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PhD of Near Eastern Studies

Johns Hopkins University

  • Baltimore, United States
  • 5 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • PhD

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About the program

Doctoral training in Egyptology, Assyriology, Northwest Semitic languages and Near Eastern archaeology.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: no
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (0 year): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop foundational knowledge and practical skills related to Near Eastern Studies.

Career outcomes

  • Near Eastern Studies Specialist
  • Near Eastern Studies Assistant

Curriculum

  • Language and text courses in the chosen area (Egyptology
  • Assyriology
  • Northwest Semitic languages and Hebrew Bible
  • Or Near Eastern archaeology and art)
  • Supervised private reading
  • Comprehensive examinations
  • And a dissertation
  • With funding for up to five years.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Bachelor or master degree in a relevant field; Statement of purpose
  • Unofficial transcripts and letters of recommendation; GRE and writing samples only where the programme requires

Accepted academic background

Bachelor or master degree in a relevant field; Statement of purpose, Unofficial transcripts and letters of recommendation; GRE and writing samples only where the programme requires

Language tests

  • TOEFL iBT 100
  • IELTS 7.0
  • Duolingo 130

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic transcripts
  • Identification document
  • Application form
  • Language proficiency evidence where applicable

How to apply

  1. Review the doctoral admission criteria and identify a research area. Prepare a research proposal if applicable. Submit previous academic qualifications and supporting documents. Complete the doctoral application and await the admissions decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year$68,670 USD
Application fee$70 USD
Deposit$0 USD

Program details

CampusHomewood Campus, Baltimore
Faculty or schoolZanvyl Krieger School of Arts and Sciences
DepartmentNear Eastern Studies
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value150,60
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay0 year
Scholarship notePotential institution scholarships may have separate eligibility and application requirements; Confirm availability for this program.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Apply by

    3 May 2027

    170 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 5 years.