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BA/BS in World Islamic and Middle East Studies

McGill University

Montréal, Quebec, Canada•QS 2027 #30

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BA/BS in World Islamic and Middle East Studies is a bachelor's degree in Middle Eastern Studies programme taught at McGill University in Montréal, Canada. Tuition for international students is CAD 54,000 per year.

At a glance

Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Field: Middle Eastern Studies
International tuition: CAD 54,000 / year

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Last checked September 2026 · Source: mcgill.ca ·

Program details

Overview

World Islamic and Middle East Studies is a Bachelor of Arts programme offered through the Institute of Islamic Studies in the Faculty of Arts, providing an interdisciplinary education in the textual traditions and social life of the Islamic world across different times and places. The curriculum combines humanities and social-science approaches with language training in Arabic, Persian, Turkish, or Urdu, alongside coursework in history, law, philosophy, art, literature, political science, and anthropology. The Institute offers a Major, Minor Concentration, Honours, and Joint Honours option. Course examples include Narrations of the Middle East, Art of Islam, and From Tribe to Dynasty. The major can be paired with minors such as Persian Language, Arabic Language, Religious Studies, or Anthropology, and is related to majors including History, Philosophy, Anthropology, Political Science, and Religious Studies. Graduates pursue paths in policy analysis, journalism, law, and graduate study.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Applicants apply through the Faculty of Arts. McGill's admission requirements vary by educational background (Quebec CEGEP or high school, Ontario high school, other Canadian high school, U.S. high school, international curricula, home-schooling, university transfer, or mature-student status) and by the specific programme; grades equal to or above published minimums do not guarantee admission, and the review may consider the complete academic record.

About McGill University

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Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1821
Students: 40,531
QS rank: #30
Programs: 323
Location: Montréal, Quebec, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does BA/BS in World Islamic and Middle East Studies award?

McGill University awards a Bachelor's Degree in the field of Middle Eastern Studies on completion of this programme.

How much does BA/BS in World Islamic and Middle East Studies cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 54,000 per year.

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