Study Classical Languages at The University of Iowa, a Bachelor degree offered at its main campus in Iowa City , United States of America. This Full Time program is delivered on campus in English and takes approximately 4 years to complete. Students benefit from a structured learning experience designed to build both theoretical knowledge and practical experience. The next intake is scheduled for May 15, 2027.
The study of Classical Languages, including Greek and Latin, examines the literature and cultures of the Mediterranean basin from approximately 2000 BCE to 600 CE.
Study in classics helps students understand the contributions of the ancient world to life today and in the future.
Students with a degree in this area go on to careers in medicine and law, teaching, or pursue advanced degrees in Library and Information Science, Museum Studies, Religious Studies, History, Archeology, and Business.
Name of final diploma/certificate:
Tawjihi (General Secondary Education Certificate)
Minimum average overall grade requirement on core academic subjects such as mathematics, science, language, and social science courses (grade is comparable to U.S. grade of a B or 3.0 GPA):
70/100%
Iowa graduates have a 95 percent job/grad school placement rate within six months of graduation. Our Pomerantz Career Center offers multiple resources to help students find internships and jobs.
Iowa's Classics Program is recognized for the excellent preparation it offers for graduate study in Classics. A large proportion of its students pursue advanced degrees at the finest public and private university programs in the country.
Students who major in Classical Languages and complete the College of Education's Teacher Education Program may be able to find secondary school teaching positions quickly, due to a nationwide shortage of Latin teachers.
The study of Latin and Greek also prepares students for study of law and medicine, and Iowa Classics graduates regularly enter these fields. Others go on to do advanced work in library and information science, museum studies, religious studies, history, archaeology, or business.
You can apply through the University of Iowa application or the Common Application (fall session only). We make admission decisions on a rolling basis beginning October 1 (International Application deadlines vary depending on your area of study).
The $80 application fee is non-refundable. No application fee waivers are available unless you will be graduating from a high school inside the U.S.
Within your Admissions Profile in MyUI, upload copies of all required official transcripts from every secondary school (high school), college, university, technical/vocational institute, or professional institution you have attended.
Examine the Country Specific Admissions Requirement List to learn more about the required credentials and minimum academic standards needed for Admissions. Iowa offers college credit for a variety of exams.
See details of our English Proficiency Requirements. If applicable, have the testing agency send us your TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo score.
Our institution code is 1356 for the ACT; 6681 for the SAT.
ACT or SAT is required if:
United States of America, Iowa City
