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    Master of Arts (AM) in Regional Studies-Middle East

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    Cambridge, USMAIn-person2 years
    $118,096.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    42%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    64
    Credits
    $105.00
    App fee

    Master of Arts (AM) in Regional Studies-Middle East at Harvard University is a 64-credit, 2-year, in-person MA program based in Cambridge, US. Tuition is $118,096.

    About the program

    Two-year program requiring courses in Middle Eastern history, graduate seminars, four terms of a Middle Eastern language, and electives. Master's thesis is optional.

    Focus: both

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Jan 5, 2027

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min The GRE is not required. PhD and AM applicants may upload their scores if desired.
    TOEFL
    required
    Min minimum score of 80 on the internet based test (iBT) of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
    IELTS
    required
    Min minimum score of 6.5 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic test

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $44,100.00
    Annual living cost

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Arts (AM) in Regional Studies-Middle East at Harvard University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Arts (AM) in Regional Studies-Middle East at Harvard University is $118,096 across 64 required credits.
    Is Master of Arts (AM) in Regional Studies-Middle East at Harvard University online or in-person?
    Master of Arts (AM) in Regional Studies-Middle East at Harvard University is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Arts (AM) in Regional Studies-Middle East at Harvard University take to complete?
    Master of Arts (AM) in Regional Studies-Middle East at Harvard University is structured around 2 years and 64 credits.
    What GPA is required for Master of Arts (AM) in Regional Studies-Middle East at Harvard University?
    Per the program's published guidance: 3.0/4.0
    How competitive is Master of Arts (AM) in Regional Studies-Middle East at Harvard University?
    Master of Arts (AM) in Regional Studies-Middle East at Harvard University reports an acceptance rate of approximately 42%.