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PhD History at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

University of Nebraska-Lincoln, United States

Programme overview

The Department of History offers a doctoral degree in three major fields: North America, Europe, and World. The objective of the graduate program is to prepare students for careers in research and teaching.

Department: History  |  Duration: 90 credit hours  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Fall and Spring (see deadlines)  |  Location: Lincoln, NE, United States

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate Studies requirements for all programmes: online application, unofficial transcripts (all college-level records for international applicants), and verification of English proficiency if the applicant's native language is not English. Programme-specific: Minimum English proficiency: Paper TOEFL 575, Internet TOEFL 90, IELTS 6.5 Personal Statement: In 1-2 pages, this statement should explain your interest in pursuing this degree and give a strong sense of your intellectual interests and background Writing Sample: A paper previously written by the applicant; although there is no standard page limit, these are typically 10-30 pages in length. Faculty and Research Interest: List two to three departmental faculty you would like to work with. Languages: See current language requirements . Three recommendation letters. Deadlines: December 1 for Fall.

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 and Spring (see deadlines)

Duration: 90 credit hours

Apply through the official page: https://go.unl.edu/gradapp

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