38 Middle East Studies Masters Degree Programs

The program focuses on exploring Middle Eastern languages, cultures, and history through a flexible, interdisciplinary approach. Students can expect to deepen their understanding of the region’s socia...

The Master's program in Middle Eastern Languages & Cultures with a focus on Egyptology is designed for students interested in exploring ancient Egyptian civilization, language, and culture. It offers ...

The MA in Jewish Studies is primarily concerned with the study of Jewish culture and religion in the diaspora and in Israel as well as with the position of Israel in the world historically and today. Departments in which students take courses include History; Middle Eastern, South Asian, and African Studies; and Religion. Students may also take courses at the Jewish Theological Seminary. The program concludes with a thesis on a limited topic within the student's area of concentration.

A Master of Arts (MA) in Turkish Studies is a graduate-level program that focuses on the study of Turkish language, culture, history, and society. This program is designed for students who have a strong interest in Turkish culture and want to deepen their understanding of the country and its people.

The International Master’s Degree Program in Israel Studies offers students the opportunity for an in-depth study of the state of Israel: its history, complex society, multicultural character and relationships with the Jewish Diaspora. Aligning the unprecedented growth of programs, research centers, and chair endowments in Israel Studies in North America and Europe, our program is designed for students who wish to broaden their understanding of Israeli society from a variety of perspectives, including Aliyah and migration, economics, politics, culture, religion, and the ties between Israel and Jewish communities abroad.

Spertus Institute's Master of Arts in Jewish Studies (MAJS) is a sequenced, content-specific program that explores Jewish civilization's evolving nature, the fundamental religious and intellectual outlook of Jews and Judaism, and the contributions of Jewish civilization to human civilization.

The Two-Year Academic Program in Near Eastern Languages consists of intensive and full immersion modern and ancient language courses in Arabic and Hebrew as well as courses in history, philosophy, and literature of the ancient and contemporary Near East.

The MPhil in Egyptology is designed to give students a solid foundation in the study of ancient Egyptian history, language, and culture. Students will explore key areas such as hieroglyphs, early monu...