Syracuse,
NY,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in History in Syracuse United States | Syracuse University
Syracuse University
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Syracuse United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
35,010
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The History Ph.D. program emphasizes teamwork and mentorship. Doctoral candidates collaborate extensively with faculty advisors on specialized research while preparing for their qualifying exams. This advanced degree requires four key components: finishing required courses, passing language proficiency tests, completing oral examinations across three subject areas, and writing a dissertation.
Those starting directly after undergraduate studies typically complete the program within seven years. While many alumni enter academic professions, others leverage their expertise in fields such as legal practice or government work.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Unofficial transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended (admitted students must have official transcripts submitted from their degree-granting institution(s))
Three letters of recommendation
R'sum or CV
Personal statement:
M.A. applicants should address their background, history interests and reasons for applying to Syracuse University.
Ph.D. applicants should address the fields of history to be studied, faculty members at Syracuse with whom they would like to work, and the applicant's command of foreign languages appropriate to the fields in which they are interested.
TOEFL English proficiency exam scores for students whose primary language is not English. This can be waived for those with a degree from an undergraduate or postgraduate educational institution that taught all classes in English.
Writing sample (20 30 pages in length). Examples include a graded paper, published article, etc.
History TOEFL Internet Total Score - 86
Three letters of recommendation
R'sum or CV
Personal statement:
M.A. applicants should address their background, history interests and reasons for applying to Syracuse University.
Ph.D. applicants should address the fields of history to be studied, faculty members at Syracuse with whom they would like to work, and the applicant's command of foreign languages appropriate to the fields in which they are interested.
TOEFL English proficiency exam scores for students whose primary language is not English. This can be waived for those with a degree from an undergraduate or postgraduate educational institution that taught all classes in English.
Writing sample (20 30 pages in length). Examples include a graded paper, published article, etc.
History TOEFL Internet Total Score - 86
Tuition
USD
35,010