PhD French at University of Pittsburgh

Programme overview

A five-year PhD in French (with an MA en route for students without a relevant MA), with research networks in Film and Media, Gender and Sexuality, Nation/Transnation and Environment. Funding is guaranteed for five years.

Faculty: Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences | Department: French and Italian | Duration: 5 years | Intake: Fall | Location: Pittsburgh, PA, United States

What you will study

Students without an MA in French or a closely related field first complete MA requirements, normally within two years, then the remaining PhD coursework, a comprehensive exam and a dissertation. Those entering with an MA complete eight graduate seminars beyond it. The dissertation may be a proto-monograph, article series or public/digital humanities project.

Career pathways

University professorships, secondary education, study abroad and industry.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Apply through GradCAS; deadline 15 January 2027 (later applications considered on a rolling basis). GRE scores are not part of the application. Letters of recommendation are submitted via GradCAS; all applicants are considered for teaching assistantships and fellowships. Application fee $75 with fee waivers available.

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

Duration: 5 years

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