Our two-year interdisciplinary MA in Middle East Studies gives you a unique opportunity to develop your knowledge of the contemporary Middle East.
- A tuition-free two-year programme that includes a part-time work permit
- Work closely with a distinguished and diverse faculty at a leading European research university
- Advanced language training
- Spend a semester in the Middle East conducting fieldwork for your MA thesis, carrying out university studies, or doing an internship
The MA programme is designed for students who wish to:
- Pursue a PhD and are seeking additional specialization
- Prepare for a career in journalism, public service, cultural organizations, human rights activism, political advocacy, or Middle East-focused businesses
- Pursue independent research on some aspect of the Middle East and its languages, cultures and politics.
Read more about our master’s degree in Middle East Studies
Further resources
- Admission for international applicants
- Read more about the application procedure
- Bachelor studies in Asia and Middle East studies (taught in Norwegian), with available specialisations in Arabic, Turkish and Persian
