PhD Classical Studies at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Programme overview

The PhD in Classical Language and Literature at Michigan trains students across the ancient Mediterranean from the Bronze Age to late antiquity, in literature, linguistics, archaeology, history and philosophy. It is one of the largest programmes in the country, with access to papyri, inscriptions and coins at the Hatcher Library and Kelsey Museum.

Faculty: College of Literature, Science, and the Arts | Department: Classical Studies | Intake: Fall (September) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Ann Arbor, MI, United States

What you will study

Students complete coursework and serve as graduate student instructors in language and civilization courses; many add certificates such as Classical Reception, Women's and Gender Studies or Medieval and Early Modern Studies.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Classical Studies graduate programmes: application deadline is December 15 for Fall entry; applications are submitted online through Rackham and GRE scores are no longer required. Rackham program code 00124. Upload scanned transcripts with the application; official transcripts are required only on admission.

Intake: Fall (September)

Apply through the official page: https://rackham.umich.edu/admissions/applying/

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