Arabic Studies: Top Study Programs (2026/27)

Germany’s Arabic Studies programs provide international students with comprehensive training in Arabic language, literature, history, and the contemporary dynamics of the Arab world. These English- and German-taught degrees combine Arabic linguistics, classical and modern texts, Islamic studies, and Middle Eastern history with intensive language training aimed at high proficiency in both spoken and written Arabic. Students benefit from Germany’s long academic tradition in Oriental and Islamic studies, access to rich manuscript collections, and opportunities for exchanges or fieldwork in Arabic-speaking countries.