at the University of St Andrews study the history, politics and international relations of Iran in a diverse and intellectually stimulating way – supported by St Andrews' unique range of expertise.
Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures - Mesopotamian Civilization University of Pennsylvania
4,3(21)Philadelphia, United States Top 0.5% in WorldwideIn addition to the MA awarded within the PhD program, Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures - Mesopotamian Civilization at University of Pennsylvania offers an independent (terminal) MA degree in Mesopotamian Civilizations.
Arabic Language Studies Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin
4,0(1)Kuala Terengganu, MalaysiaThe Arabic Language Studies master by research programme from Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin is supervised by a graduate faculty (or a panel of graduate faculty members). The directed research work introduces candidates to the processes by which new knowledge is developed and applied accordingly.
Middle East and Islamic Studies George Mason University
4,1(100)Fairfax, United States Top 7% in WorldwideThe Middle East and Islamic Studies programme at George Mason University offers a comprehensive master level education. This public study mode course provides deep insights into regional complexities and religious history. Designed for completion over two years, it equips students with vital analytical and cultural expertise.
South Asian and Middle Eastern Studies University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign
4,5(28)Urbana, United States Top 1% in WorldwideThe Middle East and South Asia are two regions of vital interest to our world today. The Center for South Asian and Middle Eastern Studies (CSAMES) at University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign is pleased to offer Master of Arts degrees in South Asian and Middle Eastern studies.
Asian and Middle Eastern Studies by Research (Japanese Studies) University of Cambridge
4,4(55)Cambridge, United Kingdom Top 0.1% in WorldwideThe Asian and Middle Eastern Studies by Research (Japanese Studies) course from the University of Cambridge provides initial research training and aims to develop students' linguistic and methodological sophistication.
Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
3,8(19)Jerusalem, Israel Top 3% in WorldwideThe Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies programme at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem includes a rigorous Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) curriculum. Courses are taught by leading scholars and students enjoy the added benefit of living in Jerusalem, a city in which 35% of the inhabitants are native Arabic speakers.
Translation (English - Arabic) The University of Jordan (UJ)
4,2(66)Amman, Jordan Top 10% in WorldwideTranslation (English - Arabic) from The University of Jordan (UJ) aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills for a career in translation and interpreting and for other related professions. With its focus on theory and practice, the programme provides students with proper preparation for future research at PhD level
Middle Eastern Studies University of Groningen
4,4(109)Groningen, Netherlands Top 2% in WorldwideDo you want to become a specialized expert on the region and its conflicts and meet the huge societal demand for knowledge and insights in the Middle East? Then join our Master’s programme Middle Eastern Studies in University of Groningen.
Middle Eastern Culture and Pedagogy (Certificate NDP) The University of Arizona
4,2(48)Tucson, United States Top 3% in WorldwideTraining in culturally responsive pedagogy allows teachers to take learners' cultural backgrounds into consideration when planning engaging lessons to enrich the classroom. Join the Middle Eastern Culture and Pedagogy (Certificate NDP) at The University of Arizona.