Study MA in Persian and Iranian Studies at University of Arizona in the USA, Graduate College
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MA in Persian and Iranian Studies

USA

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What will I learn?

The MA program in Persian and Iranian Studies at the University of Arizona offers a rigorous interdisciplinary curriculum. MA students can focus on a) modern or classical Persian literature and culture or b) Iranian (or other Persian speaking societies') history, religion, social organization, and politics. They also engage in a critical examination of contemporary ideas and methodologies in the field of Persian and Iranian Studies.University of Arizona's Roshan Graduate Interdisciplinary Program in Persian and Iranian Studies is supported by the Roshan Cultural Heritage Institute, a US-based nonprofit that sponsors educational activities to promote the understanding, transmission, and instruction of Persian language and culture. Roshan GIDP benefits from the support of the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, the Graduate College, the School of Middle Eastern and North African Studies, and the Center for Middle Eastern Studies.

Which department am I in?

Graduate College

Study options

Full Time (1.5 Years)

Tuition fees
US$35,012.00 per year
Books, course materials, supplies, and equipment - $600 and Living Expenses - Housing and Food - $16,800.

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

01/04/2026

Start date

August 2026

Venue

Main Campus

Tucson ,,

Tucson,

Arizona,

AZ 85721, West, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

GPA 3.0 on undergraduate or M.A. degree (cumulative GPA or last 60 semester units if your undergraduate GPA is lower than 3.0 cumulative; graduate GPA taken will be cumulative only)

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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