Overview

Beyond political economy and political science, in the Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies (IMES) Program at Brandeis University you’ll have the opportunity to study topics such as feminism, peacemaking, translation and the arts as they relate to this region. You will be encouraged to complement our broad approach with deeper explorations into your particular areas of interest. And you will gain proficiency in either Arabic or Hebrew.

Key facts

Whether you major or minor in IMES, you’ll be well prepared for further study — including at Brandeis, which offers several related advanced degrees. You’ll also be ready for a career in diplomacy, government, advocacy, business and other international professions.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Islam: Civilization and Institutions

Political Economy of the Third World

Lower Advanced Arabic

Love, Sex, and Power in Israeli Culture

The Politics of Revolution: State Violence and Popular Insurgency in the Third World

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Waltham, United States

Disciplines

Islamic Studies Middle Eastern studies View 53 other Bachelors in Islamic 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.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

A completed Common Application.
$80 application fee (or fee waiver).
Official copies of all high school transcripts and/or GED certificate and/or marks from any externally graded national exams.
A school report and a letter of recommendation from a secondary school official.
High School Senior Grades: Send your senior midyear grades as soon as they become available. We understand this may not be until late January or early February for some students, though we encourage you to send them as soon as possible. For Early Decision applicants, submit first marking period grades, which may be first quarter or first trimester grades.
A letter of recommendation

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

69934 USD / year

≈ 69934 USD / year
Out-of-State

69934 USD / year

≈ 69934 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

69934 USD / year

≈ 69934 USD / year

Living costs

Waltham

United States

1515 - 3136 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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