PhD Archaeology and the Ancient World at Brown University

Programme overview

Programme based in the Joukowsky Institute giving a broad grounding in the archaeology and art of the ancient Mediterranean, Egypt and the Near East, followed by specialization in one or more of these cultures. It is interdisciplinary and works with cognate departments and local museums.

Faculty: The Graduate School | Department: Joukowsky Institute for Archaeology and the Ancient World | Intake: Fall; application deadline December 15, 2026 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Providence, RI, United States

What you will study

Eight courses (at least four graduate seminars), proficiency in four languages, at least two semesters as Teaching Assistant or Proctor, archaeological fieldwork, field examinations by end of year two, preliminary examinations by end of year three, and a dissertation with oral defense.

Career pathways

Prepares students for careers in teaching, museum studies and related fields.

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Application information

Entry requirements

PhD in Archaeology and the Ancient World (programme-specific): GRE General and Subject not required. Writing sample of 20-30 pages of single-authored work (one or two essays or articles; coursework acceptable). Application deadline December 15, 2026.

USD 74,568 a year (2026-27). Doctoral tuition rate for all PhD students, 2026-27 (Fall $37,284 + Spring $37,284). Tuition only; excludes required fees and health insurance. Incoming doctoral students receive guaranteed funding that includes tuition remission. Source

Applications to MFA and doctoral programmes are submitted online through the Graduate School application; the non-refundable application fee is $75. Many programmes have a January 1 deadline, with decisions four to eight weeks after the deadline; deadlines are set by each programme.

Apply through the official page: https://graduateprograms.brown.edu/

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