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Bachelor of South Asian Studies
- Cambridge, United States
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
Three-year full-time Doctor of Philosophy programme in South Asian Studies offered by the School of Social and Political Science.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Design and undertake an original research project in South Asian Studies. Critically evaluate specialist literature and research evidence. Apply appropriate research methods and ethics
- and communicate findings through scholarly writing and presentations.
Career outcomes
- Program Coordinator
- Administrative Officer
- Research Assistant
- Operations Assistant
- Project Assistant
Curriculum
- Three-year full-time research programme. Assessment is by a written thesis examined in an oral viva. Delivered by the School of Social and Political Science (Central Area).
Entry requirements
Academic
- Secondary school completion with transcript and School Report
- SAT or ACT (AP
- IB
- A-Level or national exam results only in exceptional cases)
- Two teacher recommendations
- Essays
- No minimum GPA published. English proficiency tests are .
Accepted academic background
Secondary school completion with transcript, Secondary School Report (international supplement) and midyear report, Two teacher recommendations.
Documents you’ll need
- Secondary School Transcript
- School Report
- Two Teacher Recommendations
- Application Essays
- SAT or ACT Scores.
How to apply
- Check the requirements and deadlines: Restrictive Early Action 1 November
- Regular Decision 1 January. Apply through the Common Application with the Harvard College Questions and pay the 95 USD fee or request a waiver. Submit SAT or ACT scores
- School report with transcript
- Two teacher recommendations
- Midyear report and a financial aid application. An alumni interview may be arranged. Decisions come mid-December early action or end of March
- Reply by 1 May
- No deposit required.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $68,442 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $95 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Cambridge |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Harvard College |
| Department | Department of South Asian Studies |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | Applicants may be considered for institutional awards subject to program-specific and international-student eligibility. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
1 Jan 2027
49 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 1 Jan 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $68,442 USD per year. The application fee is $95 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $35,966 USD.

