PhD Slavic Languages and Literatures at Harvard University

Programme overview

In this interdisciplinary program, which is traditionally centered on literary studies, you will explore film studies, cultural studies, the visual arts, urban studies, material history, and much more. This program offers you the opportunity to study a broad range of Slavic traditions, including Russian, Ukrainian, Czech, Polish, Bosnian, Croatian, and Serbian.

Faculty: Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences | Department: Slavic Languages and Literatures | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall | Location: Cambridge, MA, United States

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Entry requirements

Harvard Griffin GSAS admission (programme-specific) - Academic Background: Applicants with traditional and nontraditional preparation in the field are welcome to apply, as long as their foreign language, linguistic, and literary studies skills are strong. Formal training in literature or linguistics is highly desirable for admission. Writing Sample: A writing sample is required as part of the application and should be a recent and extensive sample of the student’s written work in English and should be between 20 to 25 pages. Personal Statement: Required. Standardized Tests: GRE General: Optional.

USD 59,048 a year (2026-2027). Full tuition rate for the first two years of study (reduced in years 3-4); PhD students typically receive grants covering tuition. Source

Intake: Fall

Apply through the official page: https://gsas.harvard.edu/apply

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