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The Department of Communication Arts at the University of Wisconsin-Madison has consistently ranked among the globe's premier institutions for communication education and research. As the first U.S. department to confer a PhD in this discipline, its alumni hold positions at top-tier universities, research organizations, and governmental and private entities across the nation and internationally.
The Communication Arts graduate curriculum focuses on training academic researchers. Students develop expertise in their selected fields through rigorous departmental coursework, interdisciplinary studies, and close mentorship from faculty. Earning a doctoral degree demonstrates their capability to conduct autonomous scholarly work and produce innovative contributions to their field of knowledge.
International applicants must have a degree comparable to a regionally accredited U.S. bachelor’s degree.
English Language Requirement
Minimum TOEFL requirement: 92 internet (iBT); 580 paper-based test (PBT)
Minimum IELTS requirement: 7.0