PhD Latin American and Iberian Cultures at Columbia University

Programme overview

The department gives rigorous training in the literatures and cultures of Spain and Latin America with room for comparative and interdisciplinary work; it is housed in Casa Hispanica, home of the Hispanic Institute and the journal Revista Hispanica Moderna.

Faculty: Graduate School of Arts and Sciences | Department: Latin American and Iberian Cultures | Intake: Fall | Study mode: full-time | Location: New York, NY, United States

What you will study

Students specialize in one or more areas of Hispanic studies and take courses in disciplines such as Comparative Literature, Philosophy, History and English. Students earn the MA and MPhil en route; funding runs through the fifth year (four years with a year of advanced standing).

Career pathways

Graduates have secured tenure-track positions at institutions including Princeton, Yale, Cornell, Duke and Georgetown.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants submit one transcript per school attended, a statement of academic purpose, a personal statement and a resume. Three letters of evaluation (at least two from academic recommenders). Writing sample: 15 to 20 pages, double-spaced. GRE General and GRE Subject scores are not required. International applicants whose undergraduate degree is from an institution in a country whose official language is not English submit TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo English Test scores. Fall 2027 entry application deadline: December 3, 2026.

Intake: Fall

Apply through the official page: https://www.gsas.columbia.edu/content/prospective-students

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