PhD Film & Media Studies at University of Pittsburgh

Programme overview

An interdisciplinary, interdepartmental PhD stressing the history, theory and aesthetics of international cinema, video, television and new media. Students are also full members of one Associated Department (English, French, History of Art and Architecture, or Slavic).

Faculty: Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences | Department: Film & Media Studies | Intake: Fall | Location: Pittsburgh, PA, United States

What you will study

Film and Media Studies coursework together with the requirements of the Associated Department, which appears as the Area of Concentration on the transcript.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applications via the GradCAS (Liaison) portal, selecting Film Studies-PHD and an area of specialization; Fall 2027 portal opens in early September. Deadlines vary by associated department: French January 10, 2027; History of Art and Architecture January 15, 2027; Slavic January 15, 2027; English on admissions pause in 2026-27.

Domestic applicants: USD 27,412 a year (2026-27). Pennsylvania-resident graduate tuition, Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences, full-time two terms (fall and spring). Tuition only; mandatory fees and other expenses excluded. Source

International applicants: USD 49,272 a year (2026-27). Out-of-state (non-PA resident) graduate tuition, Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences, full-time two terms (fall and spring). Tuition only; mandatory fees and other expenses excluded. Source

Intake: Fall

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