Dr. Rawan Arar

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Rawan Arar is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Law, Societies, and Justice at the University of Washington. She completed her Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of California, San Diego. Her research interests focus on refugee studies, particularly the complexities surrounding refugee displacement, citizenship rights, and the interplay of national and global policies on the lives of refugees. Rawan's work critically examines how these policies manifest in border contexts, influence access to education and basic needs, and shape the legal constructs that define refugee status. Through her scholarship, she aims to advance discussions about social justice, human rights, and the rights of individuals in the context of international migration.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Washington

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:105
Overall
Required:105
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
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Specialization Notes

Standard Graduate School requirements for University of Washington apply to most departments listed unless specified otherwise by the program.