Overview

Through access to diverse faculty offering wide expertise and wide-ranging scholarly approaches, students gain a broad understanding of the politics, history, societies, literatures, and cultural experiences of the region.

They develop also a special competence in a chosen area of interest, hone their research skills and ability to think critically about the region, and are encouraged to articulate their findings at an advanced scholarly and professional level. In addition, students are expected to demonstrate at least an intermediate-level proficiency in a Middle Eastern language of their choice.

Key Features

The Middle Eastern Studies program at The City University of New York is designed to serve students with diverse interests and needs. The flexible planning towards graduation serves both full-time and part-time students, with all classes held in the evening to accommodate those with life and career commitments.

We are the only public university M.A. Program in Middle Eastern Studies in the New York tri-state area, and as such we have a unique experience, support services, and a tradition of access for students of all social, economic, cultural and national backgrounds.

The Program bases its reputation on a distinguished and diverse faculty and student body and on paying close attention to student progress and needs. Prior study of the Middle East and/or proficiency in a Middle Eastern language is an advantage but is NOT a requirement for admission into the Program.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

New Ethnographic Writings on the Middle East

History of the Modern Middle East

Muslims, Tolerance and Religious Pluralism

The Zionist Body and Its Others

Ottoman Lands and their Post-Ottoman Worlds: Transitions from Empire to Nation-States

The Politics of Education, Schooling, and Knowledge Production in Contemporary Israel-Palestine

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

Middle Eastern studies View 35 other Masters in Middle Eastern studies in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants should have a bachelor‘s degree from an accredited college or university or their equivalents in the US or abroad. Prior study of the Middle East and/or proficiency in a Middle Eastern language is advantageous but is NOT a requirement for admission into the Program.

The MAMES Application requires the following documents:

A transcript of all college and, if applicable, graduate work

Two letters of recommendation

Results of Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) (Required from international students who are non-native English speakers)

A writing sample (5-10 pages of a research or analytical paper)

The Graduate Record Exam (GRE) General Test is optional

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

25650 USD / year

≈ 25650 USD / year
Out-of-State

25650 USD / year

≈ 25650 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

14100 USD / year

≈ 14100 USD / year

Additional Details

Local students: $5,545 / semester

Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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