Overview

The Program

Students in the Master of Arts in Arab Studies (MAAS) program from Georgetown University design a program of study that allows them to develop expertise on the pressing issues relevant to the Middle East and North Africa today in one of five concentration areas: Politics, Culture and Society, Development, History, or Women and Gender.

In addition to their main concentration, students select options from the full range of courses in Middle East Studies offered at Georgetown. The MAAS program further cultivates an in-depth understanding of the region through the program’s intensive Arabic instruction, which allows our students to reach proficiency level. Students have the unique opportunity to deepen their language skills by opting to take courses taught entirely in Arabic.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Introduction to the Study of the Arab World

20th c. Middle East History

Culture and Society of the Arab World

Development in the Arab World: Theories, Issues, and Institutions

Women and Gender in the Arab World

Economics of the Middle East

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Washington, D. C., United States

Disciplines

Linguistics Middle Eastern studies View 219 other Masters in Linguistics in United States

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

The Graduate School of Arts & Sciences online application form

Transcripts

Statement of Purpose

Résumé or Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Supplemental Essay

Three letters of recommendation

TOEFL/IELTS Score (International applicants only)

Tuition Fees

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52413 USD / year

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52413 USD / year

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In-State

52413 USD / year

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Living costs

Washington, D. C.

United States

1705 - 2975 USD / month

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Overview

The Program

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Washington, D. C.

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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