Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures
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    Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures

    University of California, Berkeley
    University of California, Berkeley
    United States of America
    United States of America, Berkeley
    University Rank:#12
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    Duration4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    USD 20,848 / Year
    Apply DateDecember 1, 2022
    Next IntakeAugust 16, 2023

    Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures

    About

    Graduate programs leading to the PhD degree are offered in Arabic, Hebrew, and Persian Languages and Literatures; Near Eastern Art and Archaeology; Cuneiform; Hebrew Bible; Biblical and Judaic Studies; Egyptology; and Islamic Studies. Degree requirements should be completed according to the University's normative time standards. Normative time for an advanced degree in the department is seven years for the MA plus PhD, and five years for those entering with an MA. Students are urged to complete the MA requirements in two years, and the PhD requirements in an additional five years.


    Source: Berkeley Academic Guide (opens in a new tab)

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    1. A bachelor’s degree or recognized equivalent from an accredited institution;
    2. A satisfactory scholastic average, usually a minimum grade-point average (GPA) of 3.0 (B) on a 4.0 scale; and
    3. Enough undergraduate training to do graduate work in your chosen field.

    English Requirements

    • IELTSMin 7
    • TOEFLMin 90

    Fee Information

    Application Fee 155

    How to Apply

    When to do it: September to December, but as late as February depending on the program

    Ready to apply? You can submit your application for Fall admission beginning in September, and the majority of deadlines are in December but check the programs list.

    The online application will ask you for specific information such as your academic and professional history, transcripts, and potentially your CV, resume or links to your portfolio. You’ll also need to provide the contact information for your recommenders who will be invited to submit their recommendation.

    You’ll need to have a major credit card to pay the non-refundable application fee. If you are a U.S. Citizen or current Permanent Resident, the application fee is $135 (Application Fee Waiver Information); for all others, the fee is $155.

    Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures

    University of California, Berkeley

    University of California, Berkeley

    United States of America

    United States of America, Berkeley

    Go to Official Website