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Middle Eastern Studies

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Wars in Syria, Iraq and Yemen, revolts in Egypt, Lebanon and Tunisia, power struggles in Turkey, Saudi-Arabia and Israel – conflicts in the Middle East are daily news.Do you want to deepen your expertise on the region and its conflicts and meet the important societal demand for knowledge and insights in the Middle East? Then join our Master’s programme Middle Eastern Studies in Groningen.The one-year Master’s programme in Groningen focuses on contemporary developments in the Middle East, with particular emphasis on the theme of conflicts and coexistence. The programme is interdisciplinary and research-driven, using insights from fields such as International Relations, Religious Studies and Anthropology to help you to understand this highly dynamic and fascinating region. The MA Middle Eastern studies alumni are successful in many professional fields.If you have a Bachelor’s degree in Middle Eastern Studies, the Master’s programme enables you to specialize in the theme of conflicts and coexistence and to increase your familiarity with important theoretical and methodological approaches to the region. If you have a Bachelor’s degree in another (related) discipline, the Master’s programme facilitates you to familiarise yourself with the Middle East and apply your expertise to this region, which is of fundamental in today’s world.The programme offers core modules on contemp

Language

English

Title

Master of Arts

Duration

1 year

ECTS credits

Accreditation

NVAO

Tuition fee 2025/2026

€ 2,601

€ 19,200

€ 16,300


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Tuition fees  
€ 2,601
€ 19,200
€ 16,300
Start date App. deadline EU/EEA App. deadline Non-EU/EEA
1 Sep '25 15 Aug '25 1 May '25
1 Sep '26 15 Aug '26 1 May '26
1 Sep '27 15 Aug '27 1 May '27

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9712 GL Groningen
050 363 9011

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