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PhD Linguistics at Stanford University

Stanford University, United States

Programme overview

Through the completion of advanced coursework and strong methodological and analytical training, the doctoral program prepares students to make original contributions to knowledge in linguistics, articulate the results of their work, and demonstrate its significance to linguistics and related fields. At every stage in the program, students are encouraged to present and publish their research and to develop active professional profiles. This program is full time.

Faculty: School of Humanities and Sciences  |  Department: Linguistics  |  Duration: 135 units minimum  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Stanford, CA, United States

What you will study

Programme load is 135 units minimum. Requirements are organised into: Program Requirements; Teaching Requirement; Research Requirement; Advancement to Candidacy; Oral Exam; Dissertation; Language Requirement.

Career pathways

Through the completion of advanced coursework and strong methodological and analytical training, the doctoral program prepares students to make original contributions to knowledge in linguistics, articulate the results of their work, and demonstrate its significance to linguistics and related fields.

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Application information

Entry requirements

University-level graduate admission (Graduate Admissions): a U.S. bachelor's degree or international equivalent, transcripts for every institution attended, a statement of purpose, three letters of recommendation, and TOEFL/IELTS scores unless exempt (U.S. citizens and permanent residents, native English speakers, or applicants with English-medium degrees). Each graduate programme sets its own GRE policy (required, optional or not considered). Programme-specific criteria are set by the department.

Tuition is charged for Autumn, Winter and Spring quarters (Summer quarter also billed separately). Graduate programmes such as PhD and Master's in Computer Science admit for Autumn entry only; Education PhD and Master's programmes begin September 20, 2027.

The graduate application fee is $125, nonrefundable. Deadlines are set by each programme: Computer Science PhD December 8, 2026; Education PhD November 16, 2026.

Apply through the official page: https://gradadmissions.stanford.edu/apply

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