218 Full-time PhD programmes in Linguistics

Because language is a window into the mind. The Linguistics program from University of Kansas provides an understanding of the human capacity to acquire, perceive, and produce language and of language’s role in contemporary society.

The Applied English Linguistics research programme from Beijing Normal University - Hong Kong Baptