BA

Arabic Language, Literature, and Culture

Learn more about studying Arabic Language, Literature, and Culture as an international student.

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Key facts

  • Program
    Bachelor's
  • Duration
    4 years
  • Program
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    19,230USD
  • Start date
    Jan, Aug

Program overview

What California State University, San Bernardino says about their program:

Learning Arabic is a gratifying experience because it exposes students to a rich culture and civilization and enhances their abilities to comprehend the multi-faceted aspects and complexities of the Arab and Islamic worlds. Generally speaking, Arabs tend to be welcoming and hospitable people with a great passion to engage in historic, cultural, and socio-political discussions. Learning Arabic also opens tremendous job opportunities and makes applicants competitive both in the private (for profit/non-profit) and public sectors. Currently, students of Arabic, at all proficiency levels, are in massive demand. They can expect to be recruited and later on conduct business and interact with numerous entities, such as multinational corporations, NGOs, many branches of the public sector, the United Nations, the League of Arab States and the Organization of Islamic Conference.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • General Secondary Education Certificate
  • Minimum 2.5 overall GPA

Postgraduate academic requirements

  • Official proof of Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university in its home country
  • Requirements vary by program
  • GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale with some programs requiring a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale

English proficiency

Undergraduate

  • IELTS

    5.5

  • Duolingo

    95

  • TOEFL

    61

  • PTE

    43

Postgraduate

  • IELTS

    6

  • Duolingo

    105

  • TOEFL

    79

  • PTE

    53

Documents required

  • Copy of passport
  • Official transcripts sealed in an envelope by your school
  • Official proof of Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university in its home country
  • English translation of non-English documents
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Fees and funding

Fee information

  • Undergraduate tuition

    US$19,229 per year

  • Graduate tuition

    US$19,151 per year

Funding

Renewable Scholarship for Non-Residential Students

  • Amount

    The average amount of the scholarship is $6,000 for Undergraduate programs and $4,000 for Graduate programs.

  • Requirements

  • Maintain 3.5 GPA.
  • Be enrolled in 12 units for undergraduate students or 6 units for graduate students
  • Live on campus for the first full academic year (Undergraduates only)
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What is the cost of living near California State University, San Bernardino?

Local figures aren't available yet — values reflect USA-wide averages.

Category Cost  (in United States Dollar)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre$1,652Range: $1,046 to $4,269
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre$1,349Range: $891 to $2,857
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)$214Range: $130 to $400
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)$73Range: $50 to $110
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)$61Range: $30 to $110
Monthly public transport pass$65Range: $35 to $138
Monthly grocery basket$350Range: $250 to $500
Coffee shop drink$5Range: $3 to $9
Cinema or cultural event ticket$15Range: $11 to $23
Gym membership$45Range: $20 to $135

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).

Visa requirements for California State University, San Bernardino

Many international students will require a visa to study in the US, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.