Overview

The course offerings are extensive. Normally a minimum of eight courses are given each quarter. Topics range from Bronze Age Greece to late Roman history, from Homer to later Latin literature.

There is also the opportunity to work in other disciplines. Students interested in history or philosophy can take additional courses offered by the History and Philosophy Departments.

Students in archaeology are encouraged to take special courses in the Anthropology Department and those in philology may also take courses in Romance or Germanic languages or in the English Department.

In addition, students can take courses in Near Eastern studies offered by Hebrew Union College.

Outcomes

Recipients of the doctoral degree at the University of Cincinnati are qualified to teach courses in Classics, western civilization and interdisciplinary courses.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Drama
Advanced Philosophical Literature
Early Lyric, Elegiac, and Iambic Poetry
Rhetoric and Oratory
Advanced Drama
Thucydides
Comedy
Hellenistic Poetry
Prose Style and Composition
Problems in Greek History
Problems in Roman History

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

64 SCH

Post Baccalaureate Minimum Credits: 90
Post Master's Minimum Credits: 64

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cincinnati, United States

Disciplines

Classics View 30 other PhDs in Classics in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

For graduate programs, the university welcomes applications from students who hold a bachelor's degree (or higher) from a college or university accredited by accrediting agencies recognized by the U.S. Department of Education for Title IV purposes or the international equivalent.
Submit unofficial transcripts from all colleges and universities attended.
Letters of Recommendation
Proof of English Language Proficiency (for international applicants)
CV/Resume and Personal Statement

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

26644 USD / year

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Out-of-State

26644 USD / year

≈ 26644 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

14902 USD / year

≈ 14902 USD / year

Living costs

Cincinnati

United States

1000 - 1650 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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