Institute of Arab & Islamic Studies

The Institute is a truly exceptional place. With our beautiful building, world-leading scholars and vibrant student community, we attract people from across the world to study and work with us. We are one of the top-ranking departments for Middle East and Arabic in Europe. Our programmes are led by scholars at the forefront of their chosen field, and we are committed to providing an exceptional learning experience for all students, with graduates going on to take up rewarding careers in journalism, international non-governmental organisations and diplomatic service.

Professor Christina Phillips
Institute Director