BA Ancient Near Eastern and Egyptian Studies at Case Western Reserve University

Programme overview

The core of the Ancient Near Eastern and Egyptian Studies major is the study of the history, culture, languages (Akkadian and Egyptian hieroglyphs), and literatures of the Ancient Near East and Egypt until the end of the ancient world (usually taken as the 5th century of the Common Era). The major uniquely offers exposure to a range of approaches: literary, philological, historical, archaeological, art historical, philosophical, and anthropological.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences | Duration: 36 credit hours (minimum) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Cleveland, OH, United States

What you will study

Introduction to the Ancient Near East and Egypt Students who elect to complete their Disciplinary Communication course and capstone in Ancient Near Eastern and Egyptian Studies are required to complete two additional courses: ANEE 316b and ANEE 381 (total of 36 credit hours).b ANEE 316 may count as one of the ANEE 300-level courses, provided the student takes their Disciplinary Communication course outside of the Dep

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Application information

USD 71,410 a year (2026-27). Undergraduate tuition rate band for all undergraduate students entering Summer/Fall 2026 or Spring 2027: $2,976 per credit hour, capped at $35,705 per term; $71,410 for fall and spring combined. Excludes student medical plan, activity, matriculation and t Source

First-year entry in the fall semester (Early Action, Early Decision I and II, Regular Decision) and spring semester entry; transfer students can enter in fall or spring.

First-year deadlines: Early Action November 1 (non-binding), Early Decision I November 1, Early Decision II January 15, Regular Decision January 15, Pre-Professional Scholars Program December 1, Spring Entry November 15. Transfer: Fall Early Plan March 15, Fall Regular Plan July 1, Fall 3/2 Engineering February 15, Spring November 15.

Apply through the Common Application or Coalition with Scoir. The application fee is $75 (fee waivers available). Test scores are optional (test-optional).

Apply through the official page: https://case.edu/admissions/

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