Program Overview
The Middle Eastern Studies at American University of Beirut 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 programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Lebanon 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
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 859 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 859 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Beirut, Lebanon
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Middle Eastern 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
- Introduction to Middle Eastern Studies
- Seminar in Early Islamic History
- Special Topics in Medieval Islamic Cultural History
- Special Topics in Modern Middle Eastern Social and Political History
- Special Topics in Modern Arabic Cultural and Intellectual History
- Special Topics in Contemporary Middle Eastern Politics
- Special Topics in Contemporary Middle Eastern Society
- Arabic as a Foreign Language I and II
- Arabic as a Foreign Language III and IV
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Requirements for graduate admissions to AUB are as\nfollows:
- Official university transcript(s) All\nlevels
- Graduate Application (apply online)
- 2 recommendation letters
- English Language Proficiency\nRequirements: Upon admission, the applicant must show a level of \nproficiency in the English language by obtaining a minimum score of 530\non the English Entrance Examination (EEE), OR 583 on the\npaper-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), OR 250\non the computer-based TOEFL OR 97 on the Internet-based\nTOEFL OR 7.0 on IELTS OR 147 on the GRE\nVerbal part OR 25 on the GMAT Verbal part.
- AUB graduates or graduates from US/UK/AUSTRALIA/CANADA are exempted from\nELPR
- $50 US application fee.
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English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 859 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 859 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 859 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 859 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact American University of Beirut 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 American University of Beirut
American University of Beirut
Beirut, Lebanon
TheAmerican University of Beirut(AUB;Arabic:الجامعة الأميركية في بيروت,romanized:al-Jāmiʿa l-Amērkiyya fī Bayrūt)is aprivate, non-sectarian, and independent university chartered inNew Yorkwith its...
University Profile- Application Deadline Apr, 2027
- Start Date May, 2027
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
