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    Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures (MA)

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    Basic Information

    Degree Information

    Degree Offered:
    CIP Code: 16.1199
    Campus: Seattle

    Admission Requirements and Contact Information




    Contact Information

    Graduate Program Advisor
    Program Website
    +1 206-543-6033
    melcuw@uw.edu

    Requirements and Prerequisites
    Students must have a BA and are strongly encouraged to have undertaken at least two years of formal language study in a Near East language before applying.

    Official GRE/IELTS test scores are required for program admission. Test scores are due January 15.
    GRE Requirements
    GRE Requirement: Required. Official GRE scores are required for all applicants in order to be considered for admission. The UW institution code for the GRE is 4854.Additional Instructions
    Please do not mail any application materials to the Department.

    Non-Native English Speaker Information
    Graduate School requirement: English language proficiency (ELP) is required for graduate study at the University of Washington. Therefore, every applicant whose native language is not English must demonstrate English language proficiency as outlined in Graduate School Policy 3.2.

    Program requirement: Minimum test scores:
    • TOEFLiBT - 92
    • TOEFLC - 237
    • TOEFL - 580


    International Student Information
    Applicants who will need a visa should reference the International Applicant Information page. If admitted to the program, international students requesting an F1 or J1 visa will be required to provide financial ability documentation to the UW Graduate School.

    If you are an International applicant living outside the U.S., you are strongly encouraged to complete application requirements at least thirty days prior to the deadline for the program to ensure sufficient time for graduate admission review.

    Program Deadlines


    Autumn 2025 - Domestic:
    Open Date: 10/15/2024
    Deadline Date: 01/15/2025

    Autumn 2025 - International:
    Open Date: 10/15/2024
    Deadline Date: 01/15/2025

    Application Materials


    Essay
    3 Recommendation(s)Statement of Purpose
    Additional Materials
    Required Official Test Score: GRE