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Middle Eastern Studies (Research)

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Tuition EUR 16,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,951 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MA
Duration 24 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Leiden, Netherlands
Language English

Program Overview

The Middle Eastern Studies (Research) at Leiden University 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 Middle Eastern Studies (Research) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Netherlands and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 7
  5. Tuition: EUR 16,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,951 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
  6. Location: Leiden, Netherlands

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Middle Eastern Studies (Research) programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Studying abroad is required.

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Grade average: Good grades comparable with an average mark of at least 7.5 (Dutch grading system) for the entire bachelor\'s programme, and a grade for the bachelor\'s thesis of an 8 or higher.

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Knowledge minimum: Knowledge of the fundamentals of Middle Eastern Studies and/or area studies, literary studies, linguistics, history and/or social sciences

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Previous education: A bachelor\'s degree from a university, equivalent to the level of a Dutch academic bachelor\'s degree.

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Additional language requirements:

  • Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English: C2
  • IELTS overall band: 7
  • IELTS listening: 6.5
  • IELTS reading: 6.5
  • IELTS writing: 6.5
  • IELTS speaking: 6.5
  • TOEFL paper based: 600
  • TOEFL computer based: 250
  • TOEFL internet based: 100

English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

EUR 16,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,951 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: EUR 16,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,951 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

IELTS requirement: 7

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Leiden University 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.

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Application Information
  • Start Date January 2026
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months
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