Overview

Study in Israel and engage directly with the region through field-based learning, expert instruction, and immersive academic experience.

The Middle Eastern Studies programme from Tel Aviv University is a one-year, English-taught master’s programme rooted in a historical approach that connects past developments to contemporary realities in the Middle East. The programme is an initiative of the Moshe Dayan Center for Middle Eastern and African Studies, one of the leading research centers in the field, known for its work with policymakers and close engagement with regional and international actors.

Students examine key topics including:

History of the Middle East and state formation
Political systems and regional conflicts
Religion, culture, and society in the Middle East
Global actors and international relations in the region

Career

Graduates of the MA in Middle Eastern Studies pursue careers across sectors where regional expertise is essential, including:

Government and diplomacy (e.g., foreign affairs, policy advisory roles)

International organizations and NGOs

Security and geopolitical risk analysis

Journalism and Middle East-focused media

Academic research and PhD programmes

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Programme Structure

Courses include based on the tentative schedule*:

Historiography and Research Methods

Islam and Politics

Middle East Geoeconomics
The Palestinians and Israel

The Islamic Republic of Iran: Ideology and Power

Middle Eastern Networks: Society, Elites, and Radical Movements

*Subject to change

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-18 00:00:00

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Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

36 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Tel Aviv Yaffo, Israel

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies International Relations Middle Eastern studies View 5 other Masters in International Relations in Israel

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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79

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General requirements

Bachelor's degree with a GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or 80 on a scale of 100.

Diploma (Graduation Certificate) and Official transcript from each post-secondary school (college or university) you attended.

Professionally certified English translations of each transcript (where applicable) must be included.

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Tuition Fees

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12640 USD / year

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12640 USD / year

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Free

Living costs

Tel Aviv

Israel

4103 - 6890 ILS / month

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Funding

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