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PhD in Arabic Language

2026-06-29

Admission Requirements

Applicants must hold a master’s degree in arts, Department of Arabic Language, from an Egyptian university recognized by the Supreme Council of Universities, with a minimum grade of “Good” in the relevant specialization.

Passing a personal interview.

Passing the admission test.


Target Group

Egyptian and International Students.

Program Duration

Minimum duration: 3 years

Maximum duration: 5 years

Application Period

From the beginning of August until the end of the second week after the start of classes.

Credit Hours

50 Credit Hours


Program Advantages

1-Produces new scholarly knowledge and meaningful contributions to the field, with advanced critical tools.

2-Enables critical re-examination of Arabic grammatical heritage and comparison between traditional grammar and modern linguistics.

3-Develops independent critical perspectives and contributes to the deconstruction and advancement of contemporary critical theories.

4-Utilizes advanced digital technologies in linguistic research.

5-Provides mastery of research methodologies and the ability to address complex scholarly problems, including critical editing of major classical works.

6-Supports academic promotion and progression to the highest academic ranks.

7-Prepares graduates for leadership roles in research projects.

8-Enhances innovation and creativity in linguistic and literary studies.

9-Qualifies candidates for academic promotion to the rank of Assistant Professor (Lecturer level).

10-Contributes to solving unresolved issues in Arabic linguistic heritage.


Graduate Competencies

1-Ability to identify research gaps and conduct advanced exploratory studies in the field.

2-Design innovative research methodologies and analytical tools.

3-Critically evaluate grammatical theories and compare classical Arabic linguistic thought with modern linguistic theories.

4-Master scientific editing and critical investigation of manuscripts for academic publication.

5-Produce original critical readings and advanced textual analysis.

6-Adapt Western theoretical frameworks to suit Arabic linguistic and literary contexts.

7-Supervise academic theses and guide researchers effectively.

8-Develop theoretical frameworks for computational linguistics and contribute to language processing systems.

9-Contribute to curriculum development in the field of Arabic studies.

10-Critically evaluate orientalist linguistic studies using rigorous academic methodologies.

11-Establish research groups and academic laboratories in the field.


Contact Information

Program Website

https://arts.asu.edu.eg/ar/page/61





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