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Middle East Studies at Brown University

Brown University, United States

Programme overview

The concentration in Middle East Studies (MES) seeks to build a strong, interdisciplinary understanding of historical and contemporary issues within the Middle East, broadly defined. Requirements are intentionally flexible to accommodate the focused interests of students in understanding the diverse dynamics, histories, and societies of this region.

Faculty: The College  |  Department: Middle East Studies  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Providence, RI, United States

What you will study

Students may apply up to two Middle Eastern language credits (beyond those that fulfill the language requirement: see below) to the MES electives requirement.

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Application information

USD 74,568 a year (2026-27). Full-time undergraduate tuition rate for all concentrations, 2026-27 (Fall $37,284 + Spring $37,284). Tuition only; excludes student activities, student resources, recreation and health services fees, health insurance, housing and meals. Source

First-year entry is in the fall; transfer students may enter in Fall or Spring.

First-year: Early Decision deadline November 1 (decision by mid-December); Regular Decision deadline January 5 (decision by early April). Applications go through the Common Application; the application fee is $80 (fee waivers available). SAT or ACT scores are required for first-year applicants.

Transfer: applications for spring 2027 entry close October 1, 2026; applications for fall 2027 entry close March 1, 2027, via the Transfer Common Application. Standardized tests are optional for transfer applicants.

Apply through the official page: https://admission.brown.edu/

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