Academics

Harvard African Studies Degrees and
Courses of Study

Harvard offers over 115 courses on Africa each year. Undergraduates interested in pursuing a degree in African Studies should contact the Department of African and African American Studies.

The Department of African and African American Studies offers a PhD program in African Studies. Graduate students interested in master's degrees and other doctoral programs specializing in Africa should contact the Admissions Offices of the graduate schools for information on their Africa-related courses of study, admission requirements and financial aid opportunities.

The African Languages Program in the Department of African and African American Studies offers instruction in a variety of African languages to registered Harvard students and staff. African languages can be taken to fulfill all the language requirements for Harvard College. These languages are a core part of the African Studies Track in the Dept. of African and African American Studies (AAAS) and relate well to a variety of courses within the University. On average, the program provides instruction in 15 different African languages each year.

Harvard encourages study abroad for its undergraduates. The Office of International Programs is charged with assisting students in finding the University program abroad which best fits their academic needs. It provides links and information on the study programs in Africa that have been approved for Harvard undergraduates. Students might also want to examine the offerings of African universities for other options.