Overview

The Classical and Near Eastern Studies program of the University of Minnesota encourages careful reading and writing and will develop your knowledge of history, politics, rhetoric, and research in a small and friendly cohort of students and faculty.

CNES graduate students are strongly encouraged to adopt a broad interdisciplinary approach by taking courses and serving as teaching and research assistants across the entire range of the department’s offerings. Learn more about the graduate courses offered in CNES.

Sub-plans

Religions in Antiquity

The religions in antiquity track is designed for students seeking advanced preparation in the languages, religious texts, and historical cultures of antiquity. As part of a vibrant graduate program in Greek and Latin literature, ancient philosophy, and ancient history, this track offers an exciting intellectual setting in which to undertake advanced studies in religion.

Classics

Evenly balanced between the study of Greek and Latin language and literature. Students will dive into the framework for how our civilization operates today by exploring these two classic languages and their historical context as the ancestors of drama, rhetoric, romance, poetry, and more.

Greek

Focuses on Greek language and literature, with a strong emphasis on some additional academic field or topic of your choice and at least two graduate courses in another language.

Latin

Focuses on Latin language and literature, with a strong emphasis on some additional academic field or topic of your choice and at least two graduate courses in another language.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Gender and Body in Early Christianity

Directed Studies

Directed Research

Directed Instruction

Readings in Religious Texts

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-05 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

30 to 43 credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Personal Statement: about 1-4 pages (single-spaced) addressing both your scholarly and personal experience and proposed course of study

Writing sample: please submit a writing sample of about 10-25 pages along with your application

Language Experience: complete the Classical Language Survey form with your previous coursework and reading in Classical or Medieval Greek, Hebrew, or Latin

Transcripts from all previous colleges attended: unofficial transcripts are accepted. Should you be offered admission, Graduate Admissions will then solicit official transcripts

Diversity Statement: adiversity statement is only required for those who wish to be considered for the Diversity of Views and Experiences (DOVE) fellowship

Three letters of recommendation

The Department of Classical and Near Eastern Studies requires a recent GRE (within the last 5 years)

If your native language is not English, you should arrange to take the TOEFL test

Tuition Fee

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International

29580 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14790 USD per semester during 24 months.
National

29580 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14790 USD per semester during 24 months.
In-State

19116 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9558 USD per semester during 24 months.

Living costs for Minneapolis

1130 - 2045 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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