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With more than twenty-five faculty members specializing in everything from ancient Mesopotamia to the modern Middle East, the department of Near Eastern Studies - Arabic Studies at the University of Michigan offers an especially deep training to students as they aim to become researchers, teachers, and policy makers.

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Overview

Our Near Eastern Studies - Arabic Studies program offered at the University of Michigan develops students’ historiograpical and analytical skills, as well as their proficiency in relevant languages, whether ancient or modern.

Students are encouraged to take advantage of the many connections between Near Eastern Studies and other departments on campus, and thus to shape a program that is specifically matched to their research interests.

Students in this program choose between two subplans:

Teaching Arabic as a Foreign Language: This track provides training in applied linguistics and foreign language teaching methodology with special emphasis on learning and teaching Arabic as a foreign language.

Arabic for Professional Purposes: This track is specifically designed to accommodate the needs and demands of students, members of the business community and government personnel who want to study Arabic for professional employment in government, business or public policy.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Ancient Egypt

Ancient Israel/Hebrew Bible

Arabic

Armenian

Hebrew

Iranian Studies

Islamic Studies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2023-08-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2022-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

Credits

30 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies Language Studies Linguistics View 1058 other Masters in Language Studies in United States

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

Bring your tomorrow closer

TOEFL^® IBT

Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants should have a B.A. in Arabic, Education, English, Linguistics, or related disciplines.

All applicants must submit a completed application from the Rackham School of Graduate Studies

official transcripts of all previous academic records

three letters of recommendation (preferably from faculty familiar with their most recent work)

a statement of purpose

personal statement and writing sample

The Arabic Proficiency Test of the American Association of Arabic for non-native speakers of Arabic

Tuition Fee

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International

50646 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 50646 USD per year during 24 months.
National

50646 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 50646 USD per year during 24 months.
In-State

25230 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 25230 USD per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Ann Arbor

1025 - 1870 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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