Each student must take courses that fulfill six distribution requirements:
The degree and major requirements displayed are intended as a guide for students entering in the Fall of 2024 and later. Students should consult with their academic program regarding final certifications and requirements for graduation.
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Teaching fellow application and instructions ● listing of teaching fellow offices ● courses of instruction
Fellowship application information for Graduate Society Fellowships/Term Time Awards for Dissertation Research ● Harvard Merit Fellowships ● Harvard Research and Travel Fellowships ● GSAS Summer School Tuition Waiver Fellowships ● Dissertation Completion Fellowships.
An internal website with an exhaustive listing of all the forms you will need as an English graduate student; it also contains Generals Lists, example language exams, example Fields Lists and example prospectuses.
The Committee of Graduate Students (COGS) consists of elected representatives who serve on decision-making committees in the department as well as in the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences.
A full listing of English graduate prize submission guidelines and prize information.
A comprehensive list of recent job placements, current alumni positions, and a sampling of books from dissertations.
Humans use stories to cope and thrive, from prehistoric cave paintings to distilling experience in novels, screenplays, and hip hop rhymes. By studying English literature, students learn how to analyze and appreciate the language of the past and to contribute to the narrative of the future. Concentrators will develop expertise in interpreting others’ rhetoric and learn to communicate meaningfully.
The Graduate Program in English aims to provide Ph.D. candidates with a broad knowledge of the field of English, including critical and cultural theory. Additional important skills include facility with the tools of scholarship—ancient and modern foreign languages, bibliographic procedures, and textual and editorial methods. The program also emphasizes the ability to write well, to do solid and innovative scholarly and critical work in a specialized field or fields, to teach effectively, and to make articulate presentations at conferences, seminars, and symposia.
Students enrolled in the Master of Liberal Arts program in English will deepen their understanding of fiction, poetry, and drama while learning to analyze and interpret literary texts. Students will hone their research and writing skills, and become a stronger reader and critical thinker.
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The aim of the Princeton graduate program in English is to produce well-trained and field-transforming scholars, insightful and imaginative critics, and effective and creative teachers. With two years of coursework and three years of research and teaching, all fully funded, it is possible to complete the degree in five years. We offer multiple opportunities for a fully funded sixth-year, should students need additional time for dissertation completion.
In keeping with the goals of the University at large, the Department of English seeks to cultivate and sustain a diverse, cosmopolitan, and lively intellectual community. Because this is a residential university, whose traditions emphasize teaching as well as research, the faculty is easily accessible to students and committed to their progress.
The faculty of the Department of English is notable for its world-renowned scholarly reputation, and commitment to teaching and close collaboration with colleagues and students. The faculty showcases wide-ranging interdisciplinary interests as well as a diverse range of critical approaches. In addition to offering seminars in every major historical field of concentration, from medieval to contemporary literatures, we offer training in fields such as gender and sexuality studies, psychoanalysis, Marxism, American studies, African American studies, Latinx studies, Asian American studies, postcolonial studies, environmental humanities, digital humanities, political and social theory, book history, performance studies, film and media studies, and poetry and poetics. Students may also take courses in cognate departments such as comparative literature, classics, philosophy, linguistics, history, and art history.
Sample of critical writing, approximately 25 pages in length, preferably in the student’s proposed field of study. This sample must be a sustained piece of writing, not the total of several smaller works, and can be an excerpt from a larger work.
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The graduate program in English is a five-year program (with multiple opportunities for funding in the sixth year) leading to the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree. Students may not enroll for a Master of Arts degree. During the first two years, students prepare for the General Examination through work in seminars, and directed or independent reading. The third, fourth, and fifth years are devoted the writing of a dissertation, and to teaching in undergraduate courses. Through numerous funding opportunities, we are able to offer sixth-year students generous research support.
During the first two years of the program, graduate students normally take an average of three courses per semester, to complete the required 12 courses by the end of the second year. Each entering student is assigned a faculty adviser who works with the director of graduate studies to help plan course selection.
Our distribution requirements are designed to acquaint each student with a diverse range of historical periods and thematic and methodological concerns. The Department values both historical expertise and theoretical inquiry, and assumes that our discipline includes the study of film, visual culture, and media studies.
Graduate Students in English must take at least one course in each of the following six areas:
1. Medieval and Renaissance
2. 18th Century and 19th Century
3. Modern and Contemporary
5. Race, Ethnicity, and Postcoloniality
6. Gender and Sexuality
All distribution requirements must be taken for a letter grade. The six-course distribution requirement comprises 50% of the courses required for the degree, leaving sufficient room for intensive coursework in areas of specialization.
Although some graduate seminars may cover more than one field, students may not use one course to fulfill two or more distribution requirements. For example, a medieval course with a substantial commitment to theory may fulfill either the medieval and Renaissance or the theory requirements.
Students must demonstrate a reading knowledge of two foreign languages as soon as possible after enrollment. The language requirement must be satisfied before the completion of the general examination.
The general examination, taken in October of the third year, is the main qualifying examination for the Ph.D. The purpose of this examination is to help students become strong job candidates with wide-ranging knowledge of two or more fields. The examination committee consists of three faculty members, who assist the student in preparing a reading list for the examination. Students elect to be examined either on two major fields, or one major and two minor fields. Students also decide, in consultation with their examination committee, which examination format is most appropriate for them: an eight-hour written examination, or a two- hour oral examination.
Students normally qualify for the Master of Arts (M.A.) degree on the way to the Ph.D. by completing the general examination. Students who leave the Ph.D. program for various reasons may also be awarded the M.A. by satisfactorily completing all required course work, the course distribution requirement, and the language requirement.
All graduate students who have passed the general examination are required to teach in undergraduate courses. Although the minimum Department requirement is four hours, most students teach more than this. The Department offers many opportunities for teaching experience in conjunction with its large and popular undergraduate program. Students may teach in the writing program, conduct sections of large lecture courses, or direct precepts in upper-division courses. This teaching is supervised by experienced members of the faculty. Additionally, several collaborative teaching opportunities with department faculty are available each year. The Department and University also offer, on an annual basis, teacher training seminars.
The third, fourth, and fifth years are devoted to teaching in undergraduate courses and to the writing of the dissertation. Through numerous funding opportunities, the Department offers sixth- year students generous support with time off from teaching to complete their dissertation. After completing the general examination, all students participate in a dissertation seminar led by a faculty member in which they draft a dissertation proposal. This dissertation proposal becomes the basis of a one-hour oral examination, after which students continue to work on the dissertation with the guidance of their faculty advisers. Upon successful submission of the dissertation proposal but no later than the beginning of the fourth year, each student chooses three Department faculty members who will serve as their dissertation advisers.
A final public oral examination is given after each candidate’s dissertation has been read and approved by their dissertation faculty advisers. The examination has two parts. The first consists of a twenty-minute lecture, covering the following topics: a justification of the subject treated; an account of possible methods of treating the subject and a justification of the method chosen; an account of any new contributions made; and a consideration of the possibility of future studies of the same kind, including an account of plans for future scholarship and publication. During the second part of the examination, the student answers a series of questions from advisers and other members of the audience. At the end of the FPO, faculty consult and offer feedback to the student.
For a full list of faculty members and fellows please visit the department or program website.
Courses listed below are graduate-level courses that have been approved by the program’s faculty as well as the Curriculum Subcommittee of the Faculty Committee on the Graduate School as permanent course offerings. Permanent courses may be offered by the department or program on an ongoing basis, depending on curricular needs, scheduling requirements, and student interest. Not listed below are undergraduate courses and one-time-only graduate courses, which may be found for a specific term through the Registrar’s website. Also not listed are graduate-level independent reading and research courses, which may be approved by the Graduate School for individual students.
Aas 555 - toni morrison: texts and contexts (also eng 536), art 561 - painting and literature in nineteenth-century france and england (also eng 549/fre 561), com 532 - publishing articles in literature, art, and music studies journals (also art 531/eng 591/mus 533), com 535 - contemporary critical theories (also eng 538/ger 535), com 547 - the renaissance (also eng 530), com 553 - the eighteenth century in europe (also eng 546/gss 554), com 572 - introduction to critical theory (also eng 580/fre 555/ger 572), eng 511 - special studies in medieval literature, eng 514 - middle english religious literature, eng 522 - the renaissance in england, eng 523 - renaissance drama, eng 532 - early 17th century (also com 509), eng 543 - the 18th century, eng 545 - special studies in the 18th century, eng 550 - the romantic period, eng 553 - special studies in the nineteenth century, eng 555 - american literary traditions (also gss 555/las 505), eng 556 - african-american literature (also aas 556), eng 558 - american poetry, eng 559 - studies in the american novel, eng 563 - poetics, eng 565 - the victorian novel (also gss 565), eng 566 - studies in the english novel, eng 567 - special studies in modernism, eng 568 - criticism and theory (also ams 568/mod 568), eng 571 - literary and cultural theory (also aas 572/com 506), eng 572 - introduction to critical theory (also com 590/hum 572), eng 573 - problems in literary study (also com 596), eng 574 - literature and society, eng 581 - seminar in pedagogy, eng 582 - graduate writing seminar, env 596 - topics in environmental studies (also ams 596/eng 517/mod 596).
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The Ph.D. in English at the University of Houston engages international dialogues on poetics, narrative, history, and culture. Our innovative doctoral program centers transnational and multilingual approaches to study, and our award-winning research faculty foster dynamic intersections among multiple disciplines and media. The Ph.D. student experience at the University of Houston is enlivened by the English Department’s connections to the intellectual and cultural life of Houston, a global city with thriving literary and arts communities.
UH English Ph.D. students receive dedicated advising and mentorship from department faculty and professional development support at all stages of the degree. We can typically provide five years of funding, including tuition remission and a stipend. (See our Financial Aid page for more information.)
All first-year Ph.D. students receive preparation for expert teaching in the university classroom. Second- through fifth-year students have the opportunity to teach a range of courses, with continued pedagogical training and working groups. Students in their fourth and fifth years are eligible for department- and college-level awards to support dissertation research.
Minimum requirements for admission.
The application deadline for our Ph.D. in English is February 1.
For more admissions information, visit the How to Apply web page for our Ph.D. in English.
The English Department will begin reviewing completed MA applications on January 1, 2024 and will continue to accept them until the March 15, 2024 deadline
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In the PhD Program, students move toward specialization in a particular area of study. The requirements include:
Please note that successful completion of requirements in the first year earns each Ph.D. student an M.A. degree as a matter of course.
The Graduate School of Arts and Sciences and the Department of English guarantee five full years (12 months each) of financial support for PhD students who maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress . This support will be in the form of Teaching Fellowships or Graduate Fellowships. All requirements for the doctorate, including dissertation, must be completed within seven years (exceptions require a petition to GRS). A leave of absence of up to two semesters is permitted for appropriate cause.
Given these time constraints, students should work closely with their advisers and dissertation readers to devise an efficient schedule for meeting all benchmarks. Faculty and students share responsibility for adhering closely to this schedule.
Students must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher, have no more than 2 failing grades (lower than B- or an incomplete grade older than 12 months), and pass qualifying exams and other milestones on the following recommended schedule:
Year 1: Eight graduate courses – for the M.A. degree / first foreign language requirement.
Year 2: Continue course work and study toward the completion of the language requirement.
Year 3: Complete course work and language requirements. In the fall of the third year, students take the pro-seminar (EN794 A1), in which they develop their Qualifying Oral Examination rationale and reading list, and form an oral exam committee.
Year 4: Fall: Students should take the Qualifying Exam early in the Fall semester.
Spring: Prospectus submitted and dissertation writing begins.
Years 5+ : Dissertation.
Additional departmental details regarding all stages of the degree can be found in the graduate handbook
For GRS college policies and general information please see the Graduate Bulletin
Robert Chodat, Director of Graduate Studies
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The Department of English at the University of Toronto offers two doctoral streams, the PhD program and the PhD U (“direct-entry”) program.
Admission to the doctoral streams is highly selective.
The PhD program welcomes applications from our own English MA students and English MA students from other recognized institutions.
Candidates for admission to the PhD program must complete an MA in English at this or another university with a standing of A- or better and must satisfy the Department that they are capable of independent research at an advanced level.
The PhD program is designed for completion in five years ; it may extend, if necessary, to a maximum of six years.
The "direct-entry" PhD U program welcomes applications from exceptional students who have completed their undergraduate English BA degree but not an English MA, or who have completed an MA in a program related to but not in the field of English. (If you have any questions about your eligibility, please contact the Associate Director, PhD , before applying.)
Please see the Application Information page (under “Programs”) for further information about eligibility for the PhD U program, which involves an additional year of coursework and therefore tends to take an additional year to complete.
Upon registration, all doctoral candidates are assigned a mentor from the Department’s graduate faculty.
A thesis supervisor and supervisory committee are appointed at the end of Year 1 for students in the PhD program or the end of Year 2 for students in the PhD U program.
