New York City,
NY,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Ancient World in New York United States | New York University
New York University
|
New York United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
40,374
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Spanning the ancient world from the western Mediterranean to East Asia, from the Neolithic era to the early Middle Ages, ISAW cultivates a new wave of scholars whose research transcends traditional academic boundaries. This interdisciplinary approach enhances understanding of ancient civilizations' cultures, arts, languages, religions, economies, and their interconnectedness. Students engage in research seminars, lectures, and specialized readings with ISAW and NYU's distinguished faculty, as well as scholars from other metropolitan institutions. The ISAW Visiting Research Scholar program further enriches this experience by hosting global experts who contribute to graduate seminars and deliver public talks, offering students invaluable learning opportunities.
Those looking to integrate scientific methodologies into their research can leverage ISAW's partnership with the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Department of Scientific Research. This collaboration provides access to introductory material studies courses and hands-on lab experience in the Met's renowned facilities.
Each student's academic path is tailored to their unique interests and strengths, guided by a dedicated faculty committee. This personalized plan is documented in a doctoral contract, adaptable through mutual agreement as the student's research evolves. Comprehensive multi-year fellowships support all students throughout their 12-month academic journey.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.5
Qualification Requirements
You must receive your undergraduate degree (U.S. baccalaureate or equivalent) from an institution of recognized standing before enrollment in the Graduate School.
Applicants should already have acquired a solid preparation sufficient for research in at least one of the disciplines or geographical areas represented in the Institute. This may be a Master's or its equivalent in a relevant subject, students with sufficiently strong preparation are also admitted directly from the B.A. Prospective students should also have mastered at least two foreign languages (at least one ancient and one modern) relevant to the student's program.
CV or Resume
Statement of Academic Purpose
Writing Sample: A writing sample is required. It may be a term paper, excerpt from an undergraduate or graduate thesis, or other example of academic writing, including a lecture delivered at a meeting, or a published article. It should be double-spaced and not exceed 35 pages. Please be sure to save your writing sample as a PDF file to ensure that non-Roman scripts or other non-standard characters appear correctly in the file.
Three Letters of Recommendation
GRE: The GRE general test requirement is being waived for fall 2024. Please do not send us GRE test scores. If you do, the scores will not be reviewed or considered by the department's Admissions Committee. In subsequent terms, the general test may be required.
TOEFL/IELTS Test Score (for international applicants only): Applicants with a TOEFL below 106 or an IELTS below 7.5 may be admitted conditionally, with requirement of additional testing to be carried out by NYU.
Transcript
Languages: In addition to the relevant section of the application form, a separate list of all ancient and modern languages (other than English) in which the applicant has some proficiency is required and should be uploaded as a separate document on the Writing Sample(s) page of the online application. This list should indicate the applicant's level in each language in concrete terms (e.g., what are the most extensive or difficult texts that the applicant has read) and how the language was acquired.
Applicants should already have acquired a solid preparation sufficient for research in at least one of the disciplines or geographical areas represented in the Institute. This may be a Master's or its equivalent in a relevant subject, students with sufficiently strong preparation are also admitted directly from the B.A. Prospective students should also have mastered at least two foreign languages (at least one ancient and one modern) relevant to the student's program.
CV or Resume
Statement of Academic Purpose
Writing Sample: A writing sample is required. It may be a term paper, excerpt from an undergraduate or graduate thesis, or other example of academic writing, including a lecture delivered at a meeting, or a published article. It should be double-spaced and not exceed 35 pages. Please be sure to save your writing sample as a PDF file to ensure that non-Roman scripts or other non-standard characters appear correctly in the file.
Three Letters of Recommendation
GRE: The GRE general test requirement is being waived for fall 2024. Please do not send us GRE test scores. If you do, the scores will not be reviewed or considered by the department's Admissions Committee. In subsequent terms, the general test may be required.
TOEFL/IELTS Test Score (for international applicants only): Applicants with a TOEFL below 106 or an IELTS below 7.5 may be admitted conditionally, with requirement of additional testing to be carried out by NYU.
Transcript
Languages: In addition to the relevant section of the application form, a separate list of all ancient and modern languages (other than English) in which the applicant has some proficiency is required and should be uploaded as a separate document on the Writing Sample(s) page of the online application. This list should indicate the applicant's level in each language in concrete terms (e.g., what are the most extensive or difficult texts that the applicant has read) and how the language was acquired.
Tuition
USD
40,374