1. New York University
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  3. Phd
  4. PhD Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies and History

PhD Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies and History

5 Years On Campus Phd Program

New York University

Program Overview

Joint Ph.D. students must complete a total of 72 points, including Problems and Methods in Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies, MEIS-GA 1687, and three graduate seminars. At least one of those seminars must be in a non-Middle Eastern field. Joint program students must also take the methodology course Approaches to Historical Research and Writing I, HIST-GA 3603, required of all history doctoral students. Students must demonstrate proficiency in at least one Middle Eastern language, in accordance with the procedures prescribed by the Department of Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies, as well as a reading knowledge of at least one European language, in accordance with the procedures prescribed by the Department of History. A student may be required by his or her dissertation adviser to learn additional languages, in keeping with the student s specific research needs.

Program Key Stats

$64290 (Annual cost)
$ 80



32 %

Eligibility Criteria


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Additional Information & Requirements

Online application, Statement of Purpose / Personal Statement, Official Transcripts and Degree Conferral, Academic Records and Proof of Degree, Test scores: GRE, GMAT, IELTS 7.0, TOEFL 90, Letters of recommendation, R sum or curriculum vitae, Financial Documentation.

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