For Prospective Students

AHMA is accepting applications in Fall 2021 for admission in Fall 2022.

Please navigate below to see if AHMA is the right fit for you.

Why Berkeley?

Berkeley has long been a vibrant center for the study of Mediterranean antiquity. Its dynamism stems from its large faculty with diverse research agendas and innovative teaching methods, spread across several departments within the university, a dynamic graduate student body, and world-class...Read more about Why Berkeley?

Why AHMA?

All of the local research organizations and libraries here at Berkeley create an exciting and rewarding center for graduate study in the history and material culture of the ancient Mediterranean. With several other potential departmental homes, why should a prospective student choose to apply to...Read more about Why AHMA?

Admission Guidelines

Successful applicants to the AHMA program are expected to be able to hit the ground running when they arrive at Berkeley. This means that they will have already acquired an intermediate to advanced knowledge of the relevant ancient languages, and reading knowledge of at least one relevant...Read more about Admission Guidelines

How to Apply

The application cycle for admission to AHMA in Fall 2022 will open on September 15, 2021. Completed applications will be due on December 15, 2021.

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