Overview

Key facts

The Middle Eastern Studies program at American University in Dubai provides students a deeper understanding of the historical, cultural, social and political environment in the Middle East, allowing them to work towards the certification during their undergraduate programs.

Whatever profession they choose upon graduation, the certificate will be beneficial to all graduates seeking employment in the region.

The program provides an opportunity for students to enhance their knowledge of the cultural, historical, and political factors that have shaped the Middle East through time and to a large extent, explain the profile and texture of the current Middle Eastern landscape.

Learning outcomes

Demonstrate required familiarity with Modern Standard Arabic;

Exhibit a geographic knowledge of the region including both physical and economic aspects;

Identify and discuss the historical underpinnings of the region;

Explain the basic tenets of the Islamic faith and the role various religions play in the societies of the Middle East;

Identify and discuss the various cultures whose presence contributes to and presents challenges to the cohesiveness of the region;

Identify the various political systems historically and currently practiced in the region; and

Identify significant contributions to human culture by civilizations in the region.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Elementary Arabic

Intermediate Arabic

Arabic Proficiency
Middle East History

Islamic Civilization

Islam: Historical and Societal Aspects

Business in the Modern Middle East

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-12 00:00:00

Apply anytime.
Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-01 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Credits

18 SCH

18-19

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Disciplines

Middle Eastern studies

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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

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79

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Other requirements

General requirements

Be in good academic standing at AUD or their primary university of study.

Be pursuing or having pursued a bachelor’s degree at an institution accredited by the MOHESR in the U.A.E. or by the relevant national or regional institutional accrediting body in the case of international applicants; or have earned a bachelor’s degree at an institution accredited by the MOHESR or by the relevant national or regional institutional accrediting body in the case of international applicants.

Have successfully completed ENGL 102 (Advanced Composition and Research) or its equivalent for students coming from institutions in which English is the language of instruction.

Satisfy all other requirements for admission to AUD.

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Tuition Fees

Living costs

Dubai

United Arab Emirates

5300 - 9200 AED / 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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