Program Overview
The Near Eastern Studies - Arabic Studies at University of Michigan 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 Near Eastern Studies - Arabic Studies programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States 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 6.5
- Tuition: USD 21,673 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 21,673 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
- Location: Ann Arbor, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Near Eastern Studies - Arabic 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
- Ancient Egypt
- Ancient Israel/Hebrew Bible
- Arabic
- Armenian
- Hebrew
- Iranian Studies
- Islamic Studies
- Mesopotamian and Ancient Near Eastern Studies
- Persian
- Rabbinics; Jewish History of Late Antiquity
- Second Temple Judaism and Christian Origins/New Testament
- Turkish
Admission Requirements
Academic 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, CV and personal statement and writing sample. The Arabic Proficiency Test of the American Association of Arabic for non-native speakers of Arabic (minimum score of 80%).
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 21,673 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 21,673 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 21,673 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 21,673 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Michigan 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 Michigan
University of Michigan
United States
The University of Michigan is a public research university in Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States. It was founded in 1817 and is the oldest institution of higher education in the state. It is also...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-12-17
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months