Bachelor of Arabic Studies at West Virginia University

West Virginia University

United States of America, Morgantown

University Rank:#1001

The Arabic Studies at West Virginia University is a Full Time Bachelor program offered on the Morgantown campus in United States of America. The program is delivered on campus in English and can be completed in 4 years. Students develop academic knowledge and practical skills that prepare them for future careers in this field. The next available intake starts on August 16, 2027.

About Bachelor of Arabic Studies

The minor in Arabic Studies is an interdisciplinary program recognizing students' successful completion of coursework focusing on the language, culture, history, politics, and economies of the Middle East.

To be eligible to declare the minor, students must have completed ARBC 203. Students must achieve an overall GPA of at least 2.25 in the coursework applied toward the minor. At least six hours must be taken in residence at WVU.

Core Courses	9
Select three of the following:
ARBC 204	Intermediate Modern Standard Arabic 2
ARBC 303	Arabic Conversation 1
ARBC 304	Arabic Conversation 2
ARBC 305	Advanced Arabic Structure
ARBC 306	Readings in Arabic
Literature and Culture	3
Select one of the following:
FLIT 315	Modern Arabic Literature
FLIT 316	Arab Women Writers
Area Electives	3
Select one of the following:
GEOG 244	Geography of the Middle East
RELG 102	Introduction to World Religions
RELG 232	History and Practice of Islam
An additional ARBC course above ARBC 204, excluding those counted toward the 9 hours of core courses above.
Total Hours	15

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Arabic Studies at West Virginia University

Entry Requirements

Must have at least a 2.5 grade-point average on a 4.0 scale for general admission.
Must meet English Proficiency or request conditional admission and admission to the Intensive English Program (IEP).
Please be advised that some Engineering majors may reach capacity and therefore will be restricted from entry.
For direct admission to some colleges and majors, SAT or ACT scores are required and must be sent to WVU directly from the respective testing services. Please review the program requirements. For all other majors, international students are encouraged but not required to submit SAT or ACT scores, if available. SAT/ACT scores are useful for determining scholarship eligibility.
WVU welcomes applications from students with IGCSE and O-Level Certificates from an approved UK exam board for admissions consideration. We require a minimum of five subject passes, of which two must be English and Mathematics. The average of the grades must be at least a 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale). A passing grade in the subject of English will be accepted as evidence of sufficient English ability.

English Requirements

PTEMin 53
IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 79

Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of Arabic Studies at West Virginia University

Application Fee 60

How to Apply for Bachelor of Arabic Studies at West Virginia University

Review the admissions requirements, English Language Proficiency requirements (scores are for undergraduate levels only) and our undergraduate application deadlines.
To apply for an on-campus program, complete either the WVU Application or the Common App and include the nonrefundable fee of $65.

WVU Application The Common App
To apply for an online program, use the steps for WVU Online Campus applicants.
Have your Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), International English Language Testing System (IELTS), Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic or Duolingo English Test scores sent to WVU.
Send the following information to WVU:
- Copies of all official academic records/transcripts in original language of issue (transcripts from U.S. institutions must be sent to WVU directly from the institutions).
- Copies of all academic certificates or diplomas in original language of issue.
Note: Original or certified copies of official records/transcripts must be submitted after admission or upon arrival.
- English translations of academic records/transcripts and certificates/diplomas.

Bachelor of Arabic Studies at West Virginia University

West Virginia University

United States of America, Morgantown