Overview

Throughout the Middle East Studies BA course from University of Michigan - Dearborn you’ll have advanced foreign language skills and a multi-disciplinary understanding of Middle Eastern societies and cultures. The combination will prepare you for a wide variety of career opportunities or for graduate studies.

Career opportunities:

A Middle East studies degree opens doors to an array of career opportunities where language, social, and cultural knowledge are essential: international diplomacy, social services, academia, journalism, business, law, and more. The degree also provides an excellent foundation for graduate studies in the modern Middle East.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Islamic Movements in the Middle East
Women and Islam in Middle Eastern History to 1900
Language of Business
Arabic Translation Skills
Simultaneous Interpreting

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00 , National

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National and International September deadline: April 1(recommended)

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dearborn, United States

Disciplines

Islamic Studies Middle Eastern studies View 53 other Bachelors in Islamic Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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105

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General requirements

All freshmen must submit official transcripts for all years of secondary school work completed (U.S. and abroad).
Translations are required for all documents not originally in English.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

33768 USD / year

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Out-of-State

33768 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

15840 USD / year

≈ 15840 USD / year

Living costs

Dearborn

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

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Funding

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Dearborn

Funding

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