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Master of Middle Eastern and Central Asian StudiesAustralian National University
If you’re fascinated by the Middle East and Central Asia, transform your passion into a qualification at Australia’s premier institute for studies of the region.
Leading experts from the ANU Centre for Arab &; Islamic Studies will take you on a journey through the politics, international relations, modern history and political economy of the Middle East and Central Asia, drawing on our links with major counterparts in the Arab and Muslim world, as well as in North America and Europe.
After completing your Master of Middle Eastern and Central Asian Studies, you will have the opportunity to take a Master of Diplomacy, graduating with two degrees.
Please be aware that any courses taken as part of the 24 units from completion of elective courses offered by ANU list will not count towards the advanced degree should you decide to transfer. This is because the advanced degree has no free electives, as they are in practice replaced by a 24 unit thesis. ;
- Course LevelMasters Degree
- Duration24 Months
- Intake SessionFeb 2026Jul 2026
- Type Full Time
Eligibility
- IELTSCompetent 6
- TOEFL IBTCompetent 60-78
- TOEFL CBTCompetent 170-210
- PTECompetent 50-58
- GRE(N/A)
- GMAT(N/A)
- SAT(N/A)
Other Requirements
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Fees & Expenses
- Tuition Fee82,560 AUD
- Living Cost18,600 AUD/Year
- Application Fee100 AUD