Department of Arabic and Islamic Studies

Prospective Students

Faculty and students in our Department engage in a great deal of research that crosses boarders of literature, linguistics, and Islamic Studies providing a well rounded view of the Arabic speaking world. Interested in studying through the Department of Arabic and Islamic Studies at Georgetown? View Our Programs!

Undergraduate Programs

Our teaching strategies to achieve Arabic proficiency to its most advanced levels have lead us to develop a rationale for learning Arabic content, functions, and accuracy, all at the same time. Our students are expected to learn Arabic communicatively, and to utilize their knowledge and skills to cope with authentic texts and authentic situations.

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Graduate Programs

The graduate program in Arabic and Islamic Studies aim to combine a thorough understanding of the Arabic language with scholarly research in the literary, linguistic and intellectual traditions of the Arab and Islamic world.

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Prospective Graduate Student Open House

Learn more about our programs, faculty, and career opportunities upon graduation.