PhD in History in Stanford United States | Stanford University

The Stanford History Ph.D. Program cultivates exceptional scholars through rigorous training. Annually, we select 10-12 outstanding candidates from a competitive applicant pool. Our intimate program size fosters closer faculty mentorship compared to most U.S. graduate programs and ensures financial support for all admitted students. Students can specialize in 14 diverse areas: African Studies, British History, Early Modern European Studies, East Asian Studies, Jewish History, Latin American Studies, Medieval European Studies, Modern European Studies, Ottoman & Middle Eastern Studies, Russian/Eastern European Studies, History of Science/Technology/Environment/Medicine, South Asian Studies, Transnational/International/Global History, and U.S. History. Discover these specializations and their faculty connections. Typically, students complete Ph.D. requirements within 4-6 years, with duration depending on prior academic background and specific language/research demands of their chosen specialization.