About the department:
The Department of Arabic Language and Literature was established at Al-Isra University in 1991. It includes a qualified and distinguished elite of faculty members who cover, with their precise specializations, the fields of knowledge of all Arabic language sciences and literature.
Department vision:
Excellence scientifically, research and creatively in the Arabic language and literature; To meet the needs of society.
Department’s mission:
Providing a distinguished educational environment capable of improving society; To teach the Arabic language and literature, and pioneer research and teaching. The department is distinguished by graduating qualified cadres: knowledge and research, and literary, linguistic, and critical competence, capable of qualifying them, to open multiple career horizons, achieving diverse outcomes needed by the labor market, and capable of proving themselves in the fields of: media, teaching, linguistic drafting and proofreading, and text creation.
Department objectives:
1- Graduating specialists in the Arabic language and its literature, equipped with linguistic skills. and literary.
2- Holding seminars, conferences and activities; To enrich and enhance the language.
3- Encouraging scientific research in the Arabic language and its literature.
4- Strengthening communication with the local community.
5- Encouraging communication with the Arabic library.
Department outcomes:
1- Writing the text and reading it correctly with grammar, morphology, and phonetics.
2- Mastering linguistic skills and communication skills in reading, writing, and speaking.
3- Studying literature (poetry and prose) and analyzing it critically.
4- Mastering rhetorical and semantic skills. and terminology.
6- Participation in seminars, conferences and activities.
7- Writing scientific research according to a sound method.
8- Communicating with local community institutions concerned with the Arabic language and its literature.
9- Enhancing the student’s communication with sources and references in the Arabic language and its literature.
Study program: Bachelor’s degree (135 credit hours). Master's degree (33 credit hours).
Master's degree in Arabic Language and Literature at Isra University
The Master's degree in Arabic Language and Literature at Isra University is a Master program designed for students who want to build the knowledge and skills required for careers in this field. Delivered on campus at the university's main campus in Amman, Jordan, the program is taught in English and takes 2 year(s) to complete. Students study in a Full Time environment while preparing for future professional opportunities. Tuition fees are USD 85 / per hour, with the next intake on October 5, 2026.
About Master's degree in Arabic Language and Literature
Requirements and Admission Criteria for Master's degree in Arabic Language and Literature at Isra University
Entry Requirements
Students with a high school diploma or its equivalent from outside Jordan can enroll in higher education institutions directly through websites of public and private universities or intermediate community colleges based on their averages. Universities implement the credit hours system, which allows students to choose courses according to their study plan.
Students wishing to enroll in a master's program must hold a bachelor's degree. Furthermore, students who wish to enroll in doctoral programs must hold a master's degree.
In addition, students wishing to enroll in postgraduate programs are required to provide a certificate confirming their English proficiency level in a TOEFL or IELTS exam. They could also demonstrate a certain proficiency level in French or German. Lastly, they could take an English language exam held by the higher education institution they apply in.
In the event that the student fails to prove the required level of English, German or French, or fails the English equivalency exam, they may study a qualifying program in English at the university where they undertake additional six credit hours; he/she must score a minimum grade that varies according to their specialization.
Fee Information
Graduate Programs Fees
Admission and Enrollment Application Fee
One-time payment
170 JOD
Semester Registration Fees
First, Second, and Summer semesters
400 JOD
Master's Degree Graduation Fees
Includes graduation fees, thesis defense or comprehensive exam fees, certified graduation certificate, transcripts in Arabic and English, yearbook, and graduation gown for master's students.
750 JOD
How to Apply
Students can apply for admission to a higher education institution in Jordan through the following:
- Applying directly to the institution of higher education of their choice. Many higher education institutions in Jordan have online application services or through university service offices; while some institutions accept applications through mail. Each higher education institution determines its own enrollment requirements. Therefore, a prospective student should communicate with the institution they wish to apply to in order to know the specific admission requirements and procedures.
- Applying directly through the free on-line application
- Communicate with the Directorate of International Student Affairs at the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research and apply to any higher education institution
Jordan, Amman