Apply before Nov 2026, National This is an estimated deadline. The deadline applies if you have the same nationality as the university.Starting August 2027- Apply before Feb 2027, International This is an estimated deadline. The deadline is applicable to students from outside the European Economic Area who want to study within the EEA, or to students who want to study outside the EEA but are not nationals of that country.
- Apply before Jun 2027, National This is an estimated deadline. The deadline applies if you have the same nationality as the university.
Language
English
Credits
72 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Disciplines
Overview
The PhD in Francophone Studies at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette offers students a rigorous and diverse program to prepare students for successful careers as future university faculty, academia-adjacent positions, or a multitude of careers in research, public-facing scholarship in the public or cultural sector, and more.
Career Opportunities
- University Professor
- Researcher
- Author/Writer
- Translator/Interpreter
- Cultural Consultant
- International Relations Specialist
- Language Services
Programme Structure
What you will learn:
- The program offers a variety of approaches: literary, linguistic, critical, ethnographic, and historical.
- Courses offered through the departments of History, Sociology and Anthropology, and English (Folklore) complement those taught in the French and Francophone Studies Program.
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
In addition to satisfying the Graduate School application and admission requirements, you must also submit:
- Statement of Academic Purpose (approx. 2 pages in English or French)
- Writing Sample (approx. 30 pages total in French)
- Audio Recording (for non-native French speakers) of a few minutes describing your background in French and research interests.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International — Non-residents: 39,836 AUD / year (≈ 28,368 USD / year)
- Out-of-State: 26,086 AUD / year (≈ 18,576 USD / year)
- Domestic — In-State: 26,086 AUD / year (≈ 18,576 USD / year)
Living costs
Lafayette, United States
1,299-1,854 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Francophone Studies.