The Special Fields Examination is normally taken in March, April, or May of Year 2 in the program for PhD students or Year 3 in the program for PhD U students.
At the University of Toronto, the acronym FCE stands for “Full Course Equivalent.” A “full course” is weighted 1.0 FCE and meets for the full year (i.e., two terms or semesters). Almost all of our graduate courses in English , however, run for a single term and are thus called “half courses,” which are weighted 0.5 FCE. (“3.0 FCEs,” in other words, in practice means 6 single-term courses.)
The program requirements (except for ENG9900H) for the PhD are usually completed within the first two years of the program.
The minimum course requirements for the degree are as follows:
Language Requirement: PhD students must also demonstrate reading knowledge of French by May 31 of Year 3 of registration. With the permission of the department, another language (including Old English) may be substituted for French provided that this other language is required by the student's research area. The supervisory committee may require the student to qualify in other program-related languages as well.
In order to maintain good academic standing, and to continue in the PhD program, the student must complete each course with a grade of at least B and maintain an average grade of at least A–.
PhD students may take up to 1.0 FCE of coursework outside of the Graduate Program in English, with the approval of the Associate Director, PhD.
Cross-listed courses (that is, courses taught by English graduate faculty in other units) and courses required for a collaborative specialization are equivalent to English courses and may be taken without special permission from the Department.
The program requirements (except for ENG9900H) for the PhD U are usually completed within the first three years of the program.
Language Requirement: PhD U students must also demonstrate reading knowledge of French by May 31 of Year 4 of registration. With the permission of the department, another language (including Old English) may be substituted for French provided that this other language is required by the student's research area. The supervisory committee may require the student to qualify in other program-related languages as well.
In order to maintain good academic standing, and to continue in the PhD U program, the student must complete each course with a grade of at least B and maintain an average grade of at least A–.
PhD U students may take up to 1.0 FCE of coursework outside of the Graduate Program in English, with the approval of the Associate Director, PhD.
Along with the information provided under the headings below, please carefully consult these two important documents:
Careful consideration in the process of choosing a thesis topic is critical for all doctoral candidates. Select a subject that excites your curiosity, engages your interest, and represents your current thinking and expertise. A thesis topic should emerge from coursework and intellectual growth during the first stages of the program.
Even candidates who enter the program with ideas about a thesis topic are advised to test them further against their own development, the current state of scholarship in the field, and available faculty and archival resources
The Graduate English faculty is extensive and extraordinarily wide-ranging. Students are advised to consider all potential supervisors from among faculty holding the rank of Associate or Full Professor.
Every PhD student is assigned a mentor, who is one source for information about potential thesis supervisors. Above all, coursework offers the chance to explore intellectual affinities with potential supervisors, and the Director and Associate Directors of the graduate program can offer useful advice.
Members of the Graduate Faculty are always willing to discuss thesis topics and supervision with candidates, and asking a faculty member to read and comment on a fellowship proposal is an excellent way to begin to gauge the potential of a supervisory relationship.
Students should initiate discussion of a thesis topic with potential supervisors early in the second term of the first year of the PhD program (or second year for direct-entry students).
After securing a thesis supervisor and developing a thesis topic in consultation with that supervisor, the student and supervisor work together to submit Form A to the Department by May 15 of the first year (or second year for PhD U students) .
As part of the process of completing Form A, the student should consult with four (or, at a minimum, three) additional members of the graduate faculty to gain further perspectives on the design and viability of the project. On the form, the student lists the names of the faculty members consulted and the names of up to four faculty members to be considered as potential members of the supervisory committee. (The names of the faculty consulted and the potential committee members are often, but may not necessarily be, the same.)
The Preliminary Thesis Proposal is a statement of approximately 1-2 single-spaced pages outlining the focus and approach of the proposed program of research. Successful proposals will be written in clear, concise prose. As its title suggests, the proposal is preliminary: the position paper component of the Special Fields Exam (at the end of the following year) will provide the opportunity for revision and expansion. Students should feel free, if it in fact reflects their current thinking, to adapt their Program of Study from a SSHRC or Plan of Study from a OGS proposal. As above, be sure that your Thesis Proposal reflects your current thinking, growth, and knowledge of the field.
After Form A has been received, the Director and Associate Director, PhD, will determine the composition of the supervisory committee (usually the supervisor plus two additional members). Early in the summer, the candidate should then meet with the supervisory committee as a group to discuss the proposal, draw up an initial list of texts for the Special Fields Examination (see below), and develop a plan of work.
In late summer or early fall the student consults with the committee once again to complete Form B, which must be submitted to the Department by October 1 of the second year of the program (or third year for PhD U students) .
Please see below for further information about the Special Fields Examination.
It is critical to the success of the working relationship between supervisor and candidate to develop an initial agreement about the method and scope of the research, and to clarify the expectations of supervisor and candidate: about the kind and amount of advice that the candidate wants and the supervisor is able and willing to offer; about the involvement of the members of the supervisory committee; about the frequency, regularity and contents of consultations; about an appropriate time scheme for the completion of the thesis; and about the way draft work is to be submitted.
The candidate meets with the supervisor and individual committee members according to the schedule they have established, but the candidate must meet with the full supervisory committee at least once every year in order to meet SGS registration requirements.
Please carefully consult the following SGS publications:
Special fields examination.
The Special Fields Examination both prepares students for teaching and scholarly work in a particular field and facilitates the transition to writing the doctoral thesis.
Accordingly, the Special Fields Reading List, which forms the basis for the examination, comprises between 80 and 100 texts, roughly two-thirds (55-65) in a major field and roughly one-third (25-35) in a minor field. Students construct their own lists in consultation with their supervisor and thesis committee.
The Special Fields Examination must be completed by the end of Year 2 (or Year 3 for direct-entry students) and will normally be taken in March, April, or May of that year.
The Ph.D. program offers advanced study of English, Anglophone, and some comparative literature at the doctoral level in a range of theoretical orientations and interdisciplinary, cross-field areas of study in combination with the historical periods that have generally defined the study of national literatures. Students may work in or across periods, including Medieval, Early Modern, Eighteenth-Century American or British Literature, Nineteenth-Century American or British Literature, Modernism, and Twentieth-Century and Contemporary Literature. Students may also work comparatively, or globally, concentrating on the study of world literatures in translation, their circulation, and dissemination. Students may also orient their studies generically (novel, drama, poem, essay, and the modern popular genres: romance, detective, science fiction, fantasy, horror), or theoretically (narrative, textual, semiotic, digital, social, cognitive, historical, archival, critical).
The advanced degree programs in the Department of English also offer students the opportunity to work in a choice of interdisciplinary fields and sub-fields that allow students to keep pace with the dynamic developments going on within the professional study of literature and to forge their own research projects accordingly. As students work in and across fields and periods they are required to develop a critical problem that engages with the innovative changes taking place in the discipline at large and to devise a research agenda in conversation with contemporary methodological and theoretical developments.
Working closely with faculty advisors and guidance committees, students are encouraged to create specialized interdisciplinary fields tailored to their own interest that bridge subjects or carve out new areas of research or fields of study.
Doctoral work in English prepares students to engage as scholars and teachers in the professional environment of universities and colleges and as contributors to on-going debates surrounding textual representation, discursive fields, interpretative approaches, cultural practices and histories, and pedagogies. Faculty expect Ph.D. candidates in English to,
The Ph.D. program in English at ULL affords students close professional guidance from a diverse graduate faculty distinguished in its commitment to both teaching and research. All doctorates in English have a foundation in British and American language and literature, thus students receive a broad education in the discipline that prepares them to teach effectively at any college level and provides the background for advanced research in their areas of particular expertise. Students also receive training in preparation for career diversity.
Ph.D. students may choose from the following concentrations:
Ph.D. Exam Areas Ph.D. students design three areas of concentration for their comprehensive exams with guidance from exam committee members of their choosing. Some possible areas include: • English Literature to c.1500 • English Literature of the Renaissance • English Literature of the Restoration and Eighteenth Century • British Literature of the Nineteenth Century • British Literature from c.1900 to the Present • American Literature to 1865 • American Literature from 1865 to 1945 • American Literature from 1945 to the Present • Literary Theory • Rhetoric and Composition Studies • African American Literature • Black Studies • Children’s Literature • Creative Writing Pedagogy • Drama • Feminist Theory and Criticism • Narrative Film • Southern Literary Studies • Speculative Fiction • Folklore Studies
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Get involved with Rougarou , the graduate-run literary journal housed in the English department, and the Southwestern Review (SWR) , our in-house print literary journal featuring creative work from current students.
As one of the English Department’s longest-standing traditions, the Thursday Night Reading Series (TNRS) features weekly readings of original poetry, fiction, creative non-fiction, drama, and experimental works from UL graduate students and faculty.
The Studio serves as a 21st-century lab and small-group workspace for UL students in the English Department to learn, create, prosper, and transition from student to professional. Students can work on and complete solo or collaborative projects for clients, including local non-profits and UL programs, with the guidance of a faculty mentor.
The English department offers graduate students the opportunity to teach and design their own courses —an experience that is extremely valuable on the job market.
Fall: January 15
Spring: November 1
Funding opportunities such as assistantships and fellowships can help pay for your degree while letting you earn valuable experience for your career.
Learn more about funding opportunities and how to apply >>
For more information about the program and funding availability, please contact: Dr. Leah Orr, Graduate Coordinator Phone: (337) 482-5462 Griffin Hall 228 Email: [email protected]
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"I appreciate Professor Honegger's nurturing nature, as he cares for his students with a level of concern and support akin to that of a parent looking after their own children." Jwahr Alotaibi, English Ph.D. student
“I chose the graduate program at ULL for its accessible faculty, flexible research options, and rate of job placement for graduated students. I warmly recommend the program to anyone interested in Creative Writing at a graduate level.” Ben Porter, English Ph.D. Student
"Our students come from around the state, the country, and the world, bringing a diverse range of experiences to our program. That makes our seminar discussions really engaging and interesting, and students learn from each other as much as they do from the faculty as they develop their own scholarly personas and research projects." Leah Orr Ph.D., Associate Professor of English
"As a graduate student, my professors have shown exceptional leadership qualities, actively contributing to collaborative research projects and fostering a positive and inclusive academic environment for me and my peers." Queen Nneoma Kanu, English Ph.D. Student
Sydney Doyle, a distinguished alumna of our English PhD program, has seamlessly merged her academic background with a successful career at Tulip Interfaces. Currently part of the Product Education team, Sydney owns Tulip University, the customer education hub, where she plays a pivotal role in scaling education, planning roadmaps, and designing learning experiences. Despite entering the tech and manufacturing field without prior background, Sydney's expertise in building online courses at ULL equipped her with skills for LMS content development. Her unique blend of a PhD in English and Creative Writing brings a deep understanding of learning theory, research prowess, and the ability to simplify complex topics to the tech world. Sydney's impactful journey also includes serving as the poetry editor of Rougarou, showcasing her collaborative spirit in publishing issues with her peers during her time at ULL.
In addition to satisfying the Graduate School application and admission requirements , you must also submit:
The following points are some other factors that the department looks for when making its admissions decisions. If possible, please discuss any of the following that apply:
Students accepted into the Ph.D. degree program in English must complete at least 75 hours of graduate credit after earning the bachelor's degree. These hours include 15 credit hours of core coursework, 36 credit hours of concentration coursework, and 24 credit hours of dissertation coursework. Beyond the required coursework, students also must satisfy the comprehensive examination, foreign language, and dissertation requirements.
Learn more about the Ph.D. in English curriculum in the catalog .
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Phd program in english, starting study in fall 2024 and later.
This page contains information only for students who are beginning their graduate study in Fall 2024 or later .
Our Ph.D. program in English provides students with interdisciplinary coursework in a range of research areas, mentorship from faculty at the forefront of their fields, teachi ng experience in First-Year Writing and beyond, and dedicated support for job searches in academia and beyond. After completing required coursework, Ph.D. students work with their advisory committees to devise exam reading lists that will deepen their knowledge in their selected fields for both teaching and research purposes. Students then design a dissertation project that best suits their intellectual and professional goals – whether that project be a traditional textual dissertation, a born-digital project, or a creative or translation work with a critical introduction. Students entering our Ph.D. program with a B.A. enjoy financial support through a teaching assistantship for six years. Students entering with an M.A. in English or Rhetoric and Composition are funded through a teaching assistantship for five years.
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Advisory committee.
All Ph.D. students are assigned a Major Advisor by the Director of Graduate Studies upon matriculation. Associate Advisors may be members of any University department. Students should discuss all courses and program policies with their Major Advisor.
Students may change Major or Associate advisors at any time (for example, when selecting an appropriate examination committee). Forms to change Advisory Committee members are available in the Graduate English Office and on the university's website for the Graduate School .
