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MA Jewish Studies at Columbia University

Columbia University, United States

Programme overview

The MA in Jewish Studies lets students build a specialised programme leading to an understanding of the breadth and depth of Jewish studies as an academic discipline. It is open to full-time and part-time students and concludes with a thesis.

Faculty: Graduate School of Arts and Sciences  |  Department: Institute for Israel and Jewish Studies  |  Duration: Not stated  |  Intake: Fall (deadline 11 March 2027)  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time  |  Location: New York, NY, United States

What you will study

Students shape their own course of study and use the Institute for Israel and Jewish Studies, which covers Jewish literature, religion, history, culture and philosophy. The programme concludes with a thesis on a focused topic.

Career pathways

Graduates prepare for careers as scholars or as professionals in fields including education and the nonprofit sector.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Statement of academic purpose, personal statement, resume, writing sample of 15-20 pages (preferably on Jewish studies), two academic letters of recommendation, transcripts. GRE General and Subject not required. International applicants whose undergraduate degree is from an institution in a country where English is not the official language submit TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo English Test scores. Fall deadline 11 March 2027.

Intake: Fall (deadline 11 March 2027)

Duration: Not stated

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