- The graduate program in Near Eastern is designed to help students acquaint themselves with the fundamental elements of these cultures, and also to acquire a high degree of specialization in one or more of the following areas: ancient Near Eastern studies (including archaeology); Arabic literature; biblical studies; early Christianity; Hebrew literature; Islamic studies; Judaic studies; and the modern Middle East.
- Candidates for the Ph.D. degree are expected to demonstrate mastery in the language or languages of the main texts that are directly related to the topic of their dissertations. Students are advised to determine early in their training the special field of their concentration and to consult their advisors about linguistic requirements.
- Before the end of the sixth term of graduate study, each Ph.D. degree candidate must demonstrate competence in reading scholarly secondary materials in two of the following languages, chosen in consultation with their committee chair: French, German, modern Greek, modern Hebrew, Italian, Russian, and Spanish. Candidates for the master's degree must demonstrate competence in one of those languages at least one term before the degree is awarded.
Cornell University, New York, Ithaca - Courses & Fees
Ithaca, New York
University Private (Not for Profit) College$29,500/Yr
$29,500 /Yr
Important Dates
| Event | End Date |
| Application Deadline For Fall Intake | Jan 10, 2023 |
Fees & Funding
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 |
| Tuition Fees | $29500 | $29500 | $29500 | $29500 |
| Total Fees | $29500 | $29500 | $29500 | $29500 |
Living Costs
| Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
| Housing | $9152 |
| Food | $6094 |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must have a bachelor's or a master's degree in a related field to get admission to this program.
- A GPA of 3.34 on a 4.0 scale is required to be eligible for the program.
Indian Student Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:
- Students must complete a 4-year undergraduate degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution
- Or, students completed a master's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
Students need to submit a minimum GMAT score and GRE exam scores for a better chance of admission.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.
Scores Required
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
| Name | Amount | International Students Eligible | Application Deadline |
| YouAreWelcomeHere Scholarships | Variable | Yes | Aug 1, 2023 |
| Comindware Scholarship | $4000 | Yes | N/A |
| Go Clean Scholarship | $3500 | Yes | N/A |
| Ellis R. Ott Scholarship for Applied Statistics and Quality Management | Variable | Yes | Apr 1, 2023 |
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