Doctor of Philosphy in Egyptology and Assyriology in Providence United States | Brown University

Brown stands among the top institutions for Egyptology, Assyriology, and ancient science history, where PhD candidates receive comprehensive training in core disciplines: languages, literature, history, and material culture of Egypt and Mesopotamia within their broader context. The department provides education in essential ancient languages for scholarly work, including all phases of Akkadian (Babylonian and Assyrian), Egyptian (all periods), Hittite, and Sumerian. Students can also study Arabic, Aramaic, Greek, Hebrew, Latin, Sanskrit, Syriac, and Ugaritic at Brown. Beyond philology and research methodology, our program ensures students gain expertise in archaeological timelines, artistic traditions, architectural styles, and material artifacts throughout the ancient Near East.