PhD Communication at University of Arizona

Programme overview

The Ph.D. in Communication offers in-depth study and research training for students seeking careers in academia or industry. It centers on theories of communication and research methodologies and allows you to choose electives that cater to your particular interests. Specialization options include media and new technologies in interpersonal, health, intergroup and political communication. Opportunities for faculty-supervised research and a dissertation enhance learning for the duration of the program.

Faculty: College of Social & Behavioral Sciences | Duration: 6 years / 64 units | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tucson, AZ, United States

What you will study

Core Courses (9 units): All students must complete 500, 561, and 571 with a grade of B or better in each. For students who have already completed 500, 561, 571 as part of our M.A. program or another M.A. program, those units must be replaced by 9 elective units approved by the student’s advisor.

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Entry requirements

Graduate College minimum (applies to all programmes; departments may add requirements): regionally accredited bachelor's degree or comparable international degree and a minimum 3.00 GPA for degree programmes on a 4.00 scale. The Graduate College does not require the GRE, though individual programmes may. Programme-specific requirements are listed in the Graduate Admissions Guide.

Domestic applicants: USD 15,500 a year (2026-27). FY 2027 published base tuition for the Resident Graduate rate band, which applies to main-campus graduate programmes. Excludes mandatory fees, college fees, program fees and differential tuition, housing and meal plans. Source

International applicants: USD 35,800 a year (2026-27). FY 2027 published base tuition for the Non-Resident Graduate rate band, which applies to main-campus graduate programmes. Excludes mandatory fees, college fees, program fees and differential tuition, housing and meal plans. Source

Spring semester begins January 13 and fall semester begins August 23 for undergraduate international students; for graduate students spring begins January 14 and fall August 25.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.arizona.edu/admissions

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