Overview

Program in Middle East Studies / Program in Middle East Studies is located in Washington, DC, in an urban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree	Concentration	Sub-concentration
Master of Arts (MA)	MA in Middle East Studies	International security studies
Master of Arts (MA)	MA in Middle East Studies	Nuclear policy
Master of Arts (MA)	MA in Middle East Studies	Europe, Eurasia, and Russia
Master of Arts (MA)	MA in Middle East Studies	U.S. foreign policy
Master of Arts (MA)	MA in Middle East Studies	Asia
Master of Arts (MA)	MA in Middle East Studies	Global energy and environmental policy
Master of Arts (MA)	MA in Middle East Studies	International law and organizations
Master of Arts (MA)	MA in Middle East Studies	Technology and international affairs
Master of Arts (MA)	MA in Middle East Studies	International affairs and development
Master of Arts (MA)	MA in Middle East Studies	Latin America
Master of Arts (MA)	MA in Middle East Studies	Middle East
Master of Arts (MA)	MA in Middle East Studies	Global health
Master of Arts (MA)	MA in Middle East Studies	Africa
Master of Arts (MA)	MA in Middle East Studies	Global gender policy
Master of Arts (MA)	MA in Middle East Studies	Conflict and conflict resolution
Master of Arts (MA)	MA in Middle East Studies	International economic affairs

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	13

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?
Evening/weekend programs available?
Distance learning programs available?	No
Terminal master's degree available?	No

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Master's Degrees	Entrance Exam GRE/GMAT Optional 1 Foreign Language Thesis Optional Optional thesis; required final Capstone project

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

50

Applied

30

Accepted

12

Enrolled

Applying

80

Application Fee - Domestic

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Yes

Applications processed
on a rolling basis?

Application Deadlines

Type	Domestic	International	Priority date
Fall deadline	January 7th	January 7th	No
Spring deadline	October 1st	October 1st	No

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Exam	GRE/GMAT Optional
Master's Degree Requirements	Resume; statement of purpose; 2 letters of recommendation; transcripts
Doctoral Degree Exam	N/A

International Students

Exam	Details
TOEFL: Required	TOEFL Paper score: 600 TOEFL IBT score: 100
IELTS: Required	IELTS Paper score: 7

Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees

$82,220

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Application deadlines for financial awards	January 7
Types of financial support available	Fellowships Federal Work-Study

Student Body

21

Total Graduate Students

9%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	4.76%
Black or African American	14.29%
White or Caucasian	90%
American Indian or Alaska Native	Not Reported
Asian	Not Reported
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	Not Reported
Two or more races	9.52%
Unknown	4.76%

Gender

Male (38%)

Female (61%)

Research

Focus of faculty research:	Middle East politics, Islam, Israel/Palestine, US foreign policy, refugees and immigration
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:	0

Location & Contact

Address 1957 E Street, NW
Washington, DC  20052
United States

Contact Dr. Marc Lynch
Program Director, Middle East Studies
Email: mlynch@gwu.edu
Phone: 202-994-5291
Fax: 202-994-2484

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