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PhD Greek and Latin at The Ohio State University

The Ohio State University, United States

Programme overview

The PhD programme is anchored in knowledge of Ancient Greek, Latin or Modern Greek, together with reading ability in modern languages such as French, German and Italian, and grounding in the literatures and histories of the chosen cultures. The programme admits students only to the PhD; the MA may be taken by opting out of the PhD.

Department: Department of Classics  |  Intake: Autumn  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Columbus, OH, United States

What you will study

Students may study archaeology, art history, Byzantine and medieval studies, critical theory, cultural politics, epigraphy, myth and religion, Near Eastern cultures, palaeography, philosophy and reception theory. Candidacy exams are tailored to each student's fields; an Interdisciplinary Graduate Specialization in Religions of the Ancient Mediterranean is available.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants send a statement of intent, academic curriculum vitae, writing sample and a list of works read in the original languages. Includes Modern Greek. The programme does not accept applications for the MA. Application deadline Autumn 2027: Dec 11, 2026 (domestic and international), also the deadline for fellowships and teaching associate consideration.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Intake: Autumn

Apply through the official page: https://gpadmissions.osu.edu/

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