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Near Eastern Studies (PhD) at Cornell University

Cornell University, United States

Programme overview

The graduate program in Near Eastern Studies prepares students for careers in academia and beyond. Academic specializations include the following areas: ancient Near Eastern and Biblical studies (including archaeology); Arabic literature; early Christianity; Hebrew literature; Islamic studies (including anthropology); Judaic studies, and the modern Middle East. All students admitted to the program are expected to earn a doctoral degree.

Faculty: Cornell Graduate School  |  Department: Near Eastern Studies  |  Duration: 8 semesters minimum  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Fall  |  Location: Ithaca, NY, United States

What you will study

Concentrations: Near Eastern Studies.

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Application information

Entry requirements

all Graduate School requirements , including the English language proficiency requirement for all applicants; three recommendations; at least two years of study in one Near Eastern language; an academic statement of purpose and personal statement; a writing sample of approximately 25 pages; resume or CV Application deadline: Fall, December 15

USD 20,800 a year (2026-27). Doctoral tuition per year ($10,400 per semester); the source states $20,800 applies to Ph.D., D.M.A. and J.S.D. programs in endowed and contract colleges; tuition only. Source

Graduate School applications are submitted online through the Graduate School application; the application fee is $105. Each graduate field sets its own deadlines, and many fall between early December and mid-January.

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