PhD in Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations - Persian Language and Literature in Chicago United States | University of Chicago

University of Chicago | Chicago United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 65,145
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months

Since the 1920s Oriental Institute archaeological expeditions, the University of Chicago has offered instruction in ancient Iran and Iranian languages. By 1966, the university became one of North America's pioneers in regularly teaching Persian literature spanning the 10th to 20th centuries. Numerous current professors of Persian literature and Iranian studies at institutions worldwide received their training through NELC. The Persian Language and Literature program provides comprehensive training in both the language and its literary traditions across eleven centuries. Students may choose Arabic, Armenian, Turkic, or Hebrew as their secondary Middle Eastern language. Specialization options include: Persian Language, Classical Persian Literature, Modern Persian Literature and Cinema, Comparative Literature, and Sufism.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 7.0

Qualification Requirements

Transcripts from all previously attended colleges and universities. At least three letters of recommendation submitted by persons able to describe your academic achievements and promise. A statement of purpose, which should describe the intellectual issues and historical/linguistic/archaeological questions you hope to explore, as well as your skills and preparation for undertaking graduate studies at the University of Chicago. A writing sample of approximately 20 pages. This could be an undergraduate thesis, a research paper, or a section of an MA thesis that best demonstrates your critical thinking and scholarly writing. Please include correctly formatted footnotes and bibliographies. GRE scores less than five years old. The NELC admission committee does not stipulate a minimum score. The Division of the Humanities does not have minimum required GRE scores or GPA to be considered for admissions. Average GRE scores and GPA vary from department to department, so it is best to contact individual departments TOEFL - The minimum required score for the TOEFL is 104 overall, with 4 sub scores of 26 each. IELTS - Minimum required scores in the IELTS are an overall score of 7, with sub scores of 7 each. (Note: students are required to take the Academic Reading/Writing test within IELTS, not the General Training Reading/Writing test).

Tuition USD 65,145

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