Storrs,
CT,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA in Arabic and Islamic Civilizations in Storrs United States | University of Connecticut
University of Connecticut
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Storrs United States
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
39,000
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The Arabic and Islamic Civilizations Program provides students with an immersive experience in Arabic language, literature, and culture across regions from Spain to Afghanistan.
Those pursuing a Major or Minor in Arabic and Islamic Studies will develop exceptional linguistic skills and cultural understanding. Our curriculum includes language courses from introductory to advanced levels, alongside diverse offerings covering Arabic poetry, folklore, film, music, Islamic medicine, modern Middle Eastern studies, Arab feminism, media Arabic, Quranic studies, contemporary literature, and regional dialects like Levantine and Egyptian Arabic.
Participants in our program acquire deep knowledge of both classical and modern Arab cultures while achieving fluency in spoken and written Arabic. The curriculum explores critical topics including women's rights, Islamic influence, media landscapes, independent filmmaking, and social activism. Students also examine Arabic's literary heritage and its contributions to Western thought.
We're establishing a collaboration with Oman's Noor Majan Institute, offering study abroad opportunities for language immersion through summer, semester, or year-long programs in Muscat.
An Arabic degree offers significant cultural enrichment and opens doors to rewarding careers in international business, finance, arts, archaeology, journalism, diplomacy, and global affairs.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Your submitted high school transcript(s) should include your senior classes, class rank (if applicable), and latest grades earned. Postsecondary official transcript(s) from each institution attended are also required whether or not credit is desired or expected. Transcripts must be submitted to UConn directly from the secondary institution, either electronically or by mail in a sealed envelope.
All academic credentials not written in English must be accompanied by an official, certified English translation.
The minimum score requirement for the TOEFL is 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer-based), or 79 (internet-based), minimum score requirement for the IELTS exam is 6.5. Test scores must be sent directly to the University of Connecticut from the respective test provider. Meeting the minimum score requirements does not guarantee admission into the University.
The personal essay is required and provides the applicant an opportunity to add a unique voice to the application as well as demonstrate writing ability. The personal essay is a component on the Common Application or the Coalition Application and should range between 250 – 650 words.
Two letters of recommendation are optional but can distinguish an applicant's character and are preferred. Recommendation letters can be sent electronically, by fax, or by postal mail.
International applicants who have achieved 510 or higher on the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing section of the SAT or 24 or higher on the English, Reading, and Composite on the ACT.
All academic credentials not written in English must be accompanied by an official, certified English translation.
The minimum score requirement for the TOEFL is 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer-based), or 79 (internet-based), minimum score requirement for the IELTS exam is 6.5. Test scores must be sent directly to the University of Connecticut from the respective test provider. Meeting the minimum score requirements does not guarantee admission into the University.
The personal essay is required and provides the applicant an opportunity to add a unique voice to the application as well as demonstrate writing ability. The personal essay is a component on the Common Application or the Coalition Application and should range between 250 – 650 words.
Two letters of recommendation are optional but can distinguish an applicant's character and are preferred. Recommendation letters can be sent electronically, by fax, or by postal mail.
International applicants who have achieved 510 or higher on the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing section of the SAT or 24 or higher on the English, Reading, and Composite on the ACT.
Tuition
USD
39,000