Program Overview
The Arabic at University of Nairobi is a MA programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Arabic programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Kenya and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: EUR 107 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; EUR 107 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Arabic programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Arabic Morphology
- Theory Of Arabic Literature
- Arabic Prose
- Contemporary Arabic Literature & Culture (elective)
- Arabic Drama (elective)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
The minimum qualifications a candidate needs are either a Bachelors degree in Literature or a relevant field of the University of Nairobi with at least a Lower Second Class or equivalent qualifications from institutions the University of Nairobi Senate recognises or a Bachelors (Pass) degree plus a postgraduate diploma in a relevant field.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 107 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; EUR 107 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: EUR 107 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; EUR 107 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Nairobi directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Nairobi
University of Nairobi
Nairobi, Kenya
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University Profile- Language English
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