Overview

This 20-credit certificate program builds language skills and cultural competence, and it helps students pursuing a bachelor's degree gain a competitive edge in many fields and disciplines.

The Arabic Undergraduate Certificate coursework from Temple University helps you form the foundation to use Arabic socially and professionally. Whether you want to work in the U.S. or abroad, expertise in Arabic can help elevate your career opportunities.

Careers

The ability to speak, read and write in more than one language can set you apart in today’s global job market. It may increase your marketability and opportunities for career advancement and promotion.

The Arabic Certificate is ideal for students considering careers in international business, government service, or other professions in which multilingual proficiency is desirable or even necessary. The critical skills gained from learning a foreign language are directly applicable to today’s rapidly diversifying world and can be used across all fields and disciplines.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Arabic Elements

Arabic Intermediate

Arabic Advanced
Literature

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

20 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Philadelphia, 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.

English requirements

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110

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IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

To be accepted into a certificate program, students must be in good academic standing and have completed at least 15 credits at Temple University by the initial requested semester of certificate coursework.

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

33912 USD / year

≈ 33912 USD / year
Out-of-State

33912 USD / year

≈ 33912 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

18864 USD / year

≈ 18864 USD / year

Living costs

Philadelphia

United States

1313 - 2284 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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Overview

Overview

Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

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

Philadelphia

Funding

Need help with your student visa?

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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