Doctor of Philosophy in Near Eastern Languages and Cultures

The program for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in NELC at The Ohio State University has as its aim a concentration and breadth of study designed to foster productive and independent scholarship. The program encompasses advanced course work, the writing of independent research papers at the seminar level, the successful completion of written candidacy examinations, an oral examination followed by admission to candidacy for the degree, original research, and ultimately the submission and defense of a dissertation that is a contribution to scholarly knowledge. The curriculum for the PhD in NELC is designed to provide and maintain a context and atmosphere in which scholarship and creative activity can flourish. Read more about the NELC PhD program.

A baccalaureate or professional degree (or equivalent foreign credential) from an accredited college or university, earned by the expected date of entry into your graduate program.
A minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA (on a 4.0 scale or equivalent) for the last bachelor's or advanced degree earned.
550 Paper-based TOEFL
79 Internet-based TOEFL (IBT)
7.0 IELTS