Milwaukee,
WI,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Linguistics in Milwaukee United States | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
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Milwaukee United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
25,660
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The UWM Linguistics department offers doctoral programs featuring coursework, research projects, and academic guidance. Doctoral candidates become part of an intellectual community employing theoretical, empirical, and practical approaches to analyze language systems, equipping them for professional paths in higher education, language instruction, or computational linguistics.
This program especially suits scholars focusing on syntax, semantics, phonetics, phonology, second language learning, and ESL teaching methodologies. Students benefit from outstanding resources, including four specialized linguistics labs for experimental studies. The department hosts frequent discussion groups and guest lectures by international linguistics experts, while fostering strong advisor-student partnerships through personalized mentorship.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
New students are admitted each year typically to begin in the Fall term. To be considered, all application materials normally must be received by the Graduate School no later than January 15. Admission materials will include:
Completed Graduate School application.
Official transcripts of previous work, including evidence of a master's degree either completed or in progress.
Three letters of recommendation.
Sample of written work.
Statement of purpose.
In addition, students whose native language is not English must submit scores on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), or the equivalent. A score of at least 587 (TOEFL) is normally necessary for admission. The minimum score for the computer based TOEFL is 240, or 95 for the internet-based test (iBT).
Completed Graduate School application.
Official transcripts of previous work, including evidence of a master's degree either completed or in progress.
Three letters of recommendation.
Sample of written work.
Statement of purpose.
In addition, students whose native language is not English must submit scores on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), or the equivalent. A score of at least 587 (TOEFL) is normally necessary for admission. The minimum score for the computer based TOEFL is 240, or 95 for the internet-based test (iBT).
Tuition
USD
25,660