Overview

The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) geographically embraces a region from Mauritania in the west to Iran and Central Asia in the east, the Mediterranean in the north and Saharan and Sahelian Africa in the south.

Dynamic and diverse studies

The Middle East and North Africa Studies program at Marquette University melds a foundation in Arabic language with an interdisciplinary curriculum that explores the history, society, economy, theology, philosophy and media of the Arabic-speaking world. With a wide array of electives, MENA studies students can tailor their program of study to their interests and career goals. Students will understand the political, economic, gender, social and cultural dynamics of the Middle East and North Africa with an interdisciplinary approach and using discipline-specific methodologies.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Arabic Language courses

People and Cultures of the Middle East

Arabs and Muslims in Global Context

Arab American History and Culture

Islamic Spain: Past and Present

History of North Africa

Arab Philosophy

Memory and the Making of the Old Testament

International Politics of the Middle East

Arab and Muslim Women in Transnational Communities

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

More details

National: Applications for the Spring semester are reviewed on a rolling basis starting in October.

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Milwaukee, United States

Disciplines

African studies Middle Eastern studies View 257 other Bachelors in African 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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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

High School Transcripts

Exams and Certificates

College and University Transcripts

SAT or ACT Results

Evidence of financial ability

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

52070 USD / year

≈ 52070 USD / year
Out-of-State

52070 USD / year

≈ 52070 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

52070 USD / year

≈ 52070 USD / year

Living costs

Milwaukee

United States

1066 - 1767 USD / month

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

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Dynamic and diverse studies

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Milwaukee

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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