Overview

The graduate program in Near Eastern Studies at Cornell University is designed to help students acquaint themselves with the fundamental elements of these cultures, and also to acquire a high degree of specialization in one or more of the following areas: ancient Near Eastern studies (including archaeology); Arabic literature; biblical studies; early Christianity; Hebrew literature; Islamic studies; Judaic studies; and the modern Middle East.

Features

Candidates for the Ph.D. degree are expected to demonstrate mastery in the language or languages of the main texts that are directly related to the topic of their dissertations.

Students are advised to determine early in their training the special field of their concentration and to consult their advisors about linguistic requirements.

Programme Structure

Areas:

The ancient Near East

Archaeology

Arabic literature

Biblical studies

Early Christianity; Hebrew literature

Islamic studies

Judaic studies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Ithaca, United States

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies View 65 other PhDs in Area & Cultural Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Required Tests

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Academic Statement of Purpose

Personal Statement

Transcript Requirements

English Language Proficiency Requirement

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

20800 USD / year

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Out-of-State

20800 USD / year

≈ 20800 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

20800 USD / year

≈ 20800 USD / year

Living costs

Ithaca

United States

1128 - 2460 USD / month

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