Linguistics PhD at University at Buffalo

Programme overview

Comprehensive doctoral programme covering the major areas of linguistics, with faculty focus on the language-cognition interface, empirically grounded linguistic theory, cross-linguistic studies and in-depth study of individual non-English languages. 100% in person.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences | Department: Department of Linguistics | Duration: 5 years full-time (72 credit hours) | Intake: Fall; funding deadline Dec 15 | Study mode: In Person / Full Time | Location: Buffalo, NY, United States

What you will study

72 credit hours in phonetics, phonology, morphology, semantics, syntax and discourse/pragmatics, with an MA phase followed by a PhD phase.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Linguistics PhD: bachelor's degree or equivalent (master's not required); three letters of recommendation (at least two from faculty); writing sample of 2,500-3,000 words; statement of purpose (2-3 pages); CV; transcripts. International applicants: TOEFL iBT 79, IELTS 6.5, PTE 55 or Duolingo 120. December 15 deadline for applicants seeking funding; funded admits receive a stipend and tuition remission. Application fee $75.

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.

Entry terms and deadlines vary by programme; applicants apply directly to UB through the Graduate School application, with some programmes using external national applications plus a supplemental UB application.

A non-refundable application fee is required for each programme applied to; fees vary by programme and payment instructions are emailed after the application is submitted.

Law (JD) application fee is $85; applicants submit the LSAT or GRE.

MD: AMCAS application accepted June 1 to November 15; supplemental application and materials due December 1; supplemental fee $100; Early Decision AMCAS due August 1 and supplemental due August 31.

Apply through the official page: https://www.buffalo.edu/grad/explore/admissions/apply.html

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