The Plan of Study for the Ph.D. degree must be signed by all members of the Advisory Committee and submitted to the Graduate School when 18 credits of coursework have been completed. The Graduate School requires 15 credits of the mandatory research course GRAD 6950. These credits can be fulfilled within two to three semesters of continuous registration with a full Teaching Assistantship.
The Plan of Study must indicate which courses have been taken and are to be taken in fulfillment of requirements, how the language requirement has been or will be fulfilled, and what the dissertation topic will be. The Plan of Study must be on file with the Graduate School before the Dissertation Prospectus Colloquium takes place. Any changes–in courses submitted, language requirement plans–must be submitted to the Graduate School on a Request for Changes in Plan of Graduate Study form. All forms are available in the English Graduate Office and the Graduate School website .
Students entering with an MA are required to complete 25 credits of coursework and at least 15 credits of dissertation research. Students entering with a BA are required to complete 37 credits of coursework and at least 15 credits of dissertation research. Coursework credits include distribution requirements (described below) as well as two seminars taken in the first semester in support of the teaching assistantship: ENGL 5100, The Theory and Teaching of Writing (3 credits) and ENGL 5182, Practicum in the Teaching of Writing (1 credit).
Students who feel they have fulfilled any of the course requirements at another institution may petition the graduate program office to have those requirements waived at UConn.
MA/Ph.D. students who are continuing for the PhD have until the end of the third year of coursework to fulfill the distribution requirements.
Coursework is normally taken at Storrs. Transfer of up to six credits from another institution’s graduate program, or six credits from non-degree graduate coursework undertaken at UConn, may be accepted toward the MA or the Ph.D., provided that such credits are not used to earn a degree at another institution.
The Graduate Executive Committee recommends that students take no more than six credits of Independent Study. All Independent Studies must be requested through the Independent Study Form and approved by the Graduate Executive Committee.
All graduate students (MA and PhD) are required to fulfill three distribution requirements:
For MA students, these requirements ensure breadth of study to support common pathways beyond that degree, including secondary education and doctoral work. For PhD students, these seminars provide vital context for the deeper investigations required by PhD exams and the dissertation.
The 1800 pivot date of the chronological distribution requirements is not meant to signal an important shift in literary or cultural history but instead establishes a midpoint in common areas of study; in asking students to take coursework on either side of 1800, these distribution requirements ensure that students in earlier periods look forward to later developments in the field and that students in later periods trace the field backward.
Students can fulfill these requirements in the following ways:
Note that some seminars can fulfill more than one distribution requirement. For example, a seminar in African American Literary Theory fulfills the theory distribution requirement and can, with relevant research writing, fulfill either the pre- or post-1800 requirement.
Students should email the graduate program administrator when they complete a distribution requirement to ensure that the graduate office keeps accurate records.
The Graduate Executive Committee strongly discourages incompletes. However, the Committee recognizes that, at times, extenuating circumstances merit offering a student additional time beyond the semester to complete work for a seminar. In that case, the student should determine with the faculty member teaching the seminar a reasonable timeline for completing and submitting seminar work — ideally no more than one month. It is the student’s responsibility to remain in communication with their professor about outstanding work, especially if the student requires additional time.
According to the academic regulations of the Graduate School, if a student does not submit all work required to resolve an incomplete within 12 months following the end of the semester for which the grade was recorded, no credit will be allowed for the course. A limited extension of the incomplete beyond 12 months may be granted by the Graduate School upon the recommendation of the instructor, but the Graduate School is not obligated to approve an extension if the instructor of the course is no longer at UConn.
If a student accumulates more than three incompletes on their transcript, they will be placed on probationary status by the Graduate Executive Committee and may be required to resolve those incompletes before being allowed to register for additional coursework. A student whose transcript includes four or more grades of incomplete may not be eligible for a teaching assistantship.
Overview. As part of their graduate work, PhD students in English study at least one language other than English. In fulfilling the language requirement, students are not expected to achieve spoken or written fluency in another language. Instead, the goal of this requirement is to acquire reading knowledge . This requirement is in place to:
The methods students may use to fulfill this requirement are outlined below. While we require students engage only one language other than English, we recognize that those specializing in certain research areas might find acquiring additional language skills necessary for their research.
The Director of Graduate Studies recommends that all students, and especially those who are not entering the program with knowledge of a language other than English, discuss their plans regarding this requirement with their major advisor early in the program, preferably during their first semester. They should plan on fulfilling the requirement prior to completing coursework. At the latest, students should plan to complete the requirement before the submission of the dissertation prospectus. Please consult with the Director of Graduate Studies if any problem arises in completing this requirement according to that timeline.
Methods. In collaboration with their major advisor, students should determine which of the methods of fulfilling the language requirement described below best suits their course of study. For methods (1) through (3), students must have completed the courses or examination no more than five years prior to submitting their PhD plan of study for approval.
The options below are arranged from those that require no additional work to those that require the deepest investment. If a student anticipates that a language will be vital to their research, we encourage them to select a means for fulfilling the requirement that allows for substantial language study. Please note that students may choose to pursue the study of written languages (such as Spanish, German, Arabic, Mandarin, etc.), digital languages (such as Python), and gestural languages (ASL). The option to pursue any particular language will depend, in part, on resources (faculty, coursework) available at UConn and beyond.
The Ph.D. Qualifying Examinations are based on two reading lists (details below), which are created in the final semester of coursework and must be approved by the Graduate Executive Committee. The Graduate Executive Committee recommends the following timeline for completing the Doctoral Examination and moving to the dissertation.
The Ph.D. Qualifying Examinations are based on two reading lists, which provide the materials for three discrete exams: one addressing the first reading list, one addressing the second reading list, and a third which combines materials from both lists. For the purposes of the exams, each list designates a clearly defined and professionally recognizable field or subfield of scholarship (e.g., a literary-historical period such as the Renaissance, a transtemporal genre such as Drama, a critical tradition such as Feminism, an established body of literature such as Children’s Literature). The relationship between the two reading lists is to be determined by the advisory committee, with the understanding that the fields identified by each list are to complement one another (in terms of history, discipline, method, genre, or otherwise). When appropriate, students should discuss with their advisors ways to handle the challenges of representing multiple subfields and/or disciplines within the two-list structure
Traditionally, each list comprises approximately 60-75 works, including 75% primary works and 25% secondary works. A “secondary” work may refer to a book, essay, or group of essays including literary criticism, historical, or theoretical texts. Lists from students in certain fields may look slightly different. For example, lists in Rhetoric and Composition may contain entirely secondary texts, including articles and book chapters alongside book-length texts. Lists in fields such as Digital Humanities or Film Studies may include texts in a variety of modalities. Students in these fields should discuss with their advisors the best way to proceed. All lists should include no fewer than 60-75 works overall, of any genre or modality. Because each field is different, a student’s list should reflect the kind of texts (e.g., theoretical, multimodal, visual) that are important in that field. How each text “counts” on the Ph.D. exam list will be determined at the discretion of the student and their advisory committee, as the graduate office recognizes that length and complexity are not equivalent.
Generally speaking, excerpts are not permissible, though standard excerpts of exceedingly long or multi-volume works may be permitted with the approval of the advisory committee. In assembling selections of poems, essays, excerpts, etc., students should not use undergraduate-oriented anthologies such as the Norton or Bedford anthologies; instead, students should research and choose an authoritative scholarly edition that surveys adequately — for a Ph.D.-level exam — each author’s writings. The student’s reading lists should reflect both breadth and depth of reading, as well as a sense of the history of criticism throughout the fields and contemporary critical and theoretical approaches. There should be no overlap of works between reading lists. Selections of works should take into consideration both coverage of the field and preparation for the anticipated dissertation.
Reading lists are to be drawn up by the student in consultation with their advisory committee, beginning at the end of the fall semester of the final year of coursework. Students are encouraged, though not required, to meet with the advisory committee as a whole to discuss the creation of the lists. All items in each list should be numbered clearly, and lists should be arranged chronologically or in some other systematic fashion.
Each list should be accompanied by a brief rationale (no longer than 500 words), that explains its content. The purpose of the rationales is the following: (1) to identify a body of texts and its legibility as part of a professionally recognizable field or subfield; (2) to justify inclusions or exclusions that might seem idiosyncratic or which are, at least, not self-explanatory (e.g., including more drama than prose or poetry on a Renaissance list); (3) to indicate a methodological, theoretical, or other type of emphasis (e.g., a high number of gender studies-oriented secondary works).
You can find a sample examination list with correct formatting and marginal notes explaining its elements here.
The student is responsible for making copies of their lists and rationales and depositing them, along with the completed PhD Exam List Approval Form , in the Graduate English Office no later than April 15th of the final year of coursework. All reading lists will then be referred to the Graduate Executive Committee for approval. The Graduate Executive Committee will not approve lists that fail to meet the basic guidelines recommended above. Students whose ideas about the exams continue to change during the reading period may update their lists with the approval of their advisory committees.
After examination lists are approved, students in consultation with their advisory committees need to agree upon the timing and format of the exams (details below) as well as specific dates on which their exam is to be administered. Please complete the PhD Exam Scheduling Form which will be automatically routed to the Graduate English Office. If the student requires a space on campus to take the exam, arrangements should be made at this time. The deadline by which all students must take their Examination (including the exam conference) is February 28th of the fourth year for MA/Ph.D.s or the same date of the third year for Ph.D.s.
The Ph.D. examination was devised in part to facilitate students’ timely completion of the doctoral degree, and so the Graduate Executive Committee requires that students meet all official deadlines. Students incapable of meeting an examination deadline, for whatever reason, must apply for a time extension from the Director of Graduate Studies by submitting a typed request, signed by the student and their major advisor, ideally at least one month in advance of the deadline. The letter must state the specific reasons for the time delay and also designate the specific amount of extra time requested.
The Director of Graduate Studies, in consultation with the Graduate Executive Committee, will determine an appropriate response to the request, which will be communicated to the candidate by the Director of Graduate Studies. The Committee’s response will specify new deadlines by which the exam should be taken.
The PhD exam consists of three parts. The first two exams (Field 1 and Field 2) test the student’s knowledge of works on each field list. The third exam (Synthesis) tests the student’s ability to combine material from both reading lists in the service of a comprehensive argument, ideally one informing future work on the dissertation.
The exam can take one of two formats:
Written exams should be allotted 24 hours for completion. The three exams can be spaced across any three dates within a period of one month, with approval of all members of the advisory committee. If a student is taking the exams on three consecutive days, they should receive all exam questions at once. If a student is taking the exams according to a more dispersed timeline, they should receive one set of questions at a time.
These formats are designed to provide graduate students and their advisory committees the flexibility to design a Ph.D. exam that is intellectually challenging and responsive to a student’s needs and goals. As students prepare reading lists for their exams, they should consult with their advisory committee to select a fitting exam format. In the course of these conversations, students and their committees should take into account matters of access (outlined below) as well as students’ caretaking responsibilities, their ability to secure a quiet space to take exams, and other relevant factors. If these factors require a change in the exam’s format not recognized above, or in the event of a disagreement, the student should consult with their major advisor and/or the Director of Graduate Studies.
Examination questions are to be drafted by the candidate’s committee and reviewed by the Director of Graduate Studies, but the major advisor is responsible for assembling the exam. Candidates are not permitted to view the questions prior to the examination. The Graduate Office asks the major advisor to distribute questions for written exams upon the schedule determined by the student and their committee. The Graduate Administrator will assist in scheduling a space for the oral exam, if applicable.
The Graduate Executive Committee strongly recommends that all candidates consult their entire Advisory Committee about their understanding of the examination process and expectations for each part of it — ideally throughout their preparations but certainly early in the process of assembling the lists and at a later stage just prior to scheduling the examination.
The Graduate Executive Committee assumes that answers to written exams will be approximately 10-15 pages of double-spaced prose (with limited block quoting); that each essay will answer the question asked by the advisory committee, however creatively; that each essay will establish a clear argument and seek to back it up with textual evidence; and that each essay will be clearly written and appropriately revised. Pre-written essays are strictly forbidden. The candidate should pay attention to the question’s instructions regarding the number of texts they should use in their response and not consider a text in detail in more than one essay.
The University of Connecticut is committed to achieving equal educational and employment opportunity and full participation for persons with disabilities. Graduate students who have questions about access or require further access measures in any element of the graduate program should contact the Center for Students with Disabilities (CSD), Wilbur Cross Building Room 204, (860) 486-2020, or visit the Center for Students with Disabilities website . Alternatively, students may register online with the CSD by logging into the student MyAccess portal .
The English Graduate Office advises students who would like to discuss matters related to access to consult with the Director of Graduate Studies, ideally during the creation of the exam lists. Access measures for Ph.D. exams may include, but are not limited to, extended time to complete the exam, the use of voice recognition programs and the extended time some programs require, or locating and scheduling space to take the exam.
