Overview

About the program

The South Asian Studies PhD curriculum at the University of Pennsylvania provides a rigorous training in South Asian languages, literature, culture, and history that serves as a foundation for research and teaching in higher education.

The Department emphasizes both linguistic expertise as well as in depth disciplinary knowledge. Students will gain exposure to a wide variety of approaches and methods in the study of South Asia, and will also learn how to deal with a diversity of research materials (including texual, documentary, enthographic and material).

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Modern India
The City in South Asia
India's Literature: Love, War, Wisdom and Humor
Performing Arts of Modern South India
India: Culture and Society
Climate Change and Community in Indonesia
Indian Philosophy
South Asians in the United States
Narrative Across Cultures
Merchants, Saints, Slaves and Sojourners: the Worlds of the Indian Ocean
Islam in Modern World
Buddhism
Muslim Sainthood Practices
Literary History and Aesthetics in South Asia
Sanskrit

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

Other requirements

General requirements

The Graduate Group in South Asia Studies requires the following materials as part of the applications:

Academic transcripts of undergraduate courses and grades, and any previous graduate work
TOEFL or IELTS score for non-native speakers of English only, the Test of English as a Foreign Language
Personal statement of your academic goals
Recommendations from at least three professors or others familiar with your academic abilities
Writing Sample 35 pages or less of your original work (this can be a portion of a larger work)

Fees and funding

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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