Key Information
- Duration: Full-time — 60 months
- Start dates & application deadlines: Starting August 2027 — Apply before Jan 2027
Overview
The University of Pennsylvania has an outstanding faculty committed to scholarly excellence and we have an impressive record in placing candidates on the job market.
In addition to the faculty having interest in a broad range of centuries, individual expertise include science studies, popular culture, film noir, fashion, travel writing, poetry, anthropology, gender, postcolonial studies, cultural history, narratology, and history of the book.
Features
French Studies students are encouraged to incorporate new critical approaches into their dissertation topics. Interdisciplinary study is encouraged through participation in the wide range of seminars, lectures, and colloquia sponsored by the various Graduate Groups and affiliated research institutes and centers at the University of Pennsylvania.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- French Literature
- French Cinema
- Applied Linguistics and Language Teaching
- Literary Theory
- Dissertation
Admission Requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 100
- IELTS: 6
General requirements
Candidates for admissions to the Ph.D. program should have fluency in French as well as an excellent undergraduate record, strong letters of recommendation, and demonstrated skill in academic writing.
- Copies of all undergraduate and graduate transcripts
- Three letters of recommendation
- A personal statement (1-2 pages in length)
- A writing sample in French (10-15 pages)
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) scores
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 63,190 AUD / year (≈ 44,792 USD / year)
- Out-of-State: 63,190 AUD / year (≈ 44,792 USD / year)
- Domestic (In-State): 63,190 AUD / year (≈ 44,792 USD / year)
Additional Details
Most of our PhD programs are fully funded, meaning the program will pay for your tuition and fees, as well as provide you with a minimum stipend of $39,425.
Living Costs
Philadelphia, United States
1,852-3,222 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
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