Upon completion of the examination, students will receive a grade from their committee of “Pass,” or “Fail.” Major advisors should communicate this grade to their advisees as soon as possible and before the day set for the examination conference. Students who fail the examination will be required to meet with their advisory committee to determine an appropriate time and plan for retaking it. Students failing the examination twice will be dismissed from the program. Please Note: ABD status grants a salary increase and eligibility for a library study carrel.
Within two weeks of a student passing the Ph.D. examination, the advisory committee will meet with the student to discuss the examination. This examination conference is a mandatory, but not a graded, component of the examination. The purpose of the conference is twofold: to offer candidates a forum for a thorough discussion of their exam’s strengths and weaknesses and to help the student transition from the examination phase to the prospectus phase of the Ph.D.. To this end, the Graduate Executive Committee assumes that advisory committee members will divide time appropriately between offering feedback on each of the three exams and working collaboratively to establish a clear understanding of expectations, goals, deadlines for completion of the prospectus.
In light of growing diversity in students’ motivations for attaining a PhD in English and professional opportunities available to humanities PhDs, the department supports and encourages dissertations in many forms. For example, the dissertation might take the form of a prototype for a book manuscript; a born-digital project or a project with some online or computational components; or a creative work or translation with a critical introduction.
Students should consult with their advisory committee and, if necessary, the Director of Graduate Studies about the proposed format of their dissertation as early in their graduate career as is practical. During those conversations, students and their advisors should consider the format of the dissertation in relation to the students’ scholarly needs and professional goals, the expectations and standards of the profession or intellectual community the student plans to enter, and the resources the student will require to complete the proposed project, including time, funding, advising, and skills. The student, advisory committee, and Director of Graduate Studies will agree upon the form and scope of the dissertation through the submission, review, and approval of the prospectus.
The Dissertation Prospectus Colloquium is an opportunity for the student to discuss the thesis topic in detail with the Advisory Committee. The colloquium should take place before the student begins writing the dissertation. The Advisory Committee expects to be presented with a Prospectus sufficiently far along in its development for a judgment to be made on its scholarly validity and potential as a fully developed dissertation. The student and Major Advisor should inform the Director of Graduate Studies at least one month in advance of the day and time of this event. Departmental Representatives need at least two weeks notice before the actual colloquium to read the prospectus. The readers are expected to attend the colloquium; however, it is not necessary that they do so. Comments from the readers can be given to the Major Advisor and student.
The Dissertation Chapter Advisory Conference is a non-graded opportunity for students to discuss with their advisory committees the strengths and weaknesses of a complete draft of a dissertation chapter. The conference is designed to serve three basic purposes: 1) to facilitate the transition of ABDs into the process of researching and writing the doctoral dissertation; 2) to encourage early communication between students and their committee members, and between primary and secondary advisors; 3) to encourage discussion of a future plan for the completion of the other dissertation chapters/parts. The Graduate Executive Committee requires every Ph.D. student to submit a complete draft of a chapter to the advisory committee, within 3 months but no later than 6 months after the date of the Dissertation Prospectus Colloquium. By “complete,” the Committee wishes to emphasize that the intellectual integrity of the submitted chapter must not be compromised by any omitted material (such as notes, bibliography, etc.), by significant stylistic weaknesses, grammatical errors, etc. After the Conference, students must turn into the Graduate office a First Chapter Conference Form , which must be signed by all advisory committee members.
A dissertation defense is required of every student by the Graduate School. The student’s Advisory Committee and 2 Departmental Representatives are required to attend; members of the department and the University community are invited to attend. The defense is both an examination and a forum for the candidate to comment on the scope and significance of the research. As a result of the dissertation defense, the student’s Advisory Committee may require revisions and corrections to the dissertation. The student initiates scheduling of the Defense by consulting first with members of the Advisory Committee and the Graduate Office. At least five members of the faculty (including the members of the student’s Advisory Committee) must attend the defense. Only members of the Advisory Committee, however, may actually recommend passing or failing the student.
According to the Graduate School catalog, the dissertation should represent a significant contribution to ongoing research in the candidate’s field. While the Graduate School does not stipulate a minimum length for dissertations, the Graduate Executive Committee strongly suggests a minimum length of 60,000 words inclusive for a traditional dissertation in English (not a creative dissertation or a “born-digital” DH dissertation). The committee suggests this length as representing approximately 2/3 of the standard length of an academic monograph according to current publication practices. Students who wish to complete a creative dissertation, a “born-digital” dissertation, or a project in a format other than a collection of textual chapters should consult with their advisory committee and the Director of Graduate Studies.
Students must schedule the dissertation defense with the Graduate Office and Advisory Committee at least three months ahead of time. Electronic copies of the dissertation should be distributed at least three weeks prior to the defense: to each Advisory Committee member and to department representatives. The student must also notify the UConn Events Calendar two weeks in advance. For further information, see this helpful guide from the Graduate School .
Beginning in their first semester following the completion of coursework, Ph.D. students must annually report their progress by completing an Annual Review of Progress toward Degree , including a self-evaluation and a response from their major advisor. Neither evaluation need exceed 250 words. These evaluations are reviewed each spring semester by the Director of Graduate Studies (DGS) in consultation with the Associate Director of Graduate Studies (ADGS). In the preparation for the review, students and their major advisors should consult with one another about the students’ achievements, progress, and any potential delays over the previous academic year. The review is due to the Graduate Office no later than April 1. Please see the form for submission instructions.
For students in the first year following the completion of coursework, satisfactory progress is measured by the student and major advisor in terms of their preparation for and writing of their PhD examinations. Subsequent reviews focus on the remaining milestones in the program, including the language requirement, the dissertation prospectus and colloquium, and progress toward the dissertation defense. Note that students can consult with their major advisors and/or the DGS to request extensions on deadlines, which are designed to help students complete their degree within funding .
For students who are ABD, the Review of Progress toward Degree should focus on the dissertation. The self-evaluation from the student should record milestones achieved and set forth research and writing accomplished since the last evaluation as well as research and writing plans for the next twelve months.
If the student’s review raises concerns about their progress, the DGS will arrange a meeting with the student to devise a plan for moving forward.
In the semester prior to submitting applications for a job, contact the Director of Graduate Studies to announce your intentions to go on the job market. The department runs annual meetings on CV and cover letter writing, teaching portfolio workshops, MLA and campus interviewing, etc. The Executive Committee recommends that Ph.D. students attend all of them.
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Cambridge is an outstanding place to work on Anglophone literature. Students and scholars benefit from world-class libraries, and from each other. The PhD cohort is diverse and large in number. No particular area or approach is preferred. Faculty members who act as supervisors and advisors for doctoral theses work on a great variety of topics and in varied ways. Proposals of all kinds are therefore welcome: on little-known as well as canonical authors; from innovative and interdisciplinary as well as from more traditional thematic, theoretical, cultural and literary-historical perspectives. Regular postgraduate training sessions offer guidance at every stage of the process - from first-year assessment to learning to teach to applying for jobs. In addition to the formal training, there are excellent opportunities for the sorts of enriching conversations and collaborations that emerge informally, between fellow PhDs, MPhils and Faculty members. Some of these take place under the auspices of the student-run Graduate Research Forum. Regular Research Seminars focus on particular periods and fields (for instance, Medieval, Nineteenth Century, Postcolonial and Related Literatures); these combine internal and invited speakers, and encourage discussions and relationships between the entire research community. The Faculty also puts on occasional conferences on all manner of topics; like the research seminars, many of the most successful and exciting ones are conceived of and run by PhD students.
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Updated on 18th August, 2023 , 10 min read
A PhD in English is a three to six-year doctorate program that focuses on technical writing in prose, poetry, theater, and fiction as well as translations, international literature, and ancient literature. There are several job prospects for English PhD candidates in India and overseas in the humanities, social sciences, and arts. Graduates can begin their careers as a lecturer, professors, school teachers, private tutors, education consultants, vice principals, program managers, English teachers, language trainers, proofreaders, or customer support associates, among other positions.
PhD in English students must have earned their Masters's degrees in order to enroll in a PhD English course. Before applying for admission to a PhD in English, an M.A. in English or an M.Phil. is required. They should receive at least 50% of the possible points in their exams. Additionally, several colleges and universities accept job applications for English research positions. These roles are typically referred to as research fellows. This may serve as yet another entry point for a PhD English course. There are PhD entry exams at some universities.
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Full Form | Doctor in Philosophy in English |
Duration | 3 to 5 years |
Examination type | Annual, Subjective |
Eligibility | M.Phil in English or M.A in Englis |
Admission Process | Based on direct interviews of short-listed candidates |
Course Fee | INR 2000 to 1.25 Lakh per year |
Average Salary | INR 5 to 10 lakhs |
Top Recruiting Companies | TATA Consultancy, Adobe, KPMG companies, HP, Lenovo, HCL, IBM, Indiatimes, Hindustan Times, Zee News, CNN, IBN7, Delhi University |
Job Positions | Editorial Assistant for big publishing houses, Advertising agency copywriter, Author, Public relations Office |
A PhD in English literature is a fantastic way to advance your abilities in critical thinking, cooperation, communication, independent research, and many other areas and discover more about your areas of interest, and get the skills you need to advance particular study topics significantly.
It's important to note that pursuing a PhD in English is a significant commitment, often requiring several years of research, academic writing, and critical analysis. Prospective PhD candidates should be passionate about their chosen area of study, dedicated to research, and have a strong desire to contribute to the academic and intellectual discourse within the field of English language and literature.
PhD in English is a three-year program. It deals to impart students with the required theoretical background and research skills where students research and comprehension of works published in the English language in various historical periods, from prehistoric times to the post-modern era.
Some of the top Colleges/Universities offering Ph.D , location, along with their fees are given below:
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| Banglore | INR 30,000 |
| Chandigarh | INR 70,000 |
| Bhuvaneshwar | INR 31,568 |
| Chennai | INR 6,000 |
| Bhubaneshwar | INR 68,000 |
The minimum eligibility for PhD English Literature is a master's degree in the English language with a minimum of 55% aggregate in the discipline passed from a recognized university.
The completion of a Masters-level degree is the primary qualification for admission to PhD English programs. An M.A. in the arts or an M.Phil. Students who are taking final exams may also apply to take the entrance test. Such students should be ready for the State Level Eligibility Tests (SLETs), the CSIR-NET, or the GATE entrance exams.
It's critical to keep in mind that passing results on these tests are a criterion for admission. Additionally, keep in mind that SLET results are only important for the state. However, GATE and CSIR-NET exam results are accepted at all Indian universities. Only a few Indian universities accept GATE scores, but all Indian institutes accept CSIR-NET scores.
There are several routes for a deserving student to gain admission to a PhD in English. In addition to the admission tests mentioned above, the relevant universities also hold university-level exams. Merit-based admissions are used by several universities.
Written below are the important dates for PhD in English entrance exam :
CSIR UGC NET (June Session) | 2nd week of March – 2nd week of April 2023 | 3rd week of June 2023 |
December 29, 2022 – January 23, 2023 | February 21, 2023 – March 10, 2023 | |
JNUEE | To be Announced | To be Announced |
Deep reflection and social awareness are key components of a PhD in English course. The following domains make up the learning experiences for PhD students, though the names of the subjects may vary from university to university.
A detailed syllabus for the PhD The English course is provided in the table below. The presentation is thorough in the syllabus. Depending on the situation, individual universities may add additional sections.
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: Nature and functions | Types of literary research |
Error, evidence, and truth | Textual study and the search for the authoritative text |
Problems of Authorship | Research Design |
: necessity, methods and Utilization | Making Notes |
Selecting and limiting the topic | Data collection: process, sources, types, and tools |
Development of goals and theory (Meaning, Importance, Types, Sources, Characteristics, Forms, Difficulties in Formulation, Testing). | Data collection: process, sources, types, and tools |
Data: classification, tabulation, presentation, and analysis | Offering suggestions and recommendations |
How to write a dissertation/ thesis? | What is a research paper? How to write a research paper? |
Documentation Skills | Abbreviations from MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers (sixth edition). |
A scholar and a critic: Vocations | — |
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Preparing at least two Research Papers one in each term. | |
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: Language | ELT: an introduction (History, Place, Position, Problems, Prospects, and Future) |
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Language acquisition and language learning | Listening |
Speaking | Reading |
Writing | Communicative Language Teaching |
Computer aided language learning | English for academic purposes |
English for specific purposes | Business English Communication: Business letter, Report Writing, E-Communication |
: Theory of Translation | Translation: An Introduction. |
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Nature, meaning and its function. | Principles of correspondence |
Theories of Translation | Art of translation |
Sorts, process, issues and impediments of interpretation | Time: tense, mood and aspect |
Concepts and notions | Idiom: from one culture to another |
Transference, free rendering and transcreation | Translation and transliteration |
Machine Translation | Translating literary, religious and scientific texts |
Indian Literature in English Translation | Translation Theory: An Indian Perspective |
: Books in Translation: | Patel, Pannalal: Endurance: A Droll Saga (Manvi Ni Bhavai) trans. Prof. V. Y. Kantak, Sahitya Akademi Publications. |
Tagore, Rabindranath: Gitanjali, trans. William Radich, Penguin. | Beckett, Samuel: Waiting for Godot, Faber, and Faber. |
Gandhi, M.K.:My Experiments with Truth (Satya na Prayogo) trans. Mahadevbhai Desai, Navjivan Press. |
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The research scholar will be required to write a dissertation on a topic to be selected in consultation with the faculty. | In consultation with the faculty, the research scholar has the option of translating a book from L1 into English that is at least 100 pages long, or the other way around. The researcher will discuss issues, problems, solutions, and other difficulties encountered while deciphering the work that is currently being done. |
Ghosh, Amitav: The Shadow Lines, Mariner Books, 2005 | Literature Without Borders |
Bhagat, Chetan: One Night at the Call Center, Rupa, 2005. | Shakespeare, William: Hamlet, Penguin. |
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Computer orientation | Use of Language Learning Software to improve LSRW. |
Computer-aided language learning and teaching. |
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Phd in english: college comparison.
