PhD English at University of Oregon

Programme overview

The English PhD covers literary history and textual study with critical theory, rhetoric and composition, cultural studies, film and television, folklore and more. Students take field and theory courses in years one and two, then pursue their special area in years three through five through an individual program of study.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences | Department: Department of English | Duration: Years one and two coursework; years three to five focused study | Intake: Fall; final deadline December 1, 2026 for Fall 2027 | Location: Eugene, OR, United States

What you will study

Required courses include ENG 614 literary and cultural theory, ENG 690 introduction to graduate studies and a publication workshop, plus period-distribution courses, a breadth examination in the third year, a language requirement, and a dissertation. A cumulative GPA of 3.50 is required for satisfactory progress.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Department of English (PhD): undergraduate or graduate GPA of at least 3.5 strongly recommended. Materials: three letters of recommendation, statement of purpose of no more than 500 words, academic writing sample of up to 5,000 words; CV optional. International applicants: TOEFL 100 or IELTS 8, or a qualifying degree from certain English-speaking countries. Final deadline December 1, 2026; admission is competitive. Fee $70 domestic, $90 international.

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.

Each graduate programme sets its own application deadlines and required materials.

Graduate application fee: $70 for domestic applicants and $90 for international applicants for degree-seeking programmes; each doctoral programme sets its own deadlines.

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