Middle Eastern and North African Studies (PHD)

The University of Arizona Global

United States of America, Tucson

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The University of Arizona Global

United States of America , Tucson

Key Facts

Program Level

PhD (Philosophy Doctorate)

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Application Fee

USD 85

Campuses

University of Arizona - Main - Tucson

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines22-Aug-2022

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Duration 5 year(s)

Tuition Fee

USD 25,200 / year

Next Intake 22-Aug-2022

Middle Eastern and North African Studies (PHD)

About

General Requirements for all Ph.D. Tracks

Credit and Transfer Units

A minimum of 54 units of coursework are required for the Ph.D.: 45 units in the major track and 9 units in the minor. While most of the courses in the major track will be MENAS courses, a student may, in consultation with his/her advisor and the Director of Graduate Studies, apply an appropriate number of courses from other departments, such as Anthropology, History, and Linguistics, to the major track.

In addition, a minimum of 18 units of dissertation credits are required and no more than 9 units of dissertation credit may be taken in any given semester. Dissertation units are not included in the 54 units of required graduate course work.

Graduate coursework in Middle Eastern Studies earned at the University of Arizona as part of an MA, and up to 12 units earned in Non-Degree status, may be applied to the Ph.D. coursework requirement. Students who have completed graduate coursework in Middle Eastern Studies at another institution may petition to transfer up to 30 units towards the Ph.D. requirements by submitting a request to the Graduate College (in consultation with the Director of Graduate Studies) prior to the end of their first year of study.

Students who have completed graduate coursework in a field other than Middle Eastern Studies may be able to transfer some units towards MENAS Ph.D. requirements, depending on their applicability as determined by the departmental Graduate Studies Committee. Once advised to do so by this committee, such students should submit a request to the Graduate College (in consultation with the Graduate Advisor) prior to the end of their first year of study.

The University of Arizona's MENAS graduate program invites highly qualified BA students to apply directly to the Ph.D. program. Applicants accepted into the Ph.D. program without an MA will be awarded an MA in MENAS after successfully completing the MENAS MA requirements, which are included in their course of doctoral study. These requirements comprise 33 units of graduate MENAS coursework.

Concentrations

Concentrations at the doctoral level are available in the fields of:

Critical Studies in Modern Middle Eastern Culture and Society
Islamic Studies
Linguistics of Middle Eastern Languages
Middle Eastern Literatures (Arabic, Hebrew, Persian, and Turkish)

For more information about the Middle Eastern Studies program at The University of Arizona, please contact us by e-mail: [email protected]

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Admissions Requirements

School Requirements

NOTE: Graduate applications can now be done entirely online

All documents, including the following may be uploaded:

Transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
3 Letters of recommendation from academic references preferable. Note: recommenders will be required to upload their letters through the graduate college website. Instructions on how this works are provided within the online application process- we do not have a recommendation form.
Statement of purpose
Curriculum Vitae/Resume
Writing Sample (term paper, chapter of thesis, etc.)

MINIMUM Requirements

GPA 3.0 on undergraduate or M.A. degree (cumulative GPA or last 60 semester units if your undergraduate GPA is lower than 3.0 cumulative; graduate GPA taken will be cumulative only)
GRE â€“ UA code is 4832. Use school code 2201 (area studies), or 2299 (social sciences, other) This is required for both domestic and international students.

Other Graduate College Information/Requirements

Phone: (520) 621-3471 | Email Graduate College Questions: [email protected]

Graduate College Online Application Submission
Application Fee Due at time of Submission
Domicile Affidavit

Standardized Tests

Required test(s):
GRE, TOEFL for International Students

GPA 3.0 on undergraduate or M.A. degree (cumulative GPA or last 60 semester units if your undergraduate GPA is lower than 3.0 cumulative; graduate GPA taken will be cumulative only)

Minimum GRE: No minimum GRE, but the GRE is required. UA code is 4832. Use school code 2201 (area studies), or 2299 (social sciences, other) This is required for both domestic and international students.
Minimum TOEFL: 550 (213 CBT; 80 IBT)

Funding Opportunities

The School of Middle East and North African Studies (MENAS) awards financial aid on a competitive basis. Meritorious factors include demonstrated excellence in academics including GPA, progress in the program (for current students), test scores (for incoming students), publication, and professional experience such as a previous assistantship or other Middle East-related experience. Most funding is awarded in the fall for the academic year, therefore students entering the program in the spring have a minimal opportunity for departmental support. Many of our students also receive academic year and summer FLAS (Foreign Language Area Studies) scholarships through the Center for Middle Eastern Studies (CMES). Comprehensive information on FLAS awards may be obtained by visiting the CMES web site. Listed below are the types of financial aid awarded by the Department.

Complete only ONE Financial Aid Application (due first Monday in Feb) to request the following types of support:

Teaching Assistantships (TAs)
Tuition and Registration Scholarships
Graduate College Fellowships (normally for incoming students only)

The following awards require separate applications:

Foreign Language and Area Studies Award
Study Abroad
Roshan Fellowships in Persian and Iranian Studies (due first Monday in February)
Summer TAs (due second Monday in February, 4:00 p.m.)
Winter TAs (due first Monday in October, 4:00 p.m.)
Travel Award: Travel Authorization Form (ongoing: students may request awards for conferences in which they are presenting or participating)
Thesis/Dissertation Tuition Waiver

Admissions Deadlines

Domestic Applicants:

Fall: Application Deadline: January 15
*Applications must be paid for and submitted by the close of business on January 15th.

International Applicants:

Fall: Application Deadline: January 15
*Applications must be paid for and submitted by the close of business on January 15th.

International Conditional Admission

International applicants will not be considered for conditional admission by this program.

Other Information

The GRE Institution Code for The University of Arizona is 4832

English Program Requirements

International applicants whose primary language is not English, or who attended school in a non-English speaking country, regardless of citizenship, must prove English proficiency. To determine whether you need to submit proof of English proficiency

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

USD 25,200

Application Fee

USD 85

How to Apply

International applicants to Arizona Online campus, Global Direct campus, or a Global Microcampus should choose the Distance Learner (DL) visa type in their Application Profile.
International applicants to the Main campus must currently hold a US visa that permits incidental study.
Please verify your visa eligibility with International Student Services before applying. The application fee is non-refundable and will not be refunded if your visa status is not eligible.
Applicants must meet all Graduate College minimum admission requirements, including English proficiency.
Applicants should be prepared to submit copies of their visa documents, additional transcripts, or degree documentation if requested.
University of Arizona regulations require that all international students on non-immigrant visas carry the University of Arizona student health insurance plan.