Program Overview
The Middle East Studies at The American University in Cairo is a MA programme in Humanities, 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 East Studies programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Egypt and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 3,402 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 846 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
- Location: Cairo, Egypt
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Middle East Studies 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
- [\'Seminar on the Nineteenth-Century Middle East\', \'Economic Development in Middle East Countries\', "Approaches to Middle East/ North Africa Gender and Women\'s Studies", \'Islamic Law Reform\', \'Middle East Politics\', \'Middle Eastern Societies and Cultures\']
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Requirements
Minimum requirements need to be met for a graduate studies applicant to be accepted at AUC. Other requirements may apply depending upon the specific admission category. Also, requirements for a given program may be at a higher level, as specified by the department.
Qualifications
Applicants for graduate study must have an acceptable Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree, with an academic record at a level sufficient to qualify for full or provisional admission, as described under admission categories. Additional criteria, such as the following, may also be considered when evaluating a candidate for admission to the graduate program:
- Performance as non-degree student showing evidence of preparation for graduate level courses
- Test scores (GRE, GMAT, and Arabic Language) that suggest potential
- Work experience in a field related to the program applied for
- Strong faculty advocacy with written intent to mentor the student
- References from instructor and/or employer speaking to motivation and maturity
- Personal interview
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 3,402 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 846 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 3,402 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 846 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact The American University in Cairo 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 The American University in Cairo
The American University in Cairo
Main campus in New Cairo, Egypt
The American University in Cairo (AUC; Arabic: الجامعة الأمريكية بالقاهرة, romanized: al-Jāmi‘a al-’Amrīkiyya bi-l-Qāhira) is a private research university in New Cairo, Egypt. The university...
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