Overview

Providing comprehensive training in the classical languages, the Classics program at Columbia University is designed primarily for students who would like to prepare for graduate-level study or careers in classics or related disciplines such as ancient history, art and archaeology, philosophy, religion, and medieval studies.

Key Facts

Applicants admitted to the programme have generally completed prior coursework in ancient Greek or Latin.

On occasion, the programme has admitted students with different academic backgrounds.

The Classics programme’s flexible schedule allows students to advance their education at their preferred pace.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Postbaccalaureate Seminar

Five Additional Language Courses in Ancient Greek and/or Latin

Two Other Language Courses

The Postbaccalaureate Seminar is open only to students in the Advanced Graduate Certificate in Classics programme.

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-05-10 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

30 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Manhattan, United States

Disciplines

Archaeology Philosophy Ancient History View 225 other Masters in Philosophy 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

U.S. bachelor’s degree or international equivalent.

Students must be comfortable with rapid and idiomatic spoken English.

To be eligible for admission, applicants are required to provide test scores. Applicants with scores below the programme’s requirements should consider applying to the American Language Programme.

Demonstrated ability for critical thinking and analysis.

Strong written and oral communication skills.

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Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

21680 USD / year

≈ 21680 USD / year
Out-of-State

21680 USD / year

≈ 21680 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

21680 USD / year

≈ 21680 USD / year

Additional Details

Part-time:

0-4 points: $3,500
5-8 points: $7,000
9-11 points: $10,500

Summer

Full-time:$11,220/term

Part-time:

0-4 points: $3,500

5-8 points: $7,000

9-11 points: $10,500

Living costs

Manhattan

United States

2638 - 5751 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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