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    Master of Arts in Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations

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    New Haven, USMAIn-person2 years
    $101,800.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    18%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    3
    Cohort
    students
    12
    Credits
    $105.00
    App fee

    Master of Arts in Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations at Yale University is a 12-credit, 2-year, in-person MA program based in New Haven, US. Tuition is $101,800.

    About the program

    The program requires completion of a minimum of twelve term courses with an average of High Pass and at least two grades of Honors. Fields of study include Arabic Humanities, Assyriology, the Classical Near East, and Egyptology.

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Jan 2, 2027

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min TOEFL iBT or IELTS Academic is required of most applicants whose native language is not English. You may be exempt if you have received (or will receive) an undergraduate degree from a college or university where English is the primary language of instruction, and if you have studied in residence at that institution for at least three years.
    IELTS
    required
    Min TOEFL iBT or IELTS Academic is required of most applicants whose native language is not English. You may be exempt if you have received (or will receive) an undergraduate degree from a college or university where English is the primary language of instruction, and if you have studied in residence at that institution for at least three years. Official IELTS Academic scores may be used to fulfill the English Language Test requirement. We will only accept official scores submitted electronically by the IELTS test center via the E-Delivery service. We accept only IELTS Academic test scores. The IELTS General Training module is not accepted.

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $33,772.00
    Annual living cost

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Arts in Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations at Yale University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Arts in Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations at Yale University is $101,800 across 12 required credits.
    Is Master of Arts in Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations at Yale University online or in-person?
    Master of Arts in Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations at Yale University is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Arts in Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations at Yale University take to complete?
    Master of Arts in Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations at Yale University is structured around 2 years and 12 credits.
    How competitive is Master of Arts in Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations at Yale University?
    Master of Arts in Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations at Yale University reports an acceptance rate of approximately 18%.
    How large is the Master of Arts in Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations at Yale University cohort?
    Master of Arts in Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations at Yale University typically enrolls around 3 students per cohort.