Princeton,
NJ,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in History - World/Global/Transnational in Princeton United States | Princeton University
Princeton University
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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 history graduate program emphasizes scholarship that balances detailed focus with broad perspective. Faculty mentor students to develop wide-ranging historical insights while building expertise. During their studies, students acquire advanced research capabilities to produce field-shaping work. Dynamic academic networks within the department and university foster cross-disciplinary dialogue among students, professors, and guest scholars. Dedicated faculty advisors guide each student's progress and provide hands-on supervision for dissertation projects. The department's strong emphasis on career preparation helps students evolve into skilled historians and educators. Princeton's world, global, and transnational history offerings encompass diverse research areas. Faculty expertise spans globalization's history, Western views of China and Asia, international financial crises, contemporary African diaspora studies, British history through global lenses, and worldwide economic systems. Professors collaborate with programs including African American Studies, American Studies, East Asian Studies, Near Eastern Studies, and Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
All official Transcripts. A bachelor's degree or its foreign equivalent from an accredited college or university. Official transcripts of your grades.
Three letters of recommendation. Applicants are required to upload a transcript (may be unofficial at this time) including the key from all attended colleges or universities.
The transcript must show the name of the student, name of the issuing institution, name of courses taken, and the grades received in those courses.
The Graduate School does not have a minimum TOEFL or IELTS score requirement. If you are offered admission and accept our offer and have scored below a 27 on the Speaking sub-section of the TOEFL iBT or below an 8.0 on the Speaking sub-section of the IELTS you will be required to take an English placement test at the start of the fall term. Students who do not pass the test will be required to enroll in English Language Program classes.
GRE :
General Test - optional/not required
Additional departmental requirements
Ph.D. applicants are required to select a subplan when applying.
Sample of written work, 25 page maximum.
Optional: Applicants may submit a statement with their application, briefly describing how their academic interests, background, or life experiences would advance Princeton's commitment to diversity within the Graduate School and to training individuals in an increasingly diverse society. Please submit a succinct statement of no more than 500 words.
Three letters of recommendation. Applicants are required to upload a transcript (may be unofficial at this time) including the key from all attended colleges or universities.
The transcript must show the name of the student, name of the issuing institution, name of courses taken, and the grades received in those courses.
The Graduate School does not have a minimum TOEFL or IELTS score requirement. If you are offered admission and accept our offer and have scored below a 27 on the Speaking sub-section of the TOEFL iBT or below an 8.0 on the Speaking sub-section of the IELTS you will be required to take an English placement test at the start of the fall term. Students who do not pass the test will be required to enroll in English Language Program classes.
GRE :
General Test - optional/not required
Additional departmental requirements
Ph.D. applicants are required to select a subplan when applying.
Sample of written work, 25 page maximum.
Optional: Applicants may submit a statement with their application, briefly describing how their academic interests, background, or life experiences would advance Princeton's commitment to diversity within the Graduate School and to training individuals in an increasingly diverse society. Please submit a succinct statement of no more than 500 words.
Tuition
USD
62,400