University of Maine campus

Arts & Humanities

PhD Interdisciplinary Doctoral Program at University of Maine

University of Maine, United States

Programme overview

Interdisciplinary PhD that lets students pursue a doctorate in Maine by designing their own course of study with a five-member Academic Advisory Committee (four UMaine graduate faculty and one external member). Courses must span at least two disciplines plus courses bridging them.

Duration: Normally 30 to 60 graduate credit hours excluding transfer credit; at least 6 dissertation credits  |  Intake: Fall/summer: April 1; spring: November 1  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Orono, ME, United States

What you will study

A self-designed Program of Study, comprehensive examinations, a dissertation and a final oral examination open to the university community.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

Transcripts, essay, resume and letters of recommendation; English proficiency scores may be required as appropriate. IPhD components: 4-5 page research proposal, proposed course list with justification, proposed advisory committee, comprehensive exam topics and a one-page interdisciplinary justification. Completed applications due April 1 (fall/summer) or November 1 (spring).

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: Fall/summer: April 1; spring: November 1

Duration: Normally 30 to 60 graduate credit hours excluding transfer credit; at least 6 dissertation credits

Explore more study programmes

Arts & Humanities

BA Anthropology

University of Maine, United States

Degree
Bachelor's
Next intake
Entry terms: Fall and Spring. Fall deadlines are Early Action December 1 and Regular March 1 (rollin

Arts & Humanities

BA Art History

University of Maine, United States

Degree
Bachelor's
Next intake
Entry terms: Fall and Spring. Fall deadlines are Early Action December 1 and Regular March 1 (rollin

Arts & Humanities

BA Communication

University of Maine, United States

Degree
Bachelor's
Next intake
Entry terms: Fall and Spring. Fall deadlines are Early Action December 1 and Regular March 1 (rollin

Arts & Humanities

BA Criminal Justice

University of Maine, United States

Degree
Bachelor's
Next intake
Entry terms: Fall and Spring. Fall deadlines are Early Action December 1 and Regular March 1 (rollin

Arts & Humanities

BA Economics

University of Maine, United States

Degree
Bachelor's
Next intake
Entry terms: Fall and Spring. Fall deadlines are Early Action December 1 and Regular March 1 (rollin

Arts & Humanities

BA English

University of Maine, United States

Degree
Bachelor's
Next intake
Entry terms: Fall and Spring. Fall deadlines are Early Action December 1 and Regular March 1 (rollin

Arts & Humanities

BA Studio Art

University of Maine, United States

Degree
Bachelor's
Next intake
Entry terms: Fall and Spring. Fall deadlines are Early Action December 1 and Regular March 1 (rollin

Arts & Humanities

BFA Studio Art

University of Maine, United States

Degree
Bachelor's
Next intake
Entry terms: Fall and Spring. Fall deadlines are Early Action December 1 and Regular March 1 (rollin

View all study programmes →

Ready to start your study abroad journey?

Book a free consultation with our expert counsellors and take the first step towards your dream university.

Copyrights © 2026 StudyMapped. All rights reserved.