The Bachelor’s in Arabic Studies at
Williams College
is a
4
years
long
program for international students,
taught in English.
📖Introduction
Williams College has a rich history and a strong commitment to providing a well-rounded, top-tier education.
Williams College offers a wide range of undergraduate programs across various disciplines in the arts, humanities, social sciences, and sciences. The college is known for its rigorous academic standards and small class sizes, which facilitate close interactions between students and faculty. Williams places a strong emphasis on critical thinking, analytical skills, and intellectual curiosity, preparing graduates to excel in a diverse array of careers and fields. With a stunning rural campus surrounded by the Berkshire Mountains and a vibrant community of scholars, Williams College offers a truly immersive and intellectually stimulating environment for students seeking a liberal arts education of the highest quality.
Arabic is the language of a rich and complex cultural heritage, the main language of Islam and the official language of 21 countries. In order to promote cultural literacy, the Arabic Studies Department at Williams stresses complementing classroom instruction with extra-curricular activities such as film screenings, performances, music concerts, a weekly language table, and guest lectures. Likewise, thematic parties with plenty of food introduce students to another important dimension of North African and Middle Eastern cultures.
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Williams College offers a distinctive educational experience characterized by small class sizes and close faculty-student interactions. What distinguishes Williams is its dedication to the liberal arts tradition, which encourages students to explore a wide range of disciplines, from the humanities and social sciences to the natural sciences and the arts. This interdisciplinary approach to education equips graduates with a well-rounded intellectual foundation, honed analytical skills, and the ability to approach complex problems with depth and creativity. With a faculty composed of leading scholars and a vibrant campus community, Williams College provides an intellectually stimulating environment where students are encouraged to question, innovate, and engage meaningfully with the world. This commitment to academic excellence and a holistic approach to education has consistently positioned Williams College as one of the premier liberal arts institutions in the United States.
🏠 Accommodation
You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.
You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.
How to book:
Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let
us
know your choice when you apply).
Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before
arriving. You
can arrive a few days before and
book it
You are not eligible to apply to this program because:
The minimum age is 18.
English fluency is required.
You need to be either:
- A native English speaker
- Studied a degree in English before
- Can demonstrate a high level of English
- Having an English certificate such as IELTS level 6 or TOEFL 95 and above is an advantage.
Minimum education level: High School.
The program is quite competitive, you need to have a high grades of
Average B, 60%,
or a high GPA.
All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.
Please choose the programs here
,
"You
are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of
getting accepted.
Required Documents:
Passport
Graduation certificate
Passport size photo
Official transcript
Personal statement
English certificate (You can take the English test online)
Guarantor letter
Preparing documents:
You can start your application now and send the application
documents
during
your application. Some documents you can
send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info
about
preparing
application documents is here
Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information
is
available
here.
The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application
fee and
upload
the application documents.
Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your
application within
2-3
days and proceed to the university or ask
you for further clarification
After it has been processed to the university you will receive
your unique
application ID from each university.
The university may contact you directly for further questions.
We will then follow up each week with the university for updates.
As soon as
there is any update we will let you know.
If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change
address at any
time
please let us know.
After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions
letter
electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable
deposit to the university.
Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the
admissions
letter and visa form to your home country.
