Brown University campus

Arts & Humanities

PhD Portuguese and Brazilian Studies at Brown University

Brown University, United States

Programme overview

The program covers the language, literatures and cultures of the Portuguese-speaking world, with concentrations in continental and insular Portugal, Brazil, Lusophone Africa and Luso-America. The core emphasis is Portuguese language and Luso-Brazilian literature and culture, with an interdisciplinary component allowed.

Department: Portuguese and Brazilian Studies  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Providence, RI, United States

What you will study

Sixteen courses, reading ability in a second foreign language, a general examination on a list of 50 books (second year), major research paper and book review (third year), pre-dissertation colloquium (fourth year) and dissertation.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

GRE (General and Subject) not required. Three letters of recommendation. Writing sample in English or Portuguese. Application deadline January 3, 2027.

USD 74,568 a year (2026-27). Doctoral tuition rate for all PhD students, 2026-27 (Fall $37,284 + Spring $37,284). Tuition only; excludes required fees and health insurance. Incoming doctoral students receive guaranteed funding that includes tuition remission. Source

Applications to MFA and doctoral programmes are submitted online through the Graduate School application; the non-refundable application fee is $75. Many programmes have a January 1 deadline, with decisions four to eight weeks after the deadline; deadlines are set by each programme.

Apply through the official page: https://graduateprograms.brown.edu/

Explore more study programmes

Arts & Humanities

AB German Studies

Brown University, United States

Degree
Bachelor's
Next intake
First-year entry is in the fall; transfer students may enter in Fall or Spring.

Arts & Humanities

AB Linguistics

Brown University, United States

Degree
Bachelor's
Next intake
First-year entry is in the fall; transfer students may enter in Fall or Spring.

Arts & Humanities

AB Medieval Cultures

Brown University, United States

Degree
Bachelor's
Next intake
First-year entry is in the fall; transfer students may enter in Fall or Spring.

Arts & Humanities

AB Music

Brown University, United States

Degree
Bachelor's
Next intake
First-year entry is in the fall; transfer students may enter in Fall or Spring.

Arts & Humanities

AB Sociology

Brown University, United States

Degree
Bachelor's
Next intake
First-year entry is in the fall; transfer students may enter in Fall or Spring.

View all study programmes →

Ready to start your study abroad journey?

Book a free consultation with our expert counsellors and take the first step towards your dream university.

Copyrights © 2026 StudyMapped. All rights reserved.