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Classics PhD at University at Buffalo

University at Buffalo, United States

Programme overview

The Classics PhD combines specialisation with considerable breadth. Students strengthen command of the classical languages and survey the field in the first year, then develop distinct areas for independent investigation in the second year.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences  |  Department: Classics  |  Duration: 72 credit hours; 5 years  |  Study mode: In Person / Full Time  |  Location: Buffalo, NY, United States

What you will study

72 credit hours: classical languages and field survey in year one, independent areas of investigation from year two.

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Entry requirements

Department of Classics (PhD): at least two years of college-level ancient Greek and two of Latin expected, with diagnostic placement exams; GRE currently waived; no minimum GPA stated; CV, transcripts, personal statement and a writing sample of at least 10 pages; TOEFL for non-native English speakers (no minimum listed); full consideration deadline December 15; application fee $75. PhD applicants are automatically considered for teaching assistantships.

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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.

Entry terms and deadlines vary by programme; applicants apply directly to UB through the Graduate School application, with some programmes using external national applications plus a supplemental UB application.

A non-refundable application fee is required for each programme applied to; fees vary by programme and payment instructions are emailed after the application is submitted.

Law (JD) application fee is $85; applicants submit the LSAT or GRE.

MD: AMCAS application accepted June 1 to November 15; supplemental application and materials due December 1; supplemental fee $100; Early Decision AMCAS due August 1 and supplemental due August 31.

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