…timely and inspiring…
…a timely and inspiring degree program that critically assesses preconceived ideas about the Middle East, explores alternative views and thus enables future academics and practitioners Read more “…timely and inspiring…”

…extremely timely…
…CMEPS is extremely timely and an extremely valuable contribution to European-Arab understanding Read more “…extremely timely…”

…coherent & conclusive
Its design [of the program] is coherent and conclusive. Study contents are well-organized and made dependent on students’ prior knowledge. The workload seems adequate Anonymous external reviewer of CMEPS for Tübingen University’s systems accreditation process
…an extraordinary program
I encourage any student considering advanced training in Middle East politics and society to give CMEPS his or her attention Read more “…an extraordinary program”

…the CMEPS Masters Program is unique
Its foundation in political science with the added expansion in regional expertise it provides, along with a sound knowledge of Arabic, creates a high level of qualification Read more “…the CMEPS Masters Program is unique”
…a premier education on Middle East politics
CMEPS provides a premier education on Middle East politics that is internationally recognised, through an interdisciplinary approach. I urge anyone who’s interested in the Middle East and reading these lines to apply for this amazing program Read more “…a premier education on Middle East politics”

…an exceptional horizon of experiences
For me, studying the Joint Master program CMEPS was the best decision. It not only increased my knowledge about the MENA immensely, it also provided me with an exceptional horizon of experiences Read more “…an exceptional horizon of experiences”

…a main corner stone for my professional career
I consider CMEPS as a main corner stone for my professional career at the State Ministry of Baden-Württemberg. I can definitely recommend this outstanding Joint Master’s Program! Read more “…a main corner stone for my professional career”
…extraordinarily practice-oriented
CMEPS is extraordinarily practice-oriented and provides best opportunities to prepare its graduates for the transition to the labor market Read more “…extraordinarily practice-oriented”
…top-level training for advanced students…
CMEPS provides top-level training for advanced students on their way of becoming young professionals and who, due to their international profile and education, are better equipped than most Read more “…top-level training for advanced students…”

a transnational community of knowledge
future generations will benefit deeply Read more “a transnational community of knowledge”

Bird’s eye view
The CMEPS joint master’s program promises to intrigue and challenge students interested in MENA politics. I found the range of offered classes at both the AUC and Tübingen university to be in line with the dominant themes characterizing the region and the instructors flexible enough to adapt and expand course… Read more “Bird’s eye view”

Big benefit for my academic and personal life
… I chose the CMEPS Master because it combines two of my interests – political science and the Middle East. A big benefit for my academic and even personal life was the exchange term and my stay in Tübingen. There is no such program in the Middle East that is… Read more “Big benefit for my academic and personal life”

CMEPS made me apply right away
Offering the specialisation in Middle East studies and Arabic language education, while also including a semester at the American University in Cairo, CMEPS immediately stood out among the other Master programs in Germany and made me apply right away!
Theoretical and empirical insights to succeed in academia and the think tank world
Having received invitation letters from London, Edinburgh and Lund, I opted for CMEPS, because I found the opportunity to live and study in Egypt truly unique. Yet the programme offered so much more: theoretical and empirical insights to succeed not only in academia, but also in the think tank world,… Read more “Theoretical and empirical insights to succeed in academia and the think tank world”

Life-changing experience
CMEPS was absolutely a life-changing experience for me. It is a combination of insightful curriculum and fascinating exchange experience that expanded my skills and knowledge. You can graduate from this program with a substantial amount of information, good discussions, study visits, and new friends! I am glad to be an… Read more “Life-changing experience”
Gateway into Cairo and Egypt
The plethora of academic opportunities and resources that were available to me through studying simultaneously at two outstanding universities makes the CMEPS program truly unique in its field. For me, the CMEPS Master came to a be a gateway into Cairo and Egypt, one of the most exciting and frustrating and… Read more “Gateway into Cairo and Egypt”
Amazing opportunity to learn Arabic and deepen your knowledge
CMEPS is a unique Master’s programme which gives you an amazing opportunity to learn Arabic and practice it while studying in Egypt for a semester abroad as well as deepen your knowledge about Middle East and Comparative Politics. Great people who you meet, both university staff and classmates, will broaden… Read more “Amazing opportunity to learn Arabic and deepen your knowledge”

A long-term benefit
Even today, I still benefit from the knowledge I was able to acquire through CMEPS. I can recommend it to anyone who wants to deal comprehensively with politics and society of the MENA region.
