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PhD History at University of Chicago

University of Chicago, United States

Programme overview

The History PhD emphasizes theoretically sophisticated, comparative and interdisciplinary approaches; students are encouraged to take courses outside History and may compose one of three oral fields in a comparative discipline.

Faculty: Arts & Humanities Division  |  Department: History  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Chicago, IL, United States

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Entry requirements

History PhD: complete self-contained writing sample, ideally in history or a closely related field (no page limit; samples over thirty pages should flag a section); candidate statement covering doctoral ambitions, dissertation questions, intellectual path and why Chicago; letters from faculty who can assess ability on the proposed topic; GRE optional (no disadvantage if omitted); English proficiency per University requirements with waivers; deadline December 1, 2026 (11:59 p.m.) for Autumn 2027.

Intake: Autumn

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