Overview

The Near and Middle Eastern Studies program at University of Washington is administered by an Interdisciplinary Graduate School group and led by Program Director Cabeiri deBergh Robinson, Associate Professor in the International Studies, Comparative Religions, and South Asian Studies programs, adjunct Assistant Professor in Anthropology.

Features

The program of studies includes courses offered in the Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilization, the Jackson School of International Studies and other departments on campus.

Students in the program are required to take courses in both the humanities and social sciences.

Programme Structure

Research

Near and Middle Eastern literature, culture, and languages;

Islamic topics, including Islamic law, history, institutions, theology, and mysticism;

Comparative religion of the Near and Middle East;

Interdisciplinary investigations of modern historical and contemporary topics using the social sciences.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 120 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Seattle, United States

Disciplines

Islamic Studies Middle Eastern studies View 14 other PhDs in Middle Eastern studies in United States

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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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Other requirements

General requirements

On-line Graduate Admissions application.

Unofficial transcripts of all college work.

Three letters of recommendation submitted online. (These should be academic references. If possible, one should be a language reference, and at least one should be from a scholar familiar with the applicant’s work in the humanities, history and/or social sciences. Lacking one of these, a professional/employer letter may be submitted.)

Writing sample–preferably an academic work. Indicate the original purpose of the writing sample (e.g., M.A. Thesis, a course term paper, a scholarly presentation, etc.)

Résumé or vita.

TOEFL or other English Language Proficiency test scores (international students only).

Statement of purpose.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

33171 USD / year

≈ 33171 USD / year
Out-of-State

33171 USD / year

≈ 33171 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

19011 USD / year

≈ 19011 USD / year

Living costs

Seattle

United States

1480 - 2580 USD / month

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

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