Overview

The Ph.D. Semitic and Egyptian Languages and Literatures program at Catholic University of America incorporates the M.A. curriculum and requires an additional thirty semester hours of coursework (i.e., 60 total hours). It is possible, however, to enter the program at the doctoral level.

Features

Students who enter at the Ph.D. level must meet the full 60-hour credit requirement by coursework or transfer credit.

The transfer of up to 24 credit hours earned at other accredited institutions is permitted in accordance with the university's regulations. ANWSL students usually specialize in Aramaic and Hebrew, while NECLL students specialize in Arabic, Coptic, Ethiopic or Syriac.

The ANWSL program offers Akkadian, Ugaritic, as well as extensive coursework in Aramaic (Old, Official, Qumran, Targumic) and Hebrew (Epigraphic, Qumran, Mishnaic). In the NECLL program, students may also take Armenian, Georgian, and South Arabian.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Ph.D. students are encouraged in addition to take two courses, ordinarily six credits, outside the department with the consultation of the adviser and the chair.

The courses should complement the student's interests and be adjusted to his or her background and training.

The requirement may be fulfilled by courses at the graduate or advanced undergraduate level.

The courses can be taken in a variety of departments and programs, including biblical studies, theology, early Christian studies, English, modern languages, comparative literature, history, economics and politics.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-05-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Washington, D. C., United States

Disciplines

Literature African studies View 128 other PhDs in Literature in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

All applicants to the program are expected to present the Graduate Record Examinations and, where appropriate, TOEFL (Teaching of English as a Foreign Language) test scores.

A number of scholarships are available and are awarded to highly qualified students on a competitive basis. International students must present financial documentation before an I-20 form will be issued.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

15360 USD / year

≈ 15360 USD / year
Out-of-State

15360 USD / year

≈ 15360 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

15360 USD / year

≈ 15360 USD / year

Living costs

Washington, D. C.

United States

1705 - 2975 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Washington, D. C.

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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