44 Master's degrees in Middle Eastern Studies in Asia

Ibn Haldun University4,5(13)

Istanbul, Turkey

Turkish Studies

The Turkish Studies course at the Ibn Haldun University was the first master’s programme that was launched by the History Department. As the name implies, it is not a History programme, narrowly defined, but an interdisciplinary programme, receiving strong support from the Political Science and International Relations, Sociology and Economics departments, and also containing a lot of History.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$16,000/yr

The Hebrew University of Jerusalem3,8(19)

Jerusalem, Israel Top 1% in Worldwide

Israel Studies

This Israel Studies programme at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem incorporates courses from a wide range of academic disciplines, including history, sociology, anthropology, political science, international relations, economics and religious studies. You will engage with Israeli politics, media and geography in a hands-on way and have the option to study Modern Hebrew intensively.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$11,400/yr

An-Najah National University4,0(82)

Nablus, Palestinian Territory, Occupied

Arabic Language and Literature

The Arabic Language and Literature program of the An-Najah National University is offered by the Faculty of Graduate Studies.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

2 yearsTuition not available

Alzahra University4,1(26)

Tehran, Iran Top 10% in Worldwide

Arabic Language and Literature

The Arabic Language and Literature program is offered at Alzahra University.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$1,757/yr

The Hebrew University of Jerusalem3,8(19)

Jerusalem, Israel Top 1% in Worldwide

Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies

The Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies programme at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem includes a rigorous Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) curriculum. Courses are taught by leading scholars and students enjoy the added benefit of living in Jerusalem, a city in which 35% of the inhabitants are native Arabic speakers.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$11,400/yr

American University of Beirut4,3(141)

Beirut, Lebanon Top 3% in Worldwide

Middle Eastern Studies

The Master of Arts degree in Middle Eastern Studies at American University of Beirut is designed for students who aim to acquire a broad knowledge of the Middle East.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$16,380/yr

Alzahra University4,1(26)

Tehran, Iran Top 10% in Worldwide

Arabic Translation

The Arabic Translation program is offered at Alzahra University.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$1,757/yr

Sabanci University4,3(79)

Istanbul, Turkey Top 4% in Worldwide

Turkish Studies

The Turkish Studies programme from Sabanci University aims to train the next generation of scholars, policymakers, and practitioners and equip its graduate student with necessary skills to analyze, understand, evaluate, and make policies in key areas including foreign and environment policies as well as, energy, urbanization, health, and welfare.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$24,500/yr

Bilkent University4,3(271)

Ankara, Turkey Top 3% in Worldwide

Turkish Literature

The duration of the Turkish Literature programme from Bilkent University is three years, including a prep year, during which students take courses designed to introduce them to various aspects of literature and to strengthen their proficiency in Ottoman Turkish and foreign languages.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

3 years$17,600/yr

Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin

Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia

Islamic Finance

The Islamic Finance master by research programme from Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin is supervised by a graduate faculty (or a panel of graduate faculty members). The directed research work introduces candidates to the processes by which new knowledge is developed and applied accordingly

Master Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$5,007/yr

University Kebangsaan Malaysia4,3(35)

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Top 2% in Worldwide

Arabic Language Education

At Arabic Language Education from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia you will be able to work closely with our highly accomplished award winning faculty members whose devotion to quality teaching, learning and research ensure an effective and meaningful learning experience.

M.Ed. Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$7,697/yr

University of Peshawar4,1(227)

Peshawar, Pakistan Top 5% in Worldwide

Arabic

The Arabic programme of the University of Peshawar is profoundly proud of having an enlightened faculty and a rich library containing books, reference materials and manuscripts of rarity and a computer lab for Research Students.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$393/yr

The Hebrew University of Jerusalem3,8(19)

Jerusalem, Israel Top 1% in Worldwide

Jewish Studies

The Jewish Studies programme offered by The Hebrew University of Jerusalem will expand your knowledge of Jewish history, literature, philosophy and culture, and enhance your language, research and writing skills. You’ll enjoy an intimate learning environment with small classes taught by experts in the field.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$5,700/yr

METU Middle East Technical University4,3(348)

Ankara, Turkey Top 3% in Worldwide

Middle East Studies

The Middle East Studies Graduate Program from METU Middle East Technical University aims to offer an interdisciplinary study of the Middle East and North Africa.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

2 years$1,500/yr

University of the Punjab4,0(887)

Lahore, Pakistan Top 4% in Worldwide

Arabic

Arabic from University of the Punjab is designed to develop scientific, socio-cultural, economic and political leadership, through learner-centered teaching and research among the graduates in order to promote national cohesion and stability through providing quality education at par with international standards.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 yearsTuition not available

Jamia Millia Islamia4,0(30)

Delhi, India Top 4% in Worldwide

Arabic

The Department of Arabic is one of the oldest Departments of Jamia Millia Islamia. It enjoys a high reputation not only in India but also in the Arab & Muslim world.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$1,800/yr

University of Haifa4,4(13)

Haifa, Israel Top 3% in Worldwide

Israel Studies

The International Master’s Degree Programme in Israel Studies at University of Haifa offers students the opportunity to engage in an in-depth study of the state of Israel: its history, complex society, multicultural character, and relationship with the Jewish Diaspora.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$11,800/yr

Alzahra University4,1(26)

Tehran, Iran Top 10% in Worldwide

Teaching Persian Language to Non-natives

The Teaching Persian Language to Non-natives program is offered at Alzahra University.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$1,757/yr

University of Haifa4,4(13)

Haifa, Israel Top 3% in Worldwide

Peace and Conflict Management

Situated in the heart of the Middle East, in Israel’s most culturally diverse city, bringing together students from all countries and religions, UHaifa International’s sought-after graduate programme in Peace and Conflict Management at University of Haifa is an authentic human lab for peacebuilding.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$11,800/yr

Birzeit University3,8(53)

Az Zaytuniyah, Palestinian Territory, Occupied Top 9% in Worldwide

Arabic Language and Literature

The Arabic Language and Literature program at Birzeit University strives to create a distinctive positive spirit towards scientific research among staff and students.

Master Full-time On-campus

2 years$2,312/yr