The thematic and chronological focus of Near and Middle Eastern Studies at Basel University covers the political, social, and intellectual history of the late Ottoman and post-Ottoman lands since the 19th century as well as political and social developments in contemporary Middle East. Emphasis is given to the former core regions of the Ottoman Empire, composed of south-eastern Europe, Anatolia, Cyprus, South Caucasus, Levant, Mesopotamia, the Arab Peninsula, and Egypt.

The PhD program in Near and Middle Eastern Studies is part of the Graduate School of Social Sciences (G3S) at the Department of the Social Sciences. An overview of ongoing PhD projects and completed PhD theses can be viewed on our research website.

For general information on admission to Doctoral Studies at Basel University please consult the following link: https://www.unibas.ch/en/Studies/Before-My-Studies/Application-Admission/Admission/Admission-to-Doctoral-Studies.html