PhD Linguistics at University of Arizona

Programme overview

Among the most competitive linguistics degree programs in the country, the Linguistics doctoral pathway at University of Arizona is designed to produce scholars ready to helm research on human language in any of its aspects within a contemporary theoretical framework. During the program, you will pick from specializations in Computational Linguistics, Language Revitalization, Phonological Theory, Psycholinguistics or Syntactic Theory.

Faculty: College of Social & Behavioral Sciences | Duration: 6 years / 63 units | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tucson, AZ, United States

What you will study

A. Core Curriculum Required of all students (without exception; courses taken outside the department or at other universities may not be substituted): a. Syntax I (LING503) , Phonology I (LING510 ), taken in the first semester b. Five courses out of the following six areas ( one out of each group, with one group not treated) [1] .

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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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