Overview

We’re one of the few schools in the U.S. to offer an interdisciplinary undergraduate major in Middle East Studies. You’ll begin with language training in modern standard Arabic—a distinctive asset. You’ll then explore the cultures of the Middle East and North Africa from ancient to modern times, from Morocco in the west to Afghanistan in the east, and from Turkey in the north to Somalia in the south.

You’ll take courses in history, anthropology, political science, art history, economics, religion, philosophy, and literature. The Middle East will come alive with meaning—and you will graduate ready for a career or advanced study in the field.

Key Facts

You graduate with a degree in Middle East studies well-versed in the complexities and intricacies of Middle Eastern and North African culture. Among those who will be eager to recruit you:

Businesses
Mass media
Law firms
Governmental agencies
NGOs
Philanthropic organizations
Relief and aid agencies
Human rights groups
Graduate and professional schools

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Past in the Present: Near East Nationalism, Politics and Archeology
Classic Islamic Texts
Women in Africa
Middle Eastern Pop Culture
Arabic Conversation and Composition
Political Economy of the Middle East
Francophone Voices from North Africa
History of Modern Israel
Islamic Ethics
Palestine-Israeli Conflict

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Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-03 00:00:00
Starting 2028-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Manhattan, United States

Disciplines

Middle Eastern studies View 143 other Bachelors in Middle Eastern studies in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

Common Application with essay and $70 application fee
Letter of Recommendation from school guidance counselor or secondary school teacher
Transcripts, mark sheets or certificates from all secondary schools or high schools attended (Fordham requires transcripts for the last four years of pre-university education)
SAT or ACT Results (SAT code: 2259; ACT code: 2748)

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

65920 USD / year

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Out-of-State

65920 USD / year

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In-State

65920 USD / year

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Living costs

Manhattan

United States

2638 - 5751 USD / month

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