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PhD Linguistics at Indiana University Bloomington

Indiana University Bloomington, United States

Programme overview

Students build on coursework to become experts in specific areas of language investigation. The programme is described as one of the largest in the nation, with research spanning acoustics, grammatical theory and second language learning, and prepares graduates for postdoctoral positions or tenure-track faculty roles.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences  |  Department: Department of Linguistics  |  Location: Bloomington, IN, United States

What you will study

A substantive minor outside the department is required. Concentrations: Computational Linguistics, and African Languages and Linguistics.

Career pathways

Postdoctoral positions and tenure-track faculty roles.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Department of Linguistics PhD (General, Computational, African Languages): baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution; GRE not required; three letters of recommendation; statement of purpose of 300-700 words; writing sample; prior linguistics coursework and fit with faculty interests considered; no minimum GPA stated. International applicants need TOEFL iBT 92 or IELTS 7.0. Fall 2027 deadlines: international December 1, 2026; domestic January 5, 2027.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

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