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Middle Eastern Studies Program

Syracuse University’s relationship with the Middle East extends back more than 60 years and spans many disciplines—from public administration and media studies to literature and religion. Today, the University's Middle Eastern Studies Program provides an array of opportunities for students to learn about and visit this extraordinary region.

The Middle Eastern Studies Program (MESP) offers both a minor and a bachelor's degree, as well as a graduate certificate of advanced study and a variety of graduate and undergraduate courses. All programs and courses are steeped in world-class instruction and study-abroad opportunities, providing unique insights into one of today’s fastest growing regions.

Middle East Study Opportunities at Syracuse University and Abroad

Undergraduate

Graduate

Study Abroad Programs

Participate in summer study and internships in Jordan and Israel, including the Middle East Policy and Security Studies program.

World Partner Programs

Syracuse works with the World Partner program to provide a diverse, rich selection of study abroad options. Learn more about our World Partner programs in the Middle East and North Africa.

Grant and Award Opportunities

The Middle Eastern Studies Program distributes grants and awards that provide funding for research, travel, study abroad, fellowships and scholarship. Syracuse University students and faculty are eligible to apply.

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News, Research and Commentary

Commentary

Dec 13, 2024

Khalil Talks to The Hill, LiveNOW from Fox and US News About the Fall of the Assad Regime in Syria

Conflict, Government, International Affairs, Middle East & North Africa

School News

Residents of Šabac, Serbia, wrote their priorities and concerns on postcards to be delivered to the national parliament.

Dec 13, 2024

Fulbright-Hays Fellowship Supports Catherine Herrold’s Study of Locally Led Development

Awards & Honors, Europe, Government, Grant Awards, International Affairs, Non-governmental Organizations

Research

Dec 5, 2024

Sustainability Spectacle in the Gulf

Economic Policy, Government, Middle East & North Africa, Sustainability

Commentary

Nov 6, 2024

Koch Quoted in DeSmog Article on Saudi Arabia’s Neom Giga Project, Sustainability Claims

Government, Middle East & North Africa, Sustainability

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