PhD in Comparative Literature in Princeton United States | Princeton University

Princeton University | Princeton United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 62,400
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
60 months

The Doctor of Philosophy in comparative literature is awarded through a collaborative effort between the Department of Comparative Literature and other academic departments. This rigorous curriculum is designed for students with advanced language and literary skills, fostering deeper insights gained from examining multiple literary traditions and the theoretical foundations underlying literary studies. The program equips graduates for academic research careers and teaching positions in comparative literature, specialized literature departments, and broader humanities disciplines.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.0

Qualification Requirements

To be eligible for admission to the Graduate School applicants must, before they are enrolled, hold a bachelor’s degree or its foreign equivalent from an accredited college or university. (Foreign equivalents may in some cases have a normal program length that is shorter or longer than four years. No degree that has a normal program length shorter than three years will be considered equivalent to a bachelor's degree.)

Admitted students who score below an 8.0 on the speaking subsection of the IELTS will be required to take an English placement test at Princeton.

Masters applicants who are required to take the TOEFL must score a minimum of 28 on the spoken part of the TOEFL in order to be considered for the program.

Application Deadline: January 3.

Tuition USD 62,400

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