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151 Master's degrees in Middle Eastern Studies
Arabic Language
The Arabic Language programme from Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris offers students the opportunity to specialise in a variety of areas of Arabic literature and applied linguistics.
Middle East, Caucasus and Central Asian Security Studies
During the MLitt in Middle East, Caucasus and Central Asian Security Studies at the University of St Andrews develop an in-depth understanding of the political and security dynamics of the Middle East, Caucasus and Central Asia.
Political Science - Comparative and Middle East Politics and Society (University of Tubingen)
The Political Science - Comparative and Middle East Politics and Society (University of Tubingen) programme from The American University in Cairo provides you with in-depth knowledge of the complexities and challenges of the ever-evolving political and societal dynamics across the Middle East and North Africa region.

Israel Studies
This Israel Studies programme at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem incorporates courses from a wide range of academic disciplines, including history, sociology, anthropology, political science, international relations, economics and religious studies. You will engage with Israeli politics, media and geography in a hands-on way and have the option to study Modern Hebrew intensively.
Middle Eastern and North African Studies
The Middle Eastern and North African Studies programme at The University of Arizona offers a rigorous curriculum that encourages you to engage in a critical analysis of current ideas and methodologies in the field.
Translation (English - Arabic)
Translation (English - Arabic) from The University of Jordan (UJ) aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills for a career in translation and interpreting and for other related professions. With its focus on theory and practice, the programme provides students with proper preparation for future research at PhD level
Asian and Middle Eastern Studies
The M.A. in Asian and Middle Eastern Studies from University of North Carolina Chapel Hill is a two-year, interdisciplinary humanities degree that prepares students to engage with the social, environmental, and political challenges facing countries in Asia and the Middle East, and their transnational communities.
Arabic Language and Literature
The Arabic Language and Literature program of the An-Najah National University is offered by the Faculty of Graduate Studies.

Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies
On the Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies programme offered by The University of Edinburgh, you will gain an advanced, interdisciplinary understanding of the history, modern politics, society and culture of the Islamic Middle East, and explore the paradigms behind the various disciplines within this field.
Information Studies and Middle Eastern Studies
The Information Studies and Middle Eastern Studies MSIS/MA program offered at University of Texas at Austin trains professionals who combine expertise in three important knowledge domains: library and information work, the cultures and societies of the Middle East, and North African and Middle Eastern languages.
Interdisciplinary Studies of the Middle East
The master’s program in Interdisciplinary Studies of the Middle East at Freie Universität Berlin studies links problem-oriented training in the disciplines of cultural anthropology, history, Literature Studies, Brazilian studies, Gender Studies, sociology, politics, or economics with regional foci and expert profiling.
Jewish Studies (Middle Eastern Studies)
The one-year Master's programme Jewish Studies (Middle Eastern Studies) at the University of Amsterdam focuses on Jewish culture and intellectual life from antiquity to the present.
Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures - Mesopotamian Civilization
In addition to the MA awarded within the PhD program, Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures - Mesopotamian Civilization at University of Pennsylvania offers an independent (terminal) MA degree in Mesopotamian Civilizations.
Middle East Studies
Do you want to know more about what’s happening in the Middle East? Are you thinking about a career that requires expertise on the modern Middle East? Do you want to make a difference in the world? Then consider the Master’s of Arts in Middle East Studies at the University of Washington.
Persian Language and Literature
The Persian Language and Literature program is offered at Alzahra University.
Middle Eastern Studies
The Middle Eastern Studies MA program from University of Texas at Austin encompasses a wide variety of critical methodologies and approaches to the Middle East.
Middle Eastern Studies
Do you want to become a specialized expert on the region and its conflicts and meet the huge societal demand for knowledge and insights in the Middle East? Then join our Master’s programme Middle Eastern Studies in University of Groningen.
Arabic Language Studies
The Arabic Language Studies master by research programme from Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin is supervised by a graduate faculty (or a panel of graduate faculty members). The directed research work introduces candidates to the processes by which new knowledge is developed and applied accordingly.
Asian and Middle Eastern Studies by Research (Japanese Studies)
The Asian and Middle Eastern Studies by Research (Japanese Studies) course from the University of Cambridge provides initial research training and aims to develop students' linguistic and methodological sophistication.

Jewish Studies
The Jewish Studies programme offered by The Hebrew University of Jerusalem will expand your knowledge of Jewish history, literature, philosophy and culture, and enhance your language, research and writing skills. You’ll enjoy an intimate learning environment with small classes taught by experts in the field.