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PhD Middle Eastern, South Asian, and African Studies at Columbia University

Columbia University, United States

Programme overview

The department teaches three cultural areas (African, Middle Eastern and South Asian Studies) and languages including Arabic, Armenian, Hebrew, Persian and Islamic Studies, with subfields set with an advisor.

Faculty: Graduate School of Arts and Sciences  |  Department: Middle Eastern, South Asian, and African Studies  |  Intake: Fall  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: New York, NY, United States

What you will study

Students earn the MA and MPhil on the way to the PhD and specialize in subfields decided with their advisor and the academic affairs committee.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must show a minimum of 2 years of study in a relevant MESAAS language or the equivalent. Applicants submit one transcript per school attended, a statement of academic purpose, a personal statement and a resume. Three letters of evaluation (at least two from academic recommenders). Writing sample: 15 to 20 pages, double-spaced. GRE General and GRE Subject scores are not required. International applicants whose undergraduate degree is from an institution in a country whose official language is not English submit TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo English Test scores. Fall 2027 entry application deadline: December 2, 2026.

Intake: Fall

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