A huge thank you to Portland real estate developer, philanthropist and UO alumnus Jordan Schnitzer and the Harold & Arlene Schnitzer CARE Foundation, for a landmark $25 million gift to CAS that will empower future global leaders and problem solvers! The School of Global Studies and Languages is now named the Schnitzer School of Global Studies and Languages, and we are truly excited to be a part of it!
What You Can Do with a Minor in Middle East and North Africa Studies
Recognizing the crucial economic and political role that the MENA region plays, this minor gives students foundational qualifications to enter a global workforce. It is especially useful for careers in:
- Academia
- Foreign service
- International business
- International law
Our Degree Program
The Middle East and North Africa studies minor is an interdisciplinary program.
Learn from Experts in the Field
Our minor draws on expert faculty from a dozen different departments across the College of Arts and Sciences.
Get Real-world Experience
Strengthen your language and culture skills overseas. Explore countries in the Middle East and North Africa region through study abroad opportunities.
Scholarships and Funding
Students in the Middle East and North Africa Studies can seek funding through the College of Arts and Sciences, which awards various scholarships both to incoming students and to those already attending the UO.
Academic Support
Our academic advisors can help students understand their major or minor requirements, plan their course of study, explore study abroad opportunities, and more.
