Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 60 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting August 2027
- Apply before Dec 2026
Language
English
IELTS: 7.5
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- New Haven, United States
Disciplines
- Theology and Religious Studies
Overview
The Religious Studies program at the Yale University is organized into eleven Fields of Study.
Features
- Each Field of Study has its own requirements for admission and its own curriculum.
- Applicants must specify when they submit their online application the field to which they are applying.
Programme structure
Curriculum:
- Method and Theory
- Readings in Indo-Islamic Texts
- Dreams, Demons, and You
- Chinese Buddhist Texts
- Society and Religion on the Silk Road
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS: 7.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- A statement of academic purpose. You will find the prompt for the statement of purpose in our Application Question FAQs.
- A list of all the prior colleges or universities you have attended, accompanied by unofficial transcripts from each school. Unofficial transcripts should be uploaded with your application. Official or paper transcripts are not needed at this time.
- Three letters of recommendation. Enter the names of your recommenders directly in the application, and they will receive a link to upload a letter on your behalf.
- $105 application fee or fee waiver.
- Standardized tests. GRE requirements vary by program. TOEFL or IELTS are necessary for most non-native English speakers.
- Resume/CV.
- There are no set English test minimums for admission, but incoming doctoral students who received a score of 25 or below on the TOEFL Speaking section are required to participate in a Summer English Language program at Yale in August prior to matriculation.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (Non-residents): Free
- Out-of-State: Free
- Domestic (In-State): Free
Additional Details
All PhD students at Yale receive a fellowship that covers the full cost of tuition, typically for a minimum of five years.
Living costs
New Haven
United States
1,938-2,963 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.