The central hub of teaching on the ancient Near East and Modern Middle East
Academics
The Department of Near Eastern Studies serves as the central hub of teaching and research on the ancient Near East and Modern Middle East for Cornell University. We offer courses on a wide array of subjects important for understanding the breadth of Near/Middle Eastern civilizations, including archaeology, culture, history, language, literature, and religion.
Popular Destinations
Get a degree with honors in Near Eastern studies
The honors program is open to department majors who have done superior work and wish to devote a substantial portion of their senior year to advanced, specialized and independent study in Near Eastern studies.
Application deadline: April 15 of student's junior year
Events
Mar
22
Goldwin Smith Hall