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PhD Classics at Brown University

Brown University, United States

Programme overview

PhD in ancient studies with strengths in classical literature, ancient history, philosophy, religion and linguistics, with options to add religious studies, history of science, comparative literature and classical archaeology. The Classics and Sanskrit track is closed to new admissions and the Ancient History track is paused.

Faculty: The Graduate School  |  Department: Classics  |  Intake: Fall; application deadline December 1, 2026  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Providence, RI, United States

What you will study

Minimum of sixteen courses including at least two seminars in Greek, Latin or classics, competence in French or German, and a thesis based on original research.

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Application information

Entry requirements

PhD in Classics (programme-specific): GRE General and Subject not required. A substantial number of courses with honor grades in Greek and Latin. Writing sample required. Application deadline December 1, 2026. No direct admission to a master's program (A.M. only for students in a cognate Brown PhD).

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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