Overview

This Arabic programme offered by University of Gothenburg explores written traditions, textual interpretation, cultural expression, and historical developments within Arabic-speaking societies through independent scholarly inquiry. Candidates pursue specialised study within selected areas, engaging critically with source materials and contributing new perspectives to ongoing academic debates.

Key Facts

The programme includes supervision, advanced seminars, formal study components, and the completion of a licentiate or doctoral dissertation. Doctoral candidates build competence in scholarly writing, ethical conduct, critical evaluation of sources, and the application of relevant conceptual frameworks. Regular presentation of research findings and engagement with academic communities support the successful completion and public defence of either a monograph or article-based thesis.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Philological Theory
Cultural Theory
Literary Theory
Linguistic Theory
Arabic Literary Studies
Arabic Linguistics
Research Methodology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

More details

Prospective doctoral students apply for vacancies.

Language

English

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90

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62

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Göteborg, Sweden

Disciplines

Middle Eastern studies

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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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90

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PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Second-cycle qualification, or at least 240 credits including 60 credits at second-cycle level, or equivalent knowledge.
At least 150 credits in Arabic.
At least 30 of these credits must be at second-cycle level.
The second-cycle studies must include a degree project of at least 15 credits.
Sufficient English-language proficiency to participate in courses, seminars, and teaching activities.
Equivalent qualifications obtained in Sweden or abroad may be accepted.

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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

Free
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

PhD students do not pay tuition fees.

Living costs

Göteborg

Sweden

7552 - 13932 SEK / month

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