Overview

Why is it important to learn Arabic?

Arabic is the 5th most spoken language in the world; one of the six official languages of the United Nations; the official language of 24 countries, spoken by over 400 million people.
Arabic is a Critical Language as designated by the U.S. Government, and one of the priority languages for recruiting by the Dept. of Defense, National Security Agency, FBI, CIA, and many other agencies.
Arabic is one of the fastest growing business languages in the world. Economic growth in the Arabian Gulf area alone is projected to be double the world average.
Arabic is the liturgical language of Islam. Therefore, over a billion Muslims in the world have a basic knowledge of Arabic, even if they have a different native language.

Arabic has one of the richest and longest cultural traditions.

What Type of Arabic Do You Teach at Western Kentucky University?

Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) is the international language of all written communication, the news media, education, literature in the Arab world. We also teach as a separate course Levantine Colloquial Arabic, the informal spoken language of Jordan, Syria and Palestine. Students who go on study abroad will have the opportunity to develop proficiency in a Colloquial variety of Arabic as well. Our experience has taught us that it is easier to learn MSA, which is the basis of all Colloquial varieties, first, and then add a Colloquial variety on top of this.

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Elementary Arabic
Intermediate Arabic
Advanced Arabic
Arab Civilization
Advanced ARABIC Media
Colloquial ARABIC

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bowling Green, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A completed application (open WKU application for admission)
Minimum academic requirements: Freshmen: 2.5 GPA / Transfer:* 2.0 GPA
*Students with 24 or more earned hours of college credit
English proficiency requirements
$75 non-refundable application fee
Official Academic Records from schools attended with grades and any degrees/diplomas/certificates received. Should also include a literal English translation.
Financial Evidence of Support must be provided to obtain an I-20
Students transferring from within the US will need to fill out the Transfer-In Form

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

29030 USD / year

≈ 29030 USD / year
Out-of-State

27000 USD / year

≈ 27000 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

12072 USD / year

≈ 12072 USD / year

Living costs

Bowling Green

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

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Overview

Why is it important to learn Arabic?

What Type of Arabic Do You Teach at Western Kentucky University?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Bowling Green

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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