MA in Middle Eastern Studies in Chicago United States | University of Chicago

The Center oversees interdisciplinary Master's programs that combine a foundational language and regional studies curriculum with courses from various University departments and professional schools. This two-year program leverages the institution's renowned intensive language teaching methods. Financial support is widely available, with more than 90% of second-year students receiving complete tuition scholarships, making the Middle Eastern Studies Master's both academically demanding and financially accessible. The program provides exceptional adaptability for students to focus on their preferred disciplines, as demonstrated by the diversity of MA thesis subjects. Participants collaborate extensively with professors across numerous disciplines such as anthropology, political science, Islamic studies, literature, public policy, economics and business, history, theology, and philosophy. Graduates of the MA program excel in diverse careers and frequently secure spots in elite doctoral programs.