Overview

Within the Middle Eastern Studies course at Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore you’ll gain rigorous historical, political and institutional perspectives on domestic, regional and international dynamics shaping Middle East stability, and engage critically with today’s debates—taught by an international faculty of field researchers and in-situ professionals from the Middle East, Europe and the United States.

Career prospects

The Master in Middle Eastern Studies (MIMES) prepares students for careers that require deep regional expertise and strong analytical skills. Depending on your background, you may find roles in:

International institutions and diplomacy-related bodies

NGOs and humanitarian organizations

Private companies and regulatory agencies

Research centers and area studies institutes

Media and communications networks

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Methodological premise: discourse and debate on the Middle East

History of the Middle East

Religion, society and thought in the Islamic Middle East

Islamic law and economics

Study of political and juridical terminology - glossary in Arabic

Middle East within the 20th-century international order

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2028-01-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-10-27 00:00:00

Language

English

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PTE Academic

46

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IELTS

6

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Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Milano, Italy

Disciplines

Middle Eastern studies View 3 other Masters in Middle Eastern studies in Italy

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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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84

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PTE Academic

46

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

To apply, you must:

Hold a high school diploma.

Hold a recognised undergraduate degree (Bachelor or equivalent).

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Tuition Fees

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7500 EUR / year

≈ 7500 EUR / year
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EU/EEA Nationals

7500 EUR / year

≈ 7500 EUR / year

Living costs

Milano

Italy

850 - 1450 EUR / month

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

Funding

All scholarships are assigned on a merit basis and will be mostly given to students who apply by the priority deadline. Some scholarships may also target specific geographic regions.

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Key information

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Living costs

Milano

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