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PhD Spanish and Portuguese at The Ohio State University

The Ohio State University, United States

Programme overview

The Department of Spanish and Portuguese offers integrated MA/PhD programmes in Hispanic Linguistics, Iberian Studies, Latin American Cultural and Literary Studies, and Literatures and Cultures of the Portuguese-Speaking World. All applicants apply directly to the PhD, and those without a prior MA in the field may earn one on the way to the PhD.

Department: Department of Spanish and Portuguese  |  Duration: Typically funded for five years  |  Intake: Autumn 2027  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Columbus, OH, United States

What you will study

Four areas: Hispanic Linguistics, Iberian Studies, Latin American Cultural and Literary Studies, and Literatures and Cultures of the Portuguese-Speaking World, with optional minors such as film studies, Latino studies, literary and cultural theory and folklore.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Application deadline for Autumn 2027 is Dec 10, 2026 (US and international; funding deadline same, earlier recommended for international applicants). Required: statement of intent, curriculum vitae, letters of recommendation, academic writing sample, transcripts and relevant test scores. Applicants may be interviewed by faculty, including to assess Spanish and/or English proficiency. International applicants need TOEFL iBT 79 (4.0 on the TOEFL scale launched January 2026), IELTS Academic 6.5 or Duolingo 120 (Graduate School minimum for this programme).

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.

Intake: Autumn 2027

Duration: Typically funded for five years

Apply through the official page: https://gpadmissions.osu.edu/

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