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Earning a PhD in Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies (IMES) allows you to deepen your knowledge in a research-driven academic environment while making a unique scholarly impact.
We offer exceptional research resources and maintain strong collaborations with various institutions, such as the Alwaleed Centre and the Centre for Medieval & Renaissance Studies.
Our recent Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021) submission spanned multiple disciplines:
Modern Languages
Political Science
Sociological Studies
Historical Research
Religious Studies
These outcomes confirm the University of Edinburgh's status among Britain's top research institutions - ranking third nationally for research quality and scope in Modern Languages, as per Times Higher Education's REF power rankings.