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PhD Comparative Literature at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, United States

Programme overview

The PhD in Comparative Literature is a six-year doctoral programme emphasising the international and interdisciplinary nature of the field, with strong language requirements and flexible curriculum. All admitted students receive full tuition and stipend through a funding package combining fellowship and teaching.

Faculty: College of Literature, Science, and the Arts  |  Department: Comparative Literature  |  Duration: 6 years  |  Intake: Fall  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Ann Arbor, MI, United States

What you will study

Coursework: Topics in Theory, two exam-preparation courses, four COMPLIT seminars and eight graduate seminar electives in any department, with advanced proficiency in two languages besides English. Milestones: third-term review, preliminary examination, candidacy project, prospectus and dissertation defence.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Deadline December 1 (Fall 2027 cycle: December 1, 2026), via Rackham. Required: three letters of recommendation, statement of purpose (about 500 words, including major and minor fields), personal statement, CV (max 4 pages), two writing samples (a 15-25 page critical essay in English and a 10-25 page sample showing proficiency in another language), transcripts. Applicants should read or speak at least two foreign languages, one at an advanced level.

Intake: Fall

Duration: 6 years

Apply through the official page: https://rackham.umich.edu/admissions/applying/

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