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PhD Linguistics at University of Rochester

University of Rochester, United States

Programme overview

The PhD in Linguistics is a cross-disciplinary 90-credit degree designed to be completed in five years. PhD students receive a full tuition waiver, health insurance and an annual living stipend.

Faculty: School of Arts and Sciences  |  Department: Department of Linguistics  |  Duration: Five years; 90 credits  |  Intake: Fall; deadline December 1, 2026  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Rochester, NY, United States

What you will study

Foundational coursework is 48 credits over three years, with eight required courses (LING 405 or 440, 410, 414, 425, 426 or 526, 460, 501, 589) and four electives; the remaining 42 credits are electives and research. Milestones are two qualifying papers, two teaching appointments and a dissertation defence.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Department of Linguistics PhD (fall 2027): GRE not required; three letters of recommendation; transcripts; statement of purpose of about 500-600 words; writing sample. Recommended English minimums: IELTS 7, TOEFL 95 or Duolingo 120. Fee $30 (waiver available). Deadline December 1, 2026.

Requirements published at program group level.

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; deadline December 1, 2026

Duration: Five years; 90 credits

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