M.A. in Islamic Art

Syria, Damascus, The Umayyad Mosque, Islamic Architecture. Photo credit: Vyacheslav Argenberg, Wikimedia Commons

The mission of the MA in Islamic Art is to graduate students with an expanded knowledge of this field of study and expertise in one of its areas of focus. The program aims to encourage studies and research in Islamic art and architecture that enrich current literature while also finding application in artistic and design practice. It also prepares students to pursue doctoral studies in the field and eventually embark on academic careers.

Full scholarships are available for eligible applicants through the generous donation of the Mu’taz and Rada Sawwaf Scholarship Fund (for further information please contact the Dr. May Farhat- may.farhat@lau.edu.lb)

Admissions

For more information on how to apply to the M.A. in Islamic Art, please check https://www.lau.edu.lb/apply/graduate.php.
Apply before July 15, 2026.

Program

For more information on the program, please consult the academic catalog.