International Direct - Bachelor of Arts - Middle East Studies

Join the Bachelor of Arts in Middle East Studies at the University of Utah! Gain cultural insights, language skills, and career support. Apply now!

Program Description International direct admission to Utah Global is for international students with advanced English-language skills. It focuses on academic, cultural, and professional growth so they can excel in school—and prepare for a successful future. International direct students at Utah Global receive: Exclusive and rigorous academic coursework Priority access to in-demand courses that fit their interests Guidance from academic advisors and mentors Career development and networking opportunities Intensive classes with domestic students Learn a new language, gain an appreciation for another culture, and become an active participant in today’s global world with the Middle East Studies program. Students of this program will learn basic instruction in one of two major languages of the Middle East—Arabic or Persian—and will also complete a wide spectrum of courses that approach the Middle East from many different perspectives. In addition to area-specific courses, the Middle East Center also coordinates with other University of Utah departments to offer interdisciplinary courses in the following fields: anthropology, economics, geography, history, languages and literature, linguistics, and political science.