Nashville,
TN,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in History - Asian History in Nashville United States | Vanderbilt University
Vanderbilt University
|
Nashville United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
42,282
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Vanderbilt University boasts a distinguished faculty specializing in Asian history, with particular expertise in 20th century studies, early modern history, and medieval periods. The program highlights global connections and comparative methodologies, both within the history department and through collaborations with other campus programs.
With limited annual admissions, students enjoy personalized guidance from Asia specialists, including individualized independent studies and research projects. The curriculum requires coursework covering diverse regions (Europe, Americas, Middle East, Africa) and methodological approaches (such as Visual Culture, Spatial Histories, Imperial Studies, and History of Science). Interdisciplinary opportunities exist through faculty in Art History, Asian Studies (languages and literature), Religious Studies, Sociology, English, and Political Science.
The doctoral program in Asian history typically involves four semesters of coursework, with comprehensive exams concluding the second year. Third-year students focus on developing their dissertation proposals and preparing for fieldwork, while the fourth year is dedicated to dissertation research.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Qualified applicants with bachelor's or comparable non-U.S. degrees are eligible for admission to the Graduate School. Applications from international students with three- year bachelor's degrees will also be considered.
Applicants must upload an unofficial copy of transcripts from prior undergraduate and graduate work as part of their online application for admission. Official transcripts are required only after an offer of admission is made and accepted.
The minimum acceptable score on the TOEFL PBT (paper- based test) is 570, and for the TOEFL iBT (internet- based test), 88. Many programs, however, require a considerably higher level of proficiency.
IELTS, the minimum acceptable score will vary by program. In many cases, a score of at least 7.0 is desirable.
Applicants must upload an unofficial copy of transcripts from prior undergraduate and graduate work as part of their online application for admission. Official transcripts are required only after an offer of admission is made and accepted.
The minimum acceptable score on the TOEFL PBT (paper- based test) is 570, and for the TOEFL iBT (internet- based test), 88. Many programs, however, require a considerably higher level of proficiency.
IELTS, the minimum acceptable score will vary by program. In many cases, a score of at least 7.0 is desirable.
Tuition
USD
42,282