Middle Eastern Studies (BA, MA, PhD) at University of Chicago
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Duration: 4 yrs
Tuition: 60,000 USD
Employment Rate: 80%
Career Outcomes:
Academic ResearcherPolicy AnalystDiplomatCultural ConsultantNGO Program Coordinator

Course Overview

The Middle Eastern Studies program at the University of Chicago offers comprehensive training across undergraduate (BA), master's (MA), and doctoral (PhD) levels. Housed within the Division of the Humanities and the Center for Middle Eastern Studies, the program focuses on the languages, histories, cultures, and politics of the Middle East. Students engage with interdisciplinary approaches, studying Arabic, Hebrew, Persian, Turkish, and other regional languages alongside historical and contemporary issues. Unique features include access to extensive library collections and opportunities for fieldwork and study abroad in the Middle East.

Career Prospects

Graduates of this program are well-prepared for careers in academia, international relations, government, non-profit organizations, and cultural institutions. The program emphasizes critical thinking, language proficiency, and regional expertise, making graduates competitive in fields related to policy analysis, diplomacy, and education.

Key Faculty and Staff

The program features distinguished faculty with expertise in Middle Eastern history, literature, and political science. Notable scholars include those specializing in Islamic studies, Ottoman history, and contemporary Middle Eastern politics, though specific names are subject to change based on current university listings.

Unique Facilities and Partnerships

The University of Chicago hosts the Center for Middle Eastern Studies, which fosters research and public engagement through conferences, lectures, and collaborations. Students benefit from partnerships with institutions in the Middle East and access to one of the largest collections of Middle Eastern texts and resources in North America through the university library system.

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