Middle Eastern Studies

Our program is designed for graduates of accredited institutions of higher education. We strongly believe in an interdisciplinary approach and therefore accept any undergraduate fields or majors. Thus, there are no academic prerequisites for this program. The first semester will provide for a comprehensive, historical overview of selected topics and major trends in Middle Eastern History (19th-20th centuries).

Application Materials and Requirements

Applicants are asked to submit the following with their online application form (all documents must be in original and sent from their source):

• Copy of bachelor\xc2\x92s degree diploma

• Official transcripts from all higher education institutions you have attended

  • General GPA requirement of 80 on a scale of 100, 3.0 on a scale of 4.0, or C on the ECTS scale. These are approximate and candidates with other strengths are also encouraged to apply.

  • If your transcripts are not written in English, you will need to acquire a translated copy which will need to be notarized for authenticity.

• Two letters of recommendation, from academic and/or professional sources

• Personal essay

  • This personal essay must be up to three pages in length, and should include your interest in pursuing the M.A. Program in Middle Eastern Studies; how the program fits into your overall professional growth; and how you will contribute to the program and class dynamics.

• Resume/CV

• Your TOEFL or IELTS exam scores, if your native language is not English or your previous academic degree was not taught in English.

  • Minimum TOEFL requirements: 573 on the paper based test; 230 on the computer based test; and 89 on the internet based test. The University\'s Code is 7704.

  • Minimum IELTS requirements: Overall Band Score of 7.0.

• $100 USD application fee, payable by credit card or bank transfer.

• One passport sized photo

• A Health Declaration (to be filled out by the applicant) and a Medical Form (to be filled out by a licensed doctor). Both forms are not mandatory while an applicant\'s file is marked as \'Under Review,\' but are highly suggested to be sent in as soon as possible.