Program Overview

The Near Eastern Studies PhD program at Johns Hopkins University trains professional scholars and teachers in Egyptology, Assyriology, Northwest Semitic languages, and Near Eastern archaeology and art, emphasizing classroom learning, independent study, and research. Students receive full tuition and stipend support for up to five years and are required to pass comprehensive examinations and write a dissertation. The program includes seminars, opportunities for teaching and research assistance, and travel grants for fieldwork and research.