MA Classical Studies at Columbia University

Programme overview

Classical Studies is an interdepartmental graduate programme for integrated, interdisciplinary study of Greece, Rome and the wider ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern world. The free-standing MA serves students seeking a terminal degree and those preparing for PhD programmes.

Faculty: Graduate School of Arts and Sciences | Department: Interdepartmental Classical Studies Program | Intake: Fall | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: New York, NY, United States

What you will study

Core fields are historical, art historical, archaeological and literary research, extending to ancient philosophy, historiography, medicine, religion and the later reception of ancient ideas. Each student follows a programme designed with faculty advisors.

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Application information

Entry requirements

GSAS MA application: transcript for each school attended, statement of academic purpose, personal statement, resume, writing sample of 30 pages double-spaced, 3 letters of evaluation (at least two academic). GRE not required. Applicants should have reading knowledge of Greek and Latin and one modern language (German, French or Italian); free-standing MA applicants may be admitted with only one ancient language. Deadlines: fall 3/25/2027, spring 10/29/2026. International applicants whose undergraduate degree is from an institution in a country where English is not the official language must submit TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo English Test scores.

Intake: Fall

Apply through the official page: https://www.gsas.columbia.edu/content/prospective-students

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