PhD in History - Latin America in Washington United States | Georgetown University

Georgetown's Ph.D. program provides exceptional opportunities for history scholars. Students work closely with our renowned, award-winning History faculty while taking advantage of the university's diverse regional studies programs and interdisciplinary research centers. The program offers extensive language training options, and Washington, D.C.'s unparalleled historical resources—including the Library of Congress, National Archives, Folger Shakespeare Library, and others—provide extraordinary research materials.

Latin American history has emerged as a key specialization at Georgetown. While most students concentrate on the Andes, Brazil, and Mexico from the 1700s onward, others have successfully researched Cuba, the Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Argentina, and Chile. Our thematic scope is wide-ranging, encompassing political economy, social movements, indigenous studies, urbanization, environmental history, gender studies, cultural history, and more. We strive to combine multiple approaches to develop richer understandings of Latin America within global frameworks.

The Latin American history program attracts students focusing on other regions as well. Those examining U.S. migration patterns or international relations often incorporate Latin American components, while scholars studying environmental issues, gender dynamics, or social movements across Europe, Asia, and the Islamic world find valuable comparative insights in Latin American history. Our approach blends detailed regional analysis with broader global contexts to advance innovative perspectives on Latin America's worldwide significance.