MA Middle Eastern and North African Studies at University of Arizona

Programme overview

The M.A. program in Middle East and North African Studies offers a rigorous curriculum that encourages you to engage in a critical analysis of current ideas and methodologies in the field. In preparing graduates for fruitful careers in government, journalism, nongovernmental organizations, military, international business or advanced academic study, the program offers a well-rounded education.

Faculty: College of Social & Behavioral Sciences | Duration: 2 years / 33 units | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tucson, AZ, United States

What you will study

Students choose either the professional or thesis track. Both tracks require 33 graduate units. Thesis (3) - Thesis track only Master's Report (3) - Professional track only Middle East (3) One course in gender or culture in the Middle East (3) One course in Islamic Studies (3) One course in Middle Eastern History (3) A maximum of 15 units of graduate level language courses can.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate College minimum (applies to all programmes; departments may add requirements): regionally accredited bachelor's degree or comparable international degree and a minimum 3.00 GPA for degree programmes on a 4.00 scale. The Graduate College does not require the GRE, though individual programmes may. Programme-specific requirements are listed in the Graduate Admissions Guide.

Domestic applicants: USD 15,500 a year (2026-27). FY 2027 published base tuition for the Resident Graduate rate band, which applies to main-campus graduate programmes. Excludes mandatory fees, college fees, program fees and differential tuition, housing and meal plans. Source

International applicants: USD 35,800 a year (2026-27). FY 2027 published base tuition for the Non-Resident Graduate rate band, which applies to main-campus graduate programmes. Excludes mandatory fees, college fees, program fees and differential tuition, housing and meal plans. Source

Spring semester begins January 13 and fall semester begins August 23 for undergraduate international students; for graduate students spring begins January 14 and fall August 25.

Graduate application deadlines are set by each department; see the Graduate Admissions Guide for departmental deadlines.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.arizona.edu/admissions

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