BA Yiddish Studies at Columbia University

Programme overview

The academic discipline of Jewish Studies is an interdisciplinary field centered on the analysis and investigation of Jewish history, religion, cultures, languages, and literatures. The discipline ranges from the study of Jews and Judaism in antiquity to the present day.

Faculty: Columbia College | Department: Jewish Studies | Study mode: full-time | Location: New York, NY, United States

What you will study

SPJS UN3303 Jewish Literature in Translation in the Medieval Mediterranean Jewish Studies GU4147 Between Tradition & Innovation: Readings Jewish Studies GU4156 An Introduction to World Zionist Thought Women’s Studies GU4336 GENDER AND Sexuality in Yiddish Literature For students who entered Columbia in or before the 2023-24 academic year In addition to the requirements of the special concentration, students must complete a major or a full concentration.

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Entry requirements

Admission is to Columbia College (not programme-specific); majors are declared after admission to the College.

USD 72,800 a year (2026-27). Undergraduate tuition for Columbia College and Columbia Engineering, one rate for all undergraduates and not stated per major. Excludes fees ($4,160), housing, food and books. Source

First-year entry is for Fall 2027; applications are accepted for full-time enrolment at Columbia College or Columbia Engineering. Transfer admission is for the fall semester only.

First-year applications for Fall 2027 open August 1. Early Decision deadline is November 1 (financial aid application November 15, decisions mid-December). Regular Decision deadline is January 1 (financial aid February 15, decisions late March, reply by May 1). Apply through the Common Application, the Coalition Application on Scoir or QuestBridge. The application fee is $85, paid online by electronic check or credit card, with fee waivers available. SAT or ACT submission is optional for applicants entering Fall 2027; scores will be required from the 2027-2028 admissions cycle.

Transfer applications for Fall 2027 are due March 1, through the Coalition Application on Scoir. The application fee is $85. Test scores are optional for Fall 2027 entry.

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