BA Middle Eastern Studies at New York University

Programme overview

The Department of Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies (MEIS) focuses on the past and present of a vast and culturally diverse region of the world that extends from North Africa to Central Asia and from the Mediterranean to the Indian Ocean. It adopts interdisciplinary and comparative approaches to Middle Eastern societies from antiquity to the present, with particular focus on the period after the emergence of Islam.

Faculty: College of Arts and Science | Duration: 128 credits | Location: New York, NY, United States

What you will study

The Middle Eastern Studies major requires ten 4-credit courses (40 credits) completed with a grade of C or better. Courses graded Pass/Fail cannot count toward the requirements of the major. See the Policies tab for program-specific policies, including the distribution requirements applying to the six non-language courses requirement for this major. Sample required courses: Writing as Inquiry.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applies to admission to the school/university, not specific to this major: New York University's Office of Undergraduate Admissions supports the application process for all undergraduate programs at NYU. For additional information about undergraduate admissions, including application requirements, see How to Apply.

Duration: 128 credits

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