Arabic language

Arabic is the fifth most spoken language across the world with approximately 290 million speakers. It is a Semitic language. Many people choose to learn Arabic in India for various reasons. Apart from keen interest in learning and understanding the Quran, professional interests also prompt people to learn this poetic language.

Let us look at some of the institutes that offer Arabic language courses in no preferential order

Many universities, colleges, and private institutes offer Arabic language courses in India. Before we look at some of the best institutes that offer Arabic language courses, let us understand the different types of courses that you can join.

These courses are available at different levels which include certificate, undergraduate, postgraduate and even doctoral programs.

The certification programs are usually for six months to one year. Undergraduate programs are for a duration of 3 years and Postgraduate programs are for a duration of 2 years.

Depending on the course admission is either merit based or through an entrance examination.

Specialized courses that focus on spoken Arabic, communicative Arabic, modern Arabic etc. can be found.

Banaras Hindu University

This university offers certificate courses, Undergraduate, Postgraduate and doctoral programs in Arabic. A part-time certification course is also available.  

Jamila Milia Islamia university of Delhi

The department of Arabic in the Jamia Milia Islamia University of Delhi is highly reputed in India and the Arab and the Muslim world.

This department offers various courses which include the regular undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programs. You can also enrol in the certificate courses in modern Arabic and translation which are offered on a part-time basis and the classes are conducted in the evening.

University of Kerala

The Department of Arabic at this university offers M.A in Arabic language and literature, M.Phil. in Arabic and PhD in Arabic. Along with learning classical, medieval, and modern Arabic, you also get an opportunity to include aspects of advanced techniques of translation.

University of Delhi

The department of Arabic in this university is one of the oldest which was started in 1922 in the inception year of the university. This university offers various courses in the Arabic language which include certificates, diplomas, advanced diplomas, masters and doctoral programs.

Mumbai University

M.A. in Arabic is the regular course that you can find here. This university also offers certification programs. The classes for these certification programs are conducted on a part-time basis either once or twice a week, morning and evening.

University of Madras

Apart from certificate and diploma courses, you can find Postgraduate programs, M.Phil. courses and PhD programs at this university.

These are some of the renowned universities in India that offer you various courses in the Arabic language. complete details of the course curriculum, timings and fee can be found on the respective websites.

Online Arabic courses

These days there are many online Arabic courses also available for those who would like to learn Arabic but do not have time and resources to join a regular university course.

These online courses allow you the flexibility to learn Arabic from the comfort of your own space, at your own pace and schedule the learning according to your convenience.

Multibhashi is one such learning platform where you can learn Arabic from a teacher either in a one-to-one session or in a group. The course curriculum and syllabus are designed in such a way that you can use the language in a short period.

You can either choose to learn Arabic from a regular course or join an online class depending on your personal and professional commitments. The learning style of every individual is different. Some find it easy to learn in a regular classroom with teacher instruction and peer group interaction whereas others find it easy to learn things on their own with some assistance. Time and money also play a major role in deciding whether you would like to join a regular course or learn online. You can join any course that suits your learning needs, fits your budget and schedule.

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