Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures

Key Facts

The academic environment combines coursework and an extensive doctoral dissertation, providing training in research methods, theoretical frameworks, and independent scientific work. The programme requires active participation in seminars, structured progression through an individual study plan, and engagement with scholarly communities, ensuring the development of advanced analytical, communication, and research skills.

Programme Structure

Research areas include:

• Arabic and Semitic Languages and Literature
• Area Studies
• Politics
• Economy
• History
• Sociology
• Anthropology

Admission requirements

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

TOEFL iBT: 90

Other requirements

General requirements

• Master’s degree must be in Asian and Middle Eastern languages and cultures or a related field (e.g. Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Middle Eastern, North African, or Turkish studies)
  • Equivalent qualifications may also be accepted if comparable knowledge is demonstrated
  • Fluency in the primary language of the area of study required
  • Fluency in written and spoken English required
  • Practical experience in the language area (e.g. exchange studies) is desirable
  • General entry requirements include a completed master’s degree from a Swedish university or at least 240 higher education credits including at least 60 at the master’s level, or the corresponding international equivalents.

Tuition Fees

• International — International tuition fees apply to students who are not citizens or permanent residents of the study country. In some regions, like the EU/EEA, or under certain agreements, students from partner countries may also pay domestic fees. Non-residents — Free
• EU/EEA — European Economic Area tuition fee is applicable to the students from EU countries, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. EU/EEA Nationals — Free

Additional Details

• Doctoral students are not charged tuition fees.

Living costs

Stockholm

Sweden

1,380-2,461 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.