PhD in English at Loyal College vs PhD in English at Chandigarh University
Overview | Established in 1925, Loyola College has enjoyed autonomy since that year. This college offers UG, PG, and PhD programs in the humanities, the sciences, and business. | The Punjab State Legislature passed an act on July 10, 2012, creating the university. It is recognized by University Grants Commission under Section 2(f) with the right to confer degrees as per Section 22(1) of the UGC Act, 1956 |
NIRF Ranking | 06 | 27 |
Location | Chennai | Chandigarh |
Average Fees | INR 6,000 per year | INR 70,000 per year |
Average Salary Package | INR 3,50,000 | INR 4,00,000 |
Top Recruiters | Amazon, GenMedic, IBS, Stratagem Solutions | Google, Amazon, VMWare, Dell, Deloitte, Sapient, HP, L&T infotech, HCL, Godrej, Everest, Apollo
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A PhD holder's pay will vary depending on their subject and job. PhD in English jobs in India are available in both the public and private sectors. The typical pay for new hires is between INR 3.5 and 5 LPA. Depending on your qualifications and expertise, it might rise to INR 6–12 LPA. The work scope will expand with experience and expertise. Additionally, government universities will pay professors INR 6 LPA in salaries.
Given below are the PhD in English jobs along with their respective salaries:
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Content Writer | INR 4.5 – 5 LPA |
Head of Department English | INR 10 – 12 LPA |
Technical Writer | INR 6.5 – 8 LPA |
Movie Critic | INR 3.8 – 4.5 LPA |
Journalist | INR 5.5 – 6 LPA |
Translator Public Relations Office | INR 3.5 – 4 LPA |
After earning a PhD in English, jobs in the creative and educating industries are available. Schools and colleges are the first significant locations where PhD in English-qualified scholars may apply for jobs because they are where English is taught the most. They have the option of beginning as Teacher Assistants and moving up to Department Head. Critics may work in the creative field if they have a PhD in cinematography or broadcast media certification. Like articles moderators, and critics. Publisher houses that check and edit books before they are eventually published may also have critics.
The types of work profiles that research scholars completing Ph.Ds in English you obtain are listed below. At this point, it's crucial to keep in mind that a PhD graduate may begin at entry-level or even nominal levels. The prospect doesn't become qualified for higher positions until after a few years of work experience. However, compared to graduates and postgraduates with master's degrees, this frequently happens more quickly.
Listed below is a table that shows a few of the job profiles after completion of the PhD in English.
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Content Writer
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Head of Department English | The English department's head of division oversees the faculty. They take care of the department's professors and raise the students' standards of instruction. |
Technical Writer | For programming, medical, and literary fields, technical writers create and draft correspondences. |
Movie Critic | A critique evaluates a movie's value. These might appear in movies, books, or broadcasts. |
Copy Editor | This job role is popular in publishing houses. The appointee has to proofread and make write-ups error-free. |
PhD English has very promising potential. Despite having a majority of Hindi speakers, English is used in nearly every industry. The most popular career options in India right now are working as a critic, penning publications, and reviewing books and movies.
1. PhD in Religious Studies
In this students probably read a few religious texts as an English major, and regardless of your affiliation (if any), you comprehend their significance. Actually, you don't have to be religious to pursue a PhD in religious studies. Studying religion entails studying ethics, convictions, societies, and individuals.
2. PhD in Linguistics
Language studies, also known as linguistics, cover all facets of language as well as the techniques used to study and model them. When reading a line of dialogue in literary fiction, did you notice how clear the dialect was
3. PhD in History
Record, of course, is the study of the past. At the same, background helps us understand change and how the community we now live in came to be.
"History, despite its wrenching pain, cannot be unlived, but if faced with courage, need not be lived again".– Maya Angelou.
A component of being a student of history is gaining the ability to sort through varied, usually conflicting interpretations. Your bachelor's degree in English will set you up for success.
4. PhD in Media Studies
The works of writers give us direct access to what it means to be human in all its complexity and mystery, just like all other forms of art do. If you discovered that your favorite aspect of majoring in English was the art and literature you encountered, you might want to think about pursuing a PhD in something like Media Studies.
5. PhD in Political Science
Political science and English may at first seem like odd bedfellows. But during your undergraduate studies, you already developed a solid foundation in critical reading and thinking, approached literary analysis through a variety of lenses, and identified the influences of culture, politics, and social issues scattered throughout a work.
Many great works contain references to political, economic, and their interactions. Understanding the historical and philosophical roots of political values is possible through the study of political science.
6. PhD in English
Predictably, a significant in English greatly aids in your preparation for an English Ph.D
A PhD in English provides students with the in-depth understanding of literary criticism they need to meet faculties around the world, from the earliest poetic developments in Old English to the most recent creative work currently being published. You can research literature from the Middle Ages, African American literature, or literature written during the American Revolution, depending on your area of expertise.
Your English bachelor's degree provided you with a large overview, but your PhD will enable you to focus on one area of expertise and develop it further.
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What does a doctorate in english entail.
After earning a PhD in English, there are numerous career options. Writing, training, authorship, and public relations officers can all pursue careers that allow them to interact with people.
The average salary for a Ph. D in an English career in India for the doctorates is around INR 7LPA.
Students must have finished their Master's Degree from a University recognized by UGC.
A PhD in English Literature offers a great opportunity to gain valuable skills in critical analysis, communication, independent research, collaboration, and many more.
Entrance exams are the main factor in determining PhD admittance in 2023, but some universities also accept merit-based applications.
The chances of being accepted into a PhD program are slim to none if candidate don't have the appropriate educational background in the field.
The duration of PhD course is between 3 to 5 years.
Yes, IGNOU offers PhD in English.
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The full form of PhD is Doctor of Philosophy derived from the Latin term Philosophiae Doctor. PhD is the highest degree or doctorate awarded for research in a particular subject. The duration of PhD course is 3 years but can vary from college to college. PhD Eligibility requires students to have pursued a master’s degree or an MPhil with a minimum aggregate score of 55%.
PhD Admission is based on Ph.D entrance exams such as CSIR UGC NET, UGC NET, IIT JAM, NPAT are the top PhD entrance exams. If a candidate wishes to pursue PhD in Engineering and Technology then they must possess a valid GATE score. CSIR UGC NET is the national-level PhD entrance exam conducted twice a year. The registration process for the CSIR UGC NET exam will begin soon and the exam is scheduled for the month of December.
Furthermore, there are various PhD Scholarships available in India which help students to pursue a Ph.D. After completing their PhD degrees, students can choose from a plethora of PhD Jobs and can earn an average salary of INR 6 – 9 lakhs per annum.
Table of Contents
1.1 Why study Ph.D?
2.1 PhD Full form
2.2 PhD vs Doctorate
3.1 Eligibility
3.2 UGC NET
3.3 Important Dates
5.1 Science
5.2 Arts
5.3 Medical
6.1 Government Colleges
6.2 Private Colleges
7.1 PhD in IIT
7.2 JNU PhD
7.3 DU PhD
7.4 Mumbai University PhD
Ph.D Full Form | Doctor of Philosophy |
PhD Duration | 4-6 Years |
PhD Admission | Entrance Exams/Direct Admission |
PhD Specializations | PhD Physics, PhD Computer Science, Phd Psychology, PhD History |
Online PhD Program | IGNOU, IISc Bangalore, Dr. BR Ambedkar Open University Hyderabad |
Top PhD Colleges | IITs, IISc, Jadavpur University, Delhi University, JNU |
PhD or Doctor of Philosophy deals with advanced research regarding a specific subject. PhD courses are available in 3 formats which are Full Time, Part Time PhD and Online PhD. Ph.D Duration is three years which can increase to five to six years depending on the subject.
PhD full form is Doctor of Philosophy. PhD abbreviation is from a Latin term which is Philosophiae Doctor. The term philosophy has little relation to the philosophy subject. In Ph.D the term philosophy comes from the Greek word which means ‘lover of wisdom’.
PhD Full Form – Doctor of Philosophy
Particulars | PhD | Doctorate |
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Objective | The main goal is to make advancements in the field while constructing new knowledge and theories. | The main goal is to advance the field by applying an existing body of knowledge, research and theory. |
Result | Students focus on securing a high academic position and conducting theoretical research. | The focus is to practice in the field and advance to leadership positions or teaching in higher education institutions |
Degree Requirements | Masters Degree | Master’s Degree |
Student Focus | Students seek theoretical Research Experience | Students seek to solve practical problems in a particular field. |
PhD Degree requirements is the process or the prerequisites of getting the Ph.D Degree. This is different in different countries. PhD in India follows rules described by the UGC.
PhD Degree requirements include completion of coursework, presentation of research proposal or synopsis, submission of progress reports, give pre-submission presentation and then defend the thesis in an oral debating atmosphere.
Also See: PhD Jobs
Ph.D. admission is based on enrollment to several universities. Universities accept the results of either national level or university level entrance exams. Top Ph.D. entrance exams are CSIR UGC NET, UGC NET, IIT JAM, and NPAT. If a candidate wishes to pursue PhD in Engineering and Technology then they must possess a valid GATE score. As per the recent directives of the UGC, students who complete a four-year UG degree would be able to directly apply for pursuing a PhD degree in their desired choice of course.
The National Educational Testing Bureau of UGC conducts the National Eligibility Test to determine the eligibility of Indian nationals for Assistant Professor and Junior Research Fellowship and Research Professor in Indian Universities and Colleges.
CSIR UGC NET is a test being conducted to determine the eligibility of Indian nationals for Junior Research Fellowship and for Lectureship /Assistant Professor in Indian universities and colleges subject to fulfilling the eligibility criteria laid down by UGC.
Entrance Exam | Registration Date | Exam Date |
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UGC NET | To be Announced | June 10 – June 21, 2024 |
CSIR NET | To be Announced | To be Announced |
March – May, 2024 | June, 2024 | |
August 31 – October 13, 2023 | February 3, 4, 10, 11, 2024 | |
November 30, 2023 | December 12, 2023 | |
To be Announced | To be Announced | |
To be Announced | To be Announced | |
To be Announced | To be Announced |
There are 3 basic types of PhD Programmes in India. They include full time PhD, Part time PhD and Online PhD.
A Doctor of Philosophy is an academic degree that requires about four years of extensive study and research to earn. The completion of an Online PhD results in significantly improved career prospects. For students or professionals interested in leadership, academia, consulting, research and entrepreneurship, a PhD degree can offer a required qualification.
Learn More: Online PhD Programmes
College Name | Course Name | Duration | Fees |
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Manipal GlobalNXT University | Ph.D. in Education | 36 Months | USD 4000/Year |
UNICAF - Cours en français | Ph.D. Business Administration | - | - |
University of Stirling, UK | Ph.D. in Applied Social Research | 36-96 Months | - |
Manipal Academy of Higher Education Dubai | Ph.D. in Education | 3 Years | USD 6150 |
Ph.D Strategic Leadership | 30 Months | USD 595 | |
Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU) | Ph.D in Management | 3-4 Years | USD 11,250 |
Institute of Lutheran Theology, USA | Ph.D. | 4-6 Years | USD 700 |
Ph.D. | 4-5 Years | INR 16,800 | |
Integrated Ph.D. | 7 Years | INR 16,000 | |
Ph.D. | 3 Years | INR 16,000 |
Students who wish to be funded during their Doctor of Philosophy must clear the NET exam. Passing the NET Exam guarantees stipend from the Government of India irrespective of the University. The student gets INR 31,000 from the Central Government after passing NET. Check: PhD Scholarships
Some of the top PhD scholarships in India that help students complete their Doctor of Philosophy courses are mentioned below:
Scholarship Name | Institution |
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Prime Minister’s Research Fellowship (PMRF) | MHRD, Government of India |
CSIR-UGC JRF Fellowship | Government of India |
DBT-JRF Fellowship | Government of India |
FITM – AYUSH Research Fellowships Scheme | Forum on Indian Traditional Medicine (FITM) and Ministry of Ayush |
SAARC Agricultural PhD Scholarships | SAAR Agricultural Centre |
Swami Vivekananda Single Child Scholarship for Research in Social Science | UGC |
ESSO-NCESS Junior Research Fellowship | ESSO- National Centre for Earth Science Studies |
Vision India Foundation (VIF) Fellowship | Vision India Foundation (VIF) |
Burning Questions Fellowship Awards | Tiny Beam Fund |
Google PhD Scholarships | |
Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Fund Scholarships | Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Fund |
ICHR Junior Research Fellowships (JRF) | Indian Council of Historical Research (ICHR) |
Students have the option of doing Doctor of Philosophy according to their choice. Doctor of Philosophy is available in various streams and subjects. The various subjects available for Doctor of Philosophy according to different streams are mentioned below. See: List of PhD Courses
There are several PhD courses in the Science stream such as PhD in Chemistry, PhD in Clinical Research, PhD in Science, PhD in Bioscience, PhD in Bioinformatics, PhD Biotechnology, PhD in Mathematical and Computational Sciences, PhD in Environmental Science and Engineering, etc.
It is a research-based course that allows students to research in their field. This course involves the study of the complete Arts stream and all its specializations like History, English Literature, Political Science, etc
Ph. D. courses in Medical stream covers all the major areas of medicine including Neurology, epidemiology, genetics as well as various clinical and non-clinical streams. The PhD courses under medical streams are MD Biochemistry, MD Forensic Medicine, MD anesthesiology, MD Pulmonary Medicine, PhD Physiology, MD Skin and VD, etc.
Candiates can apply for PhD courses related to engineering after B.tech. After completion of PhD course in engineering stream, a candidate can start working as a project manager, electrical engineer, application engineer, research engineer, etc in companies such as Dell, Wipro, ABB, DRDO
Areas of specialization for the PhD in management often include Accounting, Decision sciences (decision theory and decision analysis), Economics, Entrepreneurship, Ethics and legal studies, Finance and Health care management.
PhD courses of Pharmacy stream includes Pharm.D, PhD in Pharmacy, PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences, PhD in Pharmacology, PhD in Pharmaceutics, PhD in Pharmaceutical Chemistry, PhD in Medicinal Chemistry, etc. There are diverse roles available after completion of PhD Pharmacy, including those in clinical research, clinical trials, regulatory affairs, drug safety, business development and medical affairs
Course related to PhD commerce streams are PhD in Commerce, PhD in Statistics, PhD in Commerce and Management, PhD in Accountancy, PhD in Business Economics, PhD in Banking and Finance and M.Phil in Commerce. Job opportunities include working as E-Commerce Executive, Accounts Executive, Consultant, etc in government finance sectors such as Reserve Bank of India, State Bank of India
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Ph D courses agriculture stream includes curses such as PhD in Agriculture, PhD in Agronomy, PhD in Genetics and Plant Breeding, PhD in Horticulture, and PhD in Agricultural Economics. PhD in Plant Pathology. In the PhD Agriculture duration, the candidates get to learn how to produce food, fiber and fuel.
PhD courses related to Law are PhD in Law, Doctor of Law (LL.D.), PhD in Legal Studies M.Phil in Law. The PhD in Law course brings ample opportunities for students to choose from. Interesting job profiles that attract PhD in Law graduates are Attorney, Deputy Program Manager, Administrative Coordinator, Legal Manager, Legal Counsel, Legal Consultant, and Legal Affairs Manager.
QS India University Rankings | College Name | Fees (INR) |
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1 | 58,200 | |
2 | 35,200 | |
3 | 42,900 | |
4 | 19,670 | |
5 | 50,000 | |
6 | 64,050 | |
7 | - | |
8 | 8,980 | |
9 | 28,500 | |
10 | 18,150 |
College Name | Fees (INR) |
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1391 | |
30,385 | |
64,100 | |
10,000 | |
10,000 | |
15,000 | |
10,000 | |
14,000 | |
12,000 | |
3,116 |
College Name | Fees (INR) |
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53,000 | |
1,50,850 | |
25,000 | |
1,20,000 | |
1,07,000 | |
59,000 | |
30,000 | |
65,000 | |
30,000 | |
75,000 |
College Name | Fees (INR) |
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Bombay College of Pharmacy | 1,50,850 |
81,500 | |
23,377 | |
2,50,000 | |
40,000 | |
14,920 | |
30,000 | |
30,000 | |
65,000 | |
75,000 |
College Name | Fees (INR) |
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25,000 | |
14,900 | |
25,000 | |
14,900 | |
30,000 |
College Name | Fees (INR) |
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1,07,000 | |
56,000 | |
36,000 | |
25,000 | |
35,000 |
College Name | Fees (INR) |
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1,91,000 | |
1,18,000 | |
52,400 | |
4,00,000 | |
20,500 | |
1,71,000 | |
1,10,000 | |
1,28,000 | |
3,00,000 | |
80,000 |
College Name | Fees (INR) |
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25,000 | |
24,000 | |
65,000 | |
2,14,000 | |
2,24,000 | |
1,68,000 | |
4,50,000 | |
5,30,000 | |
70,000 | |
53,000 |
Top Universities in India provide the best doctor of philosophy courses in India. IITs offer good scope for research in the field of science and engineering.
The minimum eligibility required for applying is 60% aggregate marks in Master's degree and the selection of the candidate is done on the basis of GATE/ CEED/ UGC-NET exams scores. A valid GATE score of at least 660 is required. The total fee of PhD is INR 1.83 lakh.
To be eligible for these programs, at IIT Bombay, candidates need to get a master's degree and crack either of these exams - UGC-NET, or GATE, or CEED. Check out the specializations, and the fees for PhD courses at the IIT Bombay, in the tabulation form below.
Specializations | Average Fees |
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Financial Studies | INR 58,200 |
Economics | |
Intellectual Property Rights Law | |
Computer Science and Engineering | |
Design | |
Biotechnology |
The eligibility criteria for admission to IITM PhD is the candidate must have a Master's degree by Research in Engineering/Technology with a good academic record or a 5 Year Dual Degree in Engineering or 5 Year BS+MS Dual degree from Centrally Funded Technical Institute with a good academic record. For candidates with UG from a CFTI, GATE score is not mandatory.
See: IIT Madras PhD
Specializations | Average Fees |
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Computer Science | INR 19,670 |
Biotechnology | |
Science and Humanities |
Applicants must apply online through their official website Applicants are selected for admission to PhD programs through an evaluation process that includes an interview by a selection committee and the mere application does not imply admission into the Ph.D. program. The minimum education qualification required is master’s degree in the relevant Department of Engineering/ Technology and a GATE qualification.
Specializations | Annual Average Fees |
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Psychology | INR 78,800 |
Economics | |
Physics |
The eligibility criteria for admission to the IIT Bhubaneswar Ph.D. program is a Minimum of 55% marks or 6.0 CGPA (on a 10-point scale) in the Master's degree in an appropriate discipline. A provisional certificate is acceptable or a minimum of 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA (in a 10-point scale) is required in all other examinations with a valid GATE score. The candidate must be UGC-NET(JRF and LS) qualified.
See: IIT Bhubaneswar PhD
Specializations | Annual Average Fees |
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Psychology | INR 43,568 |
English | |
Electrical Engineering |
The basic qualification required for IISC Bangalore PhD Science program is M Sc or equivalent degree in Physical Sciences/ Mathematical Sciences/ Chemical Sciences or BE / B Tech or equivalent degree in any discipline or Graduates of 4-year Bachelor of Science programs. Graduates of any course with a minimum duration of 4 years with a minimum CGPA of 8.0 are eligible to apply to the regular Ph. D. program without requiring any other National Entrance Tests.
See: PhD in IISc Bangalore
Specializations | Average Fees |
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Ecological Sciences | INR 31,000 to INR 35,000 |
Biochemistry | |
Molecular Reproduction; Development and Genetics |
The eligibility criteria for Ph.D. admission in the engineering departments is a Masters's degree. Candidates can apply for a direct PhD after B. Tech./B.E. with a valid GATE score. IITH admits students to the PhD program twice a year. Institute provides a monthly stipend of INR 31,000 for the first two years and INR 35,000 for the next three years.
Specializations | Annual Average Fees |
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Biotechnology | INR 25,095 |
Civil Engineering | |
Computer Science and Engineering |
Candidates can apply either online or offline for the VTU Ph.D. program. The minimum eligibility criteria required is 6.5 CGPA. Selection will be based on work experience and previous performance. Admission to the program is merit- based. The annual fee for the program is INR 7,970 for Karnataka state candidates and INR 19,470 for other state candidates. See: PhD in VTU
Specialization | Annual Average Fees |
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Civil Engineering | INR 74,100 |
Biotechnology | |
Architecture |
Admission is based on the score obtained on University Conducted-Entrance Test and performance in the interview. In order to qualify for the test, candidates need to score at least 50% out of 100.Candidates who have qualified CSIR NET/ UGC NET/ SLET/ KSET/ GATE/ JRF or hold an accredited M. Phil. Degree are exempt from the Ph. D Entrance Test.
Specializations | Total Course Fees |
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Commerce | INR 44,000 |
English | |
Sericulture | |
Geology |
Applications for admission to a Ph. D. program at Amity University are accepted twice a year, for January and July sessions. The admission form is to be filled and submitted online only. The required minimum qualification for admission to a Ph.D Program is a Master’s or M.Phil Degree from any accredited Indian or Foreign University in the relevant field with 55% marks. Eligible candidates will be required to appear in the Selection Process consisting of PET (Ph.D. Entrance Test) and an Interview round as per UGC’s PhD Guidelines.
Specializations | Specializations | Specializations |
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Hospital Administration | Finance | Renewable Energy |
Hospitality | Anthropology | Architecture and Planning |
Psychology | Forensic Science | International Relation |
Law | Chemistry | Cellular and Molecular Oncology |
Commerce | English | Virology |
Mass Communication | Pharmaceutical Sciences | Radiation Biology |
Ecological Sciences | Computer Science and Engineering | Immunology |
Bioinformatics | Materials and Devices | Rural Management |
Natural Resources | Special Education | Fashion Management |
Polymer Science and Technology | Biosensors | Defence and Strategic Studies |
Remote Sensing | Physical Education | Horticulture |
Travel and Tourism Management | Physiotherapy | Physiology |
Economics | Mechanical and Automation Engineering | Microbial Technology |
Then applicants need to download the application form from Jawaharlal Nehru University's official website to apply for the course. Degree holders are eligible for admission, provided they have scored a minimum of 55 percent marks or equivalent grades. Admission is based on a national-level entrance examination followed by an interview. JNU Ph.D. research students receive a monthly stipend of Rs. 28,000 from the Govt.
Specialization | Specialization |
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English | Environmental Science |
Economics | History (Medieval and Modern) |
Geography | Molecular Medicine |
Philosophy | International Politics |
Life Science | Persian |
Law and Governance | Kannada |
International Trade and Development | Canadian Studies |
Hindi | Tamil |
Physical Science | Science Policy |
Arts | Political Science |
Ancient History | Latin American Studies |
Computer Systems | Cinema Studies |
Sanskrit | Women Studies |
Diplomacy and Disarmament | Comparative Politics |
Korean | Media Studies |
Japanese | Chemical Sciences |
Spanish | Mathematical Studies |
Social System | French |
West Asian Studies | North East India Studies |
German | South Asian Studies |
Russian | Social Sciences |
Management of Informal Sector | Chinese Studies |
Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy | African Studies |
Biotechnology | International Legal Studies |
Urdu | Political Geography |
Linguistics | Computational Biology and Bioinformatics |
Population Studies | International Organisation |
Nano Science and Technology | Arabic |
Discrimination and Ecxclusion Studies | - |
For admission to Delhi University Ph.D. program candidates must have completed Master's degree or M. Phil in the respective fields with a minimum aggregate of 55% marks at Delhi University or any other recognized University. The admission to the Program is through an entrance test DUET conducted by the university itself, which results in the shortlisting of the candidates for the interview.
Streams | Streams |
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Commerce | German |
Business Administration | Dermatology |
Pharmacology | Obstetrics and Gynecology Nursing |
History | Electronics and Communication |
Political Science | Anaesthesiology |
Resource Management and Design Application | Pediatrics |
Fabric and Apparel Science | Business Economics |
English | Urdu |
Physical Education | Russian |
Education | Sanskrit |
Philosophy | Punjabi |
Anthropology | Manufacturing Process and Automation Engineering |
Economics | Persian |
Physical Education | Electronics |
Library and Information Science | African Studies |
Psychology | Radiology |
Home Science | French/ Italian/ German/ Hispanic studies |
Surgery | Human Development and Childhood Studies |
Botany | Buddhist Studies |
Social Work | Pulmonary Medicine |
Geology | Biophysics |
Microbiology | Pathology |
Chemistry | Instrumentation and Control |
Hindi | Music |
Operational Research | Plant Molecular Biology |
Medicine | Adult Continuing Education and Extension |
Sociology | Environment Studies |
Linguistics | Arabic |
Genetics | Biochemistry |
Community Medicine | Computer Science |
Pulmonary Medicine | Financial Studies |
Statistics | Physiology |
Biomedical Sciences | Medicinal Microbiology |
Applied Science and Humanities | - |
Candidates can also pursue their PhD degree from Mumbai University . It is a renowned government university, offering the PhD program lasting for 3 years. Candidates need to have a masters or M.Phil degree with a minimum 55% aggregate marks from a recognised educational institute. Also, the candidates should have the valid scores of either GATE, UGC, SET, JRF ICAR, and CSIR.
Specializations | Annual Average Fees |
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Life Science | INR 21,720 |
Commerce | |
English | |
Education | |
African Studies | |
Marathi | |
Sociology | |
Library and Information Science |
IIT Kharagpur is one of the best IITs in India, and also belongs among the best colleges all over the nation. It achieved the 5th rank both in 2020, and 2019, by the NIRF. IIT Kharagpur offers a total of 17 PhD courses. The minimum eligibility to pursue a doctorate degree at IIT Kharagpur , needs a minimum CGPA mark of 6.5 or aggregate marks of 60%, at postgraduate level.
Specializations | Average Annual Fees |
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Science | INR 50,000 |
Humanities and Social Science | |
Mechanical Engineering | |
Engineering and Technology | |
Management Studies | |
Working Professionals |
Top Universities around the world that offer the best Phd courses are ranked according to QS World University Rankings. The rankings of both 2021 and 2020 are provided so as to make comparative analysis of the Universities.
Universities | 2021 | 2022 |
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1 | 1 | |
2 | 2 | |
3 | 3 | |
4 | 5 | |
5 | 4 | |
ETH Zurich - Swiss Federal Institute of Technology | 6 | 6 |
7 | 7 | |
8 | 9 | |
9 | 10 | |
10 | 8 |
Harvard University is one of the best educational institutes all over the world. Millions of candidates set their focus to get admission to this university, to pursue their respective courses. It offers numerous programs, along with Doctorate courses, having 8 different specializations. PhD courses in this institute, bear an average course fee around INR 38 lakhs.
Also, the university offers the research programs on both full-time and part-time basis. Every candidate must crack the GRE or GMAT exam for admission to this college. The subjects on which aspirants can research in this college are -
MIT or Massachusetts Institute of Technology also comes among the top universities in the world. It is a private university, with an employment rate of 82%. It gained 3rd position among the National Universities as per the US news, in 2020. MIT is a very much renowned institute for pursuing PhD courses. It offers a total of 29 different research programs. The average course fee for doctorate programs at MIT is around 21 lakhs. All the students have to submit their GRE entrance exam scores to be eligible.
The PhD specializations offered in MIT are -
Physics | Mathematics |
Computational Science and Engineering | Doctor of Medicine |
Brain and Cognitive Sciences | Nuclear Science and Engineering |
Oxford University , also belongs among the best universities in the world as per the QS World ranking and many agencies It is also regarded as the best university all over the world by many experts. It is a public research university having an acceptance rate of 15%. Oxford University has an international students percentage of 45%, and it is worth-pursuing PhD here. It offers a total of 17 research program, that are listed below -
Computer Science | Law |
Molecular and Cellular Medicine | Modern Statistics and Statistical Machine Learning |
Medical Sciences | Finance |
Surgical Sciences | Management |
Stanford University in the USA, California is one of the most distinguished research institutes all over the world. It is among the top 5 colleges of the world, and has a terrific rating when it comes to pursuing research programs at this university. It is significantly renowned for offering research programs. Candidates can access approx. 60 PhD courses, at the Stanford University. The specializations offered here, are -
Materials Science and Engineering | Applied Physics |
Immunology | Organizational Behavior |
Operations Information and Technology | Cancer Biology |
Aeronautics and Astronautics | Management Science and Engineering |
Chemical and Systems Biology | Economic Analysis and Policy |
Brilliants of students all over the world, come to Cambridge University , to pursue their PhD degree here. It is a private university, with a good acceptance rate of 16%. The number of international students at this institute per year is 9,000.
Candidates have to either crack GMAT or GRE entrance exam, to be eligible for the research programs at Cambridge University. It is arguably the best university to pursue PhD courses. Candidates can access a total of 66 doctorate programs here. Check out the specializations offered here, below.
Engineering | Computer Science |
Law | Surgery |
Biotechnology | Business |
Physics | Pharmacology |
Chemistry | Genetics |
Biological Science - EBI | Architecture |
Biostatistics | Plant Sciences |
After pursuing a PhD, students can choose from a number of PhD Jobs . Some of the most popular job opportunities after completing a PhD Degree are mentioned below.
Job Profile | Job Description | Average Salary |
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University Professor | A professor helps the students and guides them with their studies, researches etc. Their main role is to teach academic and vocational subjects | INR 6-10 LPA |
Market Research Analyst | A Market Research Analyst will have the competence of gathering and analysing large amounts of data and comprehending the findings in a comprehensive way. | INR 9-12 LPA |
Start-Up Mentors | They provide their perspective on the direction that a startup may take and they also advise on new ideas | INR 6 LPA |
Authors | Authors holding a PhD degree write about the subject that interests readers and which they have done their specializations and researches | INR 9 LPA |
Ques. What is a PhD?
Ans. A PhD, or Doctor of Philosophy, is the highest academic degree awarded by universities. It involves original research and the contribution of new knowledge to a specific field.
Ques. How long does it take to complete a PhD?
Ans. The duration of a PhD varies, but it typically takes around 3 to 5 years. The time can be influenced by factors such as research complexity, program structure, and individual progress.
Ques. What can I get a PhD degree in?
Ans. There are multiple fields on which you can specialize in a PhD program. Some of the popular doctorate level courses are -
Ques. Is a PhD after a Masters?
Ques. Is there an age limit for enrolling in a PhD program?
Ans. Generally, there is no age limit for enrolling in a PhD program. Admissions are based on academic qualifications, research potential, and alignment with the program's objectives.
Ques. What is the salary of a PhD?
Ques. What is the easiest PhD to get?
Ques. Can I skip my Masters and do a PhD?
Ques. Can I complete my PhD in 2 years?
Ques. Which PhD has the highest salary?
Ques. Is it free to get a PhD?
Ques. What qualities characterize a great PhD student?
Ques. Is it OK to start a PhD at age 40?
Ques. What are the right reasons for anyone to pursue a PhD?
Ans. Pursuing a PhD comes with long-term career goals and helps the aspirant make a significant contribution towards his selected field.
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During Phd, you have to pay 6700 rupees fees for the course work and after the course work you have to pay 3700 rupees per sem. For the hostel, you have to pay 2400 yearly for phd candidates. and the university has given non net fellowship which is 8000 per month for every phd scholar.
lots of seminar conferences and workshops are organized by the university. also celebrated lots of festivals and national festivals. every year university conducts an essay writing quiz competition and many more competitions. also every year university conducts sports week.
Student become eligible for campus from 2 second Year means from 4 semester. Wipro and many multi national companies. They have given 3 lakh to 4 lakhs package. 20% of students from course are getting placements offer. I'm trying to get a job in company.
The campus life was really exciting and much more new to learn during annual fest , sports and extracurricular activities on the campus. students of course used to get part in it. It really gives a great platform to show there talent.
There are well opportunities available for the students studying here. From clerk staff to research associate officials there are options available to all levels. One can apply online.There are options for the students to apply for the fellowship for which the students can get 5500 as stipend. For scientists in grades such as B, C, D, the approx. salary is Rs 5 lakh to Rs 6.5Lakh. Training Module helps in career improvement with promotion scheme. This leads to medical facilities, Pension benefits, transport services, canteen services etc.
I only have positive reviews to write about the college. They not only provide their students with ample opportunity to grow and learn in an understanding environment but also provide them with facilities that are necessary for the studies. I have learnt a lot and grown as a better person after spending time in this college. The faculty is not just good but understanding as well. The college doesn?t boast about itself but it upholds its reputation very well.
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To get the entrance in Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology College, candidates should achieve first class marks in M.Sc / M.Tech / MS degree or the same in Meteorology, Atmospheric Sciences, Chemistry, Ocean Sciences, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Geophysics, or any other region of Earth Sciences or any related subject with Physics and Mathematics at the graduate stage. Those appearing for final exam can also apply but the final selection will be based on detailed interview at Pune in June or July every year. As you can submit the online forms along with CV.The original documents like mark sheet of qualifying examination and certificate of matriculation exam will be returned to the candidates right away after verification and the attested photocopy of the document will be kept by the institution of higher education for record. The candidate which is selected must pay the required charges at the time of admission.
Extracurricular activities of IITM have huge way to join in an activity you enjoy and convene new people, and they can also be an important part of your institute. In institute, students show your interests and talents. It let you take part in an activity you enjoy, whether that's playing football, painting, Sports, Gym, Computer Labs and vast collection of Books, Journals & Magazines etc. IITM provides the world class infrastructure, with hosting center for climate change research. It make students not only enjoy but also makes you happier but can also give you a much needed break from stress. It organizes obligatory general medical checkup camps for all the members of institutes.
Our college have a limited placements opportunities but in the course like Ph.D., there are millions of opportunities available for the students to apply in the government and private sector for jobs and internships and gain experience towards the same.
The course educational program is significantly drawn towards the parts of research in the territory of medication. The structure of the course is progressively useful in contrast and can bring millions of opportunities to the table for students.
The college does not host or conduct any events or extracurricular activities for the students. They do conduct a few which are educational for the students and related to their field of study. Other than that not many are conducted.
The faculty of the college are very well qualified and are trained very well. They have a lot of experience in their fields of study and pass on that knowledge to us. They help in clearing doubts and are very professional.
Our college loves to enhance the skills of ten students and hence why a lot of events such as seminars and talks hosted by different guests are conducted in our college. The students take part in order to gain more knowledge.
Comparing our institute to other institutes our Institute fee is pretty nominal and feasible. The students are given a Stipend for researching and finding more about the viruses so the students can use that to pay the fee.
The institute was created with the sole purpose of creating practical solutions to the problems of agricultural engineering, and focusing on research and academic training for the next generation of agricultural scientists. And I can proudly say, that it lives up to its expectations.
I wanted to specialize in post harvest machinery, and the Central Institute of Post Harvest Engineering and Technology specializes in the field. I saw an invitation for application for PhD, and applied. This was followed by an interview, after which I was admitted.
The institute does not have a placement cell, and with the rigorous training, seminars and workshops the employability of the researchers is never in question. There are a few options to choose from, and you can even apply to CIPHET when there are vacancies for ongoing or proposed projects.
My time here is proving to be enriching and inspiring. There are so many things to learn, and I can hardly think of a better place for that. My network circle is wonderful, and we are just a bunch of dedicated, passionate people trying to give our contribution to our respective fields.
The university has a well established placement cell who ensures that the students are placed in right industries. The placement cell organizes many seminars, guest lectures, conferences, corporate meet, personality development, communication skills and counselling sessions to make the students ready for campus interview. After completing the course, students can take up various competitive examination of UPSC, Banking and other sectors.
The seniors of our institute organizes many events and festivals like Foundation day, Freshers day, sports and cultural events, Flag hosting on Republic and Independence day, Teachers day, Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, International Yoga Day etc. These festivals are organized in a very big way in which both teachers and students take part.
Overall experience as a student of this institute , i can say that the placement and job opportunities was good in our institute. Many government and private companies come to our college for campus recruitment. The training and placement cell of the institute takes care of training and placement activities for the students by inviting many companies.
Central Institute of Post Harvest Engineering and Technology was one of the best and reputed institute. The institute provides very good facilities and education to the students. The faculty and non faculty members are very good and helpful. The institute provides a very good quality education to the students. It was a proper place for studying.
The students committee of our college organizes many indoor and outdoor activities in our college. The college has a large playground in which many outdoor games and cultural activities are organized. As, i have very much interest in outdoor activities, so i participate in all outdoor activities organized by the college. It was a very fun and good moment for all the students.
The college organizes many events and festivals like National conference, Yoga Day, celebration of kannada Rajyotsava, World Disabled Day, Krishnamela, Holi, Celebration of Constitution Day, Diwali, observance of Vigilance Awareness week etc are organized. All teachers and students participate in all the events and festivals organized by the college.
The admission to the college is based on the merit list. Once your name lies in the the list you are called for an interview. The interview process is important and holds a lot of weightage for the admission. Sometimes if there are a lot of candidates then a written exam is conducted.
The fee is feasible enough for students hailing from middle class. The course duration is of 2 years. I never felt any difficulty in paying the fee. The examination fee is asked differently prior to the exams which are held every semester.
The teachers are educated enough. They are quite strict in terms of assignment and projects which is a good trait for a teacher. The non- faculty staff is professional. During my second year I had a problem with my attendance issue, they helped and sorted the issue immediately.
The course is extensive enough. It is based on a lot of paper work and research stuff. Instead of theoretical approach a lot of practical approach is also done. The course is for 2 year duration. Exams conducted are mostly based on the thesis and journal work.
The institute offer various job opportunities to the students. Many renowned companies visit our institute to offer placements. Many of my friends got placed in good companies and are paid quite well. Our institute also provide us with career guidance which build s our personality.
The fee structure is quite reasonable and practical. They charged Rs 62,000 per year which is prudent. The facilities are various therefore, the money we have paid is low. We are even offered guaranteed jobs after the end of the course, so the amount they are charging is justified.
After the completion of our research work and PhD, there is an ample of opportunities for the candidates . There are carrier opportunities in the field of diagnostics , administrative officer post and various other golden opportunities knocks the door of the qualified candidates. Candidates can also grab the job opportunity at the same research center itself or the other depending upon their choice and interests.
The fees of the research center is quite feasible. The fees is very much economical and easily affordable. Comparing the opportunities and facilities provided to us and understanding of every thing in a modern way with modern tools and technologies , the fees seems to be the best value for money . The return on investment is great at this research center.
The fee structure is more or less feasible the structure of the fee is described well once the student visit the college campus physically. based on which the students can apply further.But as much as i perceived many students earmark this college due to its fee structure.
Students consenting for PH.D curriculum need to apply online with all the details and an Updated Resume with work experience and the organization's name. Once this process is completed the students will receive an automated mail from college.
You should have a postgraduate degree with you. The application form is available online you can fill it with required details and then there is a walk-in interview for all the candidates and on the basis of performance in the interview admission will be taken.
After completing the doctorate degree you will have a number of options available for you. You can either apply for the post of professor for any college or university or you can opt some other options according to your preferences.
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The fee structure of Ph.D in Science is very nominal and not at all expensive. The cost is around 20thousand which is a very feasible and affordable amount. Also the institution funds all the research work of the students. Hence the fee structure is very good.
The admission for the course would be through the interview which would be held for about three days consecutively. The base of the selection would be the candidate should possess a post-graduate in science, agriculture, or the technology related to science in a recognized university.
The events mostly celebrated in the college are the technical events and they would give high importance to the national and the international level conferences as well as the paper presentations at the college. Therefore the whole technical events would be given its importance.
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A PhD in Sweden is an opportunity to study in a country that combines a historic higher education system with a culture of ingenuity and invention. The country’s universities date back to the fifteenth century, whilst Swedish brands and technologies such as Spotify, IKEA and Bluetooth continue to shape the modern world.
This covers what you need to know about PhD study in Sweden , including information on applications, funding opportunities and doctoral fees (spoiler: there aren’t any).
If the goal for your doctorate is to produce original and potentially innovative work (it should be) then a PhD in Sweden may well be the ideal choice.
Like its Scandinavian neighbours, Sweden is also a highly tolerant country, with progressive and inclusive laws that support LGBT rights and welcome international students and visitors.
Here's some reasons to consider a PhD in Sweden for international students:
We’ve studiously avoided making any ABBA references in this section, but if you want a university to take a chance on your research proposal and eventually give you, give you, give you a PhD without charging much money, money, money for fees*. . . well, there are worse destinations to choose than Sweden.
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There are 39 state-funded universities and equivalent institutions in Sweden, alongside a smaller number of privately funded higher education providers.
Degrees are organised using a three-cycle system , in common with the wider European Higher Education Area . Your PhD in Sweden will be a third-cycle qualification , usually taking place after Bachelors (first cycle) and Masters (second cycle) study.
Higher education providers in Sweden are divided into two types:
The distinction between these two categories isn’t always obvious or clear from an institution’s name (university colleges may simply refer to themselves as universities). The good news is that you don’t need to worry too much about it. As a PhD student you’re likely to end up studying at a university, but the smaller number of doctoral programmes offered by university colleges are equally rigorous and respected.
Sweden is home to one of Europe’s top-performing higher education systems, at least so far as university rankings are concerned. Of the 38 universities in Sweden, 10 rank within the current Times Higher Education world top 400.
University | THE 2024 | QS 2024 | ARWU 2023 |
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Karolinska Institute | 50 | - | 37 |
KTH Royal Institute of Technology | =97 | =73 | 201-300 |
Lund University | =106 | =85 | 151-200 |
Uppsala University | =140 | 105 | 82 |
Stockholm University | =185 | 118 | 98 |
Chalmers University of Technology | 189 | 129 | 401-500 |
University of Gothenburg | 201-250 | 187 | 101-150 |
Linköping University | 251-300 | =268 | 301-400 |
Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences | 301-350 | - | 301-400 |
Umeå University | 401-500 | =465 | 601-700 |
World University Rankings, and . Visit their websites for more information. |
University rankings can help you choose a PhD project or programme, provided you know what to look at. Our guide explains how to use rankings as a prospective postgraduate.
A PhD in Sweden represents the highest level of academic achievement for students. As in other countries, the emphasis is on your independent research towards an original thesis that makes a new contribution to knowledge in your field.
Doctoral level study in Sweden takes one of two forms:
A standard PhD in Sweden requires a minimum of four years full-time work (equivalent to 240 ECTS credits ) and awards a full doctorate (along with the all-important title of ‘doctor’).
Alternatively, you may choose to study for a shorter licentiate degree. This generally only requires two years of full-time work towards a shorter and less ambitious thesis (equivalent to 120 ECTS credits ). The Swedish licentiate is similar to the Master of Philosophy (MPhil) offered in the UK or other countries and some students initially enrol for this qualification before upgrading to become full PhD candidates.
The academic year in Sweden runs from August to June with two teaching terms (August to January and January to June) separated by summer and winter holidays. As a PhD student you’ll normally work more flexibly throughout the year, but some additional courses and other activities may be linked to specific teaching periods.
You’ll complete your PhD (or licentiate) with the support of two or more expert supervisors whose job it will be to guide your work. Their roles will vary slightly depending on your field:
You’ll always have at least two PhD supervisors, one of whom will be the principal supervisor for your PhD. Some universities also appoint additional assistant supervisors with responsibility for specific tasks (such as training or pastoral care and support).
Your supervisors’ roles and expectations will be set by your university. As a minimum they’ll usually include arranging regular progress meetings, reviewing results and drafts and supporting you as you prepare to submit your thesis. Some additional responsibilities might include identifying and fulfilling training needs or assisting with other aspects of your professional and academic development.
Our guides explain how to choose (and contact ) a PhD supervisor and introduce the working relationship you'll have with yours as a doctoral student.
Your main focus during a PhD in Sweden will be the original research required for your thesis. You’ll normally begin by assessing the scholarship in your subject (a literature review) before moving on to collecting sources or experimental data and eventually writing up your conclusions and results.
Some universities also offer more structured training alongside your research. This may involve attending short courses and / or attending short courses on research methods and other useful skills for your project.
It’s also common for PhD students at Swedish universities to serve as junior academic staff within their departments or faculties as part of their funding arrangements. If so, you’ll also have additional duties such as teaching or demonstrating.
The assessment of a Swedish PhD is based on the quality of the doctoral thesis you submit at the end of your research. This needs to demonstrate that your work has been original, that it has made a significant contribution to your subject and that you have personally been responsible for designing and carrying out the research involved.
All of these qualities will be formally assessed during a final public defence of your thesis.
This is similar to the viva voce used in the UK and other countries but follows a slightly different procedure. Instead of being examined in private, you will present your thesis to an examining committee in front of an audience that may include other academics, fellow PhD students and your family and friends.
One of the committee will be an external expert (from outside your university) appointed to serve as your ‘opponent’. They will ask questions about your thesis and challenge you to explain your findings and conclusions. Other members of the committee (and audience) may also ask questions.
At the end of the examination your committee will decide whether or not you have successfully defended your thesis and can be awarded your PhD. This ‘live’ examination process may seem daunting, but you should think of it as an appropriate climax for your research, allowing you to assert your expertise and prove your qualification. It’s also quite rare for students to fail at this stage.
Looking to study a Masters in Sweden? We have all the information you need on our sister site, FindAMasters .
There are no fees for PhD study in Sweden at state-funded universities (note that this doesn’t apply to Masters or Bachelors degrees). Doctoral programmes are free for EU, EEA and international (non EU) students.
The same applies to application fees – you don’t need to pay these for a PhD in Sweden.
You will need to cover your accommodation and living costs, but support may be available from your university to help with this.
It’s common for PhD students in Sweden to also be recognised as staff, subject to an employment contract with their university. If applicable, this pays you to a salary known as a study grant ( utbildningsbidrag ) worth approximately €1,500 per month (but subject to tax).
Your employment status may vary during your PhD. For the first two years you will receive your study grant, but not be entitled to benefits and social security. For the final two years you will normally hold a full employment contract ( anställning ) and be entitled to support during illness, parental leave or other circumstances. More information will be available from your university.
In return for your study grant you will normally be required to carry out some responsibilities within your department, such as teaching undergraduates or assisting with administrative work.
Other scholarships and bursaries for PhD study in Sweden may also be available to help top up (or substitute for) a study grant.
The main source of PhD funding for international students in Sweden is the Swedish Institute (SI). They offer scholarships for students from specific regions including Turkey, the Balkans and the Baltic. More information is available on the official Study in Sweden website.
Other funding may be available from universities in Sweden, or from specific academic organisations and research charities relevant to your subject area. Our guides provide information on a range of PhD scholarships and other funding options .
You should apply directly to universities for PhD study in Sweden. How you do so will depend on the kind of project you are interested in:
However you apply, make sure you check the specific requirements and procedure with your university.
Swedish universities are free to set their own entry requirements for PhD study . The minimum qualification will usually be a Bachelors degree in an appropriate subject, but a Masters is also desirable – particularly if you’re applying for funding.
Just as important as your previous qualifications will be your ability to demonstrate previous research experience . This could simply be the dissertation project for one or both of your previous degrees, but it’s important that you can show some preparation for the independent research you’ll be doing on your PhD.
The general eligibility criteria for PhD applications in Sweden is similar to most other countries in the EU.
A large proportion of teaching at Swedish universities takes place in English. This means you won’t necessarily need to know Swedish to study abroad in Sweden, but it’s worth checking with the specific university or department you plan to study within. Even if English isn’t required, picking up some language skills will help you settle in and enjoy your degree.
If English isn’t your first language you may need to submit a recognised test score . Exceptions might be made if you’ve completed a previous university degree taught in English.
Your university may invite you for an interview as part of the admissions process (in person, or online). This is a good sign! It means your application is suitably interesting and impressive and the university wants to hear more from you.
Visa information for uk students in sweden.
UK students will no longer be EU citizens from the 2021-22 academic year onwards. This means you may be considered as an international student when studying in Sweden. You may be subject to different visa requirements and fee rates, unless otherwise stated.
You won’t need a visa to study in Sweden as a PhD student (student visas are required for visits of less than three months, but your PhD is guaranteed to take longer than this!).
If you’re a citizen of an EU, EEA or Nordic country (a group that includes Finland, Denmark, Iceland and Norway as well as Sweden) you won’t need a residence permit to live in Sweden during your PhD. However, you will need to register with a local branch of the Swedish Tax Agency ( Skatteverket ).
You’ll need to bring your passport plus any marriage or birth certificates (if you are married and / or have children). You’ll also need to bring proof of admission to a Swedish university and a signed declaration that you have sufficient funds to live on during your PhD (the minimum requirement is €826 per month ).
Students from countries outside the EU, EEA and Nordic group must formally apply for a residence permit in order to study in Sweden for longer than three months.
You can do this online. You’ll need to provide copies of your passport, along with proof that you have been admitted to a Swedish university, have paid the first instalment of your tuition fees and can support yourself financially during your PhD the minimum requirement is €826 per month ).
All students in Sweden will need full health insurance. If you already hold a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) you will normally be automatically covered. Alternatively, your university may provide cover as part of your study grant, or offer an affordable policy for you to purchase.
Sweden is a multicultural and inclusive country with plenty of opportunities for talented PhD graduates to apply their skills and expertise. Who knows – your work could be part of the next great Swedish innovation.
EU, EEA and Nordic students can live and work in Sweden without restriction. Other international students will need to apply for a post-study residence permit , allowing you to stay in Sweden for another six months as you look for work. To obtain this you’ll need to have completed your degree, still be in Sweden and hold a valid passport.
If you are successful in finding a job within six months, you can go on toapply for a work permit. Further information is available from the Swedish Migration Office .
Ready to start browsing some current PhD opportunities in Sweden ? Alternatively, you can look at our other guides to PhD study abroad .
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