Department of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies
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Education and research in Asian and Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures
Welcome to the Department of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies!
We offer education and research within the two main areas: Asian Languages and Cultures and Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures.
Study with us
At our department you can study four different languages: Arabic, Japanese, Chinese and Korean.
Summer course 2026: East Asian Languages and Cultures - an overview
The course focuses on the history, culture, language and the societal development of East Asia.
Our Master's programmes
We offer two interdisciplinary master's programmes within our main areas
NEWS
CALENDAR
Our courses and programmes
We offer programmes and courses from beginner to advanced and doctoral levels in two main areas: Asian Languages and Cultures, and Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures.
Our Research
Our research focuses on the study of languages, cultures and societies in East Asia (Japan, China and Korea), the Middle East and North Africa.
About us
The Department of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies is part of the Faculty of Humanities at Stockholm University.
Are you a new student?
Find out what you need to know as a new student at the department.
Study abroad
There are various opportunities to study abroad during your education at the Department of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies.
Our Staff
Here you will find contact details for the department’s employees.