Bachelor's

Middle Eastern and North African studies

Learn more about studying Middle Eastern and North African studies as an international student.

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Key facts

  • Degree type
    Bachelor's
  • Duration
    3 years
  • Delivery method
    Blended learning
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    90,000SEK
  • Start date
    Sep
  • QS Ranking
    #167

Program overview

What Stockholm University says about their program:

The Bachelor's Programme in Middle Eastern and North African Studies is an interdisciplinary programme offered at Stockholm University. It leads to a Bachelor's degree in Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures, focusing on the region's history, religions, literature, and political and economic development.

This programme provides in-depth knowledge of both early and modern history, with particular emphasis on contemporary social conditions. Students will learn to understand these conditions through a comprehensive grasp of local situations, international contexts, and historical backgrounds.

The programme is designed for those interested in gaining a deep understanding of social conditions in the Middle East and North Africa. Graduates can pursue various career paths related to the region, benefiting from the interdisciplinary approach of the curriculum.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • Completion of high school/ secondary education

English proficiency

  • English proficiency is required; accepted tests include IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent.

English proficiency waivers

  • There are many countries from which you can meet the English 6/English Level 2 requirement with your upper secondary studies.

Find your country of study at the required document page.

Documents required

  • Passport
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Degree certificate or diploma
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Statement of purpose or personal statement
  • Recommendation letters
  • Finance proof
  • Translations
  • Credential evaluations
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Required grades

We are not aware of any specific A levels, IB or GPA grading score requirements for this program.

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Additional requirements

Documents

  • Submit an extended abstract of your undergraduate thesis or equivalent academic research paper in English

Essays and statements

  • Submit a letter of intent in English

How to apply

  • University Admissions in Sweden

    Fixed deadline
    Application fee900.00 SEK - paid to University Admissions in Sweden
    Fee waiverNot stated for this route
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Scholarships at Stockholm University

No scholarships currently available

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Fees

Stockholm University provides fee information that can help students understand how study costs may be structured or may vary across options. Stockholm University encourages students to review official funding and financial-support information to confirm what cost guidance or support may be available.

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What is the cost of living near Stockholm University?

Category Cost  (in Swedish Krona)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centrekr 17,033
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centrekr 11,006
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)kr 2,705
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)kr 425
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)kr 237
Monthly public transport passkr 1,060
Monthly grocery basketkr 4,442
Books and study supplies (monthly)kr 750
Coffee shop drinkkr 51
Cinema or cultural event ticketkr 190
Gym membershipkr 473

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from numbeo.com (Crowdsourced) and studyinsweden.se (Official statistics).

Visa requirements for Stockholm University

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