The Department of Middle East Studies
A window to a complex world
The Department of Middle East Studies is a leading academic department in its field, providing students with comprehensive training and extensive knowledge of the Middle East and its complexities.
We welcome students of all backgrounds who seek a superb academic foundation in the history, cultures, and conflicts of the region and who wish to experience its richness and complexity firsthand.
Why study Middle East Studies at BGU?
Learn Arabic in Arabic!
Our department has the most advanced and innovative Arabic program in Israel.
Leading Academic Department
Comprehensive and exciting curriculum in Middle East Studies.
Teaching Certificate
We provide a teaching certificate in Arabic
Wide Range of Courses
Middle Eastern politics, economics, law, history, religions, cultures, and languages; from Morocco to Iran.
Touring Courses Overseas
Come study with us in Morocco, Dubai, India and more!
Unlock New Worlds!
We also offer courses in Persian and Turkish
The Chaim Herzog Center for Middle East Studies and Diplomacy
The Chaim Herzog Center for Middle East Studies and Diplomacy
One-Year International M.A. Program
To capitalize on our unique expertise in interfaith relations, the department offers an intensive, one-year M.A. in Middle East Studies with a focus on Religious Minorities.
One-Year International M.A. Program
