Overview

As a Persian major, you will develop your linguistic interest and aptitude by broadening and deepening your mastery of the Persianate World. You will also receive a strong complement of multi-disciplinary courses from other departments, in order to contextualize and deepen your knowledge of the region.

United States Military Academy at West Point's curriculum can accommodate learners of all skill levels. An honors option is available This program will give you the skills you need to succeed both as a consumer and practitioner of the language. Finally, you will be given multiple opportunities to travel abroad, either through Summer Immersion or a full semester abroad.

Cadets can choose from a Persian language major or combine Persian and another language for a dual language major. Each of these options can be taken as an honors program. Language majors also work well as part of a double major with another department.

Interact with Persian at West Point!

Maximize your Persian experience by taking advantage of the cultural events and trip sections organized by the Persian Forum.

Cadets can join the Persian forum. Options also exist to spend five months studying in Yerevan, Armenia, enjoy Spring Break in a Persian-speaking community like Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and LA, or to spend three to eight weeks on an Academic Individual Advanced Development (AIAD) program, USMA-run academic enrichment experience, in Persian-speaking communities in Central Asia and Europe.

Immersion Opportunities

Semester Abroad Program (SAP): Spend 5 months studying in Yerevan, Armenia.

Academic Individual Advanced Development (AIAD): Three to eight weeks intensive language study in Persian-speaking communities in Central Asia and Europe.

Spring Immersion: Spend spring break in a Persian-speaking community. Recent destinations include Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and LA!.

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Persian in Cultural Context

Advanced Language and Culture in Context

Persian Reading and Writing Through Media

Persian Civilization

Persian Literature

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-31 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

Language Studies Middle Eastern studies View 2646 other Bachelors in Language Studies 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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants must meet the following basic eligibility requirements:

At least age 17, but not 23 or older, on July 1 of the year you enter West Point
A U.S. Citizen (See Information for International Cadets for exceptions)
Not married
Not pregnant
Not legally responsible for child support
Your Social Security Number
Your ACT, SAT, PSAT or PLAN (Pre-ACT) scores
Your 9-digit zip code (Find zip+4)
Your high school’s ETS Code
Your high school's address

Your Congressional District

To apply for admission to West Point, contact the U.S. Defense Attaché Office at the American Embassy in your country. This office serves as the link between the student, the host nation and the U.S. Military Academy at West Point.

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

Free
Out-of-State

Free
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

Free

Additional Details

West Point tuition is free.

Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Persian.

Available Scholarships

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