Program Overview
The Near Eastern Studies at Princeton 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 Near Eastern 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 7
- Tuition: USD 41,820 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
- Location: Princeton, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Near 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 the Professional Study of the Near East
- An Introduction to the Islamic Scholarly Tradition
- Introduction to Syriac
- Problems in Early Modern and Modern North African History
- Readings in Classical Arabic Literature
- Studies in Persian Literature 900 - 1200 A.D.
- Studies in Islamic Religion and Thought
- Studies in Modern Arab History: Readings in Islamic Revivalism, Islamist Politics and Law
- Topics in Middle East History: Modern Syria
- Studies in the History of Islam: Legal Categories and Social Realities
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Statement of Academic Purpose
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae
- Recommendation Letters
- Transcripts
- Fall Semester Grades
- Prerequisite Tests
- English Language Tests
- GRE :
- Additional Departmental Requirements:
Sample of written work. Applicants must complete the NES fact sheet in the application.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 41,820 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Tuition fees: USD 41,820 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Princeton 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.
About Princeton University
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Princeton, United States
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University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months