The Classics Program at the CUNY Graduate Center welcomes PhD applications for the Fall 2025 semester. Deadline is January 1.

Our student focus is on research, teaching, and ethics. 

Ph.D. students can choose to concentrate in ancient history or classical philology. Our faculty encompass a wide range of interests: ancient history, warfare, philosophy, art/material culture, reception, and digital humanities to name but a few.

You can read more about individual faculty members here: https://www.gc.cuny.edu/classics/faculty

In addition to tuition remission and fellowship opportunities, students receive extensive undergraduate teaching experience at one of our CUNY campuses. NYU and Fordham University share courses and students with our program; we are also part of a GRADUATE CONSORTIUM allowing attendance at other area schools (ISAW, Columbia, Rutgers, Princeton, and Stony Brook). 

Located next to the Empire State Building in the heart of NYC, we enjoy close access to exciting research-rich hubs such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York Public Library, and American Numismatic Society.

Please review our Program website at https://www.gc.cuny.edu/classics

Deadline for PhD applications is January 1. Master’s applications – April 15.

For any questions, please feel free to email our Executive Officer, Rachel Kousser: rkousser@gc.cuny.edu