PhD History at University of Pittsburgh

Programme overview

A PhD training area specialists with global perspectives in five regional fields (U.S., Latin America, Asia, Africa and Europe), with transnational and transregional seminars. Students can take courses at Carnegie Mellon's Department of History.

Faculty: Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences | Department: History | Intake: Fall | Location: Pittsburgh, PA, United States

What you will study

Seminars and directed studies for regional expertise, transnational training seminars, topical clusters and working groups, and professional development workshops.

Career pathways

Teaching careers at colleges and universities, university administration, public history, business, government and NGOs.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Fall admission only; deadline 7 January 2027. Required: online application, 2-4 page career statement, three letters of recommendation, transcripts (minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0), 15-20 page writing sample, CV. GRE not required or considered. International applicants without an English-language degree submit TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo scores.

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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