Key information
Duration
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting January 2027
- Apply before Nov 2026, National
- Apply before Nov 2026, International
- Starting May 2027
- Starting August 2027
- Apply before Jul 2027, National
- Apply before Jul 2027, International
Language
English
- Duolingo English Test: 105
- TOEFL® IBT: 80
- PTE Academic: 58
- IELTS: 6.5
Credits
60 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Washington, D. C., United States
Disciplines
Literature, African studies
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.
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 105
- TOEFL® IBT: 80
- PTE Academic: 58
- IELTS: 6.5
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 AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 21,669 AUD / year (≈ 15,360 USD / year)
- Out-of-State: 21,669 AUD / year (≈ 15,360 USD / year)
- Domestic: 21,669 AUD / year (≈ 15,360 USD / year)
Living costs
Washington, D. C., United States
2,405-4,197 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Scholarships
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Semitic and Egyptian Languages and Literatures.
