Studying in Bern means studying at an excellent university. Studying Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies in Bern means studying in a departmental unit that not only deals with the ‘normative’ aspects of Islam, but also with the history, culture and everyday life in Muslim societies.

We focus primarily on modernity and the present while combining the disciplinary rigour of text-oriented Islamic Studies with the expertise of regional studies and postcolonial approaches. We are specialized in historical, sociological and political methods and work in particular on gender and sexuality studies, legal history, labour history, research on media and political movements.

As a smaller unit within the structure of a larger department, we offer excellent supervision and guidance for students pursuing their studies with us.