Top 10 English-speaking Universities in the Middle East

Higher education in the countries of the Middle East is becoming more modern and in demand every year. Many universities, in addition to quality education, offer good scholarships to international students.In this selection you will find both private and public universities where you can study in English. Several programs are also presented as an example.

1. The American University in Cairo (Egypt)

This private research universityin Egypt was founded by the Americans in 1919. All study programs are taught according to the American model and in English only. The university offers 36 bachelor's, 44 master's and 2 PhD programs. The university is accredited in the USA and Egypt.

• Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design.The program provides a wide range of professional opportunities, ashere you can study branding, web design, type design, Arabic calligraphy, choose additional courses in Arabic art and cinema;

• Master of Global Affairs.The program allows you to study international law, international security issues, the role of Islam in the modern world and the politics of the countries of the Middle East and Africa;

• Masters of Business Administration. The goal of the MBA program is to shape the business leaders of the future. You will study financial management, global marketing, strategic management, and the specifics of the construction industry;

• Doctorate of Philosophy in Engineering. There are several specializations here: civil engineering, mechanical engineering and robotics, environmental engineering, electronics and others.

2.Hebrew University of Jerusalem (Israel)

This university is the best university in the Middle East and is included in the top 150 universities in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2015/16. The university houses the Israel National Library, which houses an impressive collection of books and unique manuscripts. Several bachelor's and master's programs are taught here in English.

• MA Program in the Bible and the Ancient Near East.An unusual program where students study the Bible, the history and culture of the Ancient Near East, and even the Assyro-Babylonian language;

• MA in Human Rights and Transitional Justice.Courses on this program are taught by leading expertsin jurisprudence from Israel, Europe and North America.Special attention is paid to international law;

• MBA in Entrepreneurship and Innovation. The program is interesting in that during the training, students will have permanent internships at the center of Israeli innovation, high-tech companies and startups.

3.Masdar Institute of Science and Technology (United Arab Emirates)

The university is located in the capital of the UAE, Abu Dhabi.The Masdar Institute was opened only in 2007, but has already managed to establish itself as a worthy university that produces highly qualified specialists. The university's goal is to develop into a world-class research institute that relies only on cutting-edge technology. The language of instruction is English.

• M.Sc.in Chemical Engineering.Future chemical engineers here are engaged in developments in the field of medicine, biotechnology, microelectronics, consumer goods and many other areas;

• M.Sc.in in Electrical Power Engineering.The electric power industry is the most important branch of the energy sector.This program is unique in that students will take courses on renewable energy;

• PhD in Interdisciplinary Engineering.The main principle of this program is an interdisciplinary approach. A graduate student from eight presented multidirectional technical specialties must choose two for study.

4.University of Tehran (Iran)

Tehran University is the oldest university in Iran. It regularly hosts cultural and scientific events with the participation of foreign professors and researchers. Despite the fact that the language of instruction at the university is Farsi, this university has an interesting Master's program in Iranian Studies for international students in English.

• Master of Arts in Iranian Studies. The program is specially designed and designed for non-Iranian students to immerse students in the culture and history of Iran from the inside.Within the framework of this program, the study of the Persian language is also compulsory.

5.Middle East Technical University (Turkey)

This university is considered one of the most competitive in Turkey. The university is a state institution, but education here is carried out only in English. Basic principlesuniversities remain: scientific approach, academic freedom and lifelong learning. The university itself is located in Ankara, the capital of Turkey.

• Bachelor of Science in Biology and Genetics. Fundamental study of biology, the opportunity to participate in research projects, numerous internships and summer internships - all this is available for a student enrolled in this program;

• Masters of Science in Financial Mathematics. The program involves combining the theoretical and practical aspects of mathematics to address the interdisciplinary needs of both the public and private sectors;

• Masters of Arts in German-Turkish Social Sciences. The unique program is carried out in cooperation with the Humboldt University of Berlin. The study of Turkish and German languages ​​is also provided here;

• Doctorate of Science in Oceanography. The Institute of Oceanology is located on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea. The bulk of research by faculty and graduate students is aimed at ensuring the rational use of marine resources.

6.University of Jordan (Jordan)

The University of Jordan is the country's state university.It is the largest and oldest institution of higher education in Jordan. Education is conducted mainly in Arabic, but in 2008 the English-language School of International Studies was opened here, which offers a master's or PhD in political science, regional studies and international relations.

• MA in Middle Eastern Studies.This program focuses entirely on the politics of the countries of the Middle East. You will learn everything about the foreign policy of Turkey, Israel, Iran, as well as study the theory and history of international relations;

• PhD in Political Science. A classic PhD program in political science, but it focuses on the Arab world and the political systems of the Arab countries.

7.Tel Aviv University (Israel)

• Tel Aviv University entered the top 100 most innovative universities in the world (75th place). The university includes 9 faculties, which are divided into 100 institutes, schools and additional academic divisions. A variety of bachelor's and master's programs are taught in English.

• BA in Liberal Arts.It is a multidisciplinary program that includes a wide variety of disciplines in the social sciences and humanities. Traininglasts three years;

• M.Sc.in Plant Biology with Emphasis in Food Safety and Security. The program combines scientific research and practical experience in the field of agriculture. Students will become familiar with all modern and advanced technologies in the world in this area;

• MA in Global Migration and Policy. Students here study global and local migration issues, international migration theories, and legal and ethical issues related to refugees.

8.American University of Beirut (Lebanon)

This is a private and independent university in Lebanon, where also all disciplines are taught only in English. Zaha Hadid, a famous architect and designer of the early 21st century, studied here. Among Arab countries, the university ranks second in the QS World University Rankings 2015/16.

• Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health. The main areas of research are water supply, waste disposal, food hygiene, occupational health, air and water pollution;

• Master of Arts in General Psychology. The emphasis in the program is placed on the study of social, cultural and political psychology, as well as on the neural mechanisms of human mental processes;

• Masters in Finance. You will study not only the theory, functions of finance, financial strategies of enterprises, but also the peculiarities of financial markets in the Middle East;

• Doctor of Philosophy in Arabic Language and Literature. It uses modern Western teaching methods and approaches to language and literature. Students study both classical Arabic literature and modern literature.

9.Qatar University (Qatar)

UniversityQatar was founded in 1973.Now about 14,000 students are studying at this state university.The University of Qatar has educational programs in English in natural and technical sciences, as well as in business.The rest of the specialties are taught in Arabic.

• Master of Public Health.This program introduces disciplines such as Health Economics, Concepts and Methods of Biostatistics, Fundamentals of Epidemiology, and many others;

• Master of Urban Planning and Design.Students who complete their studies on this program are experts in the fieldurban planning and design.Particular attention is paid to planning in arid zones;

• Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering.The fields of study are very diverse: from architecture and urban planning to mechanical engineering and electrical engineering.

10.King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (Saudi Arabia)

This public university is located in the city of Dhahran, the main center of the oil industry in Saudi Arabia. The main language of instruction is English. It presents 32 master's and 11 PhD programs in science and technology, in which students from 28 countries study.

• BS Degree in Geology. This bachelor's program provides initial training for specialists in the geology of oil and gas fields.In the summer, students conduct field geological research;

• Master of Business Administration. Classic MBA program, where they study marketing, management, corporate finance, econometrics , etc. ;

• Master of Science in Software Engineering. An MSc in Software Engineering is a highly regarded specialist. The Faculty of Computer and Information Sciences, which graduates such specialists, has existed for a long time, since 1979;

• PhD in Petroleum Engineering. Within the framework of this program, graduate students are engaged in real research activities, work in modern laboratories and study advanced petroleum technologies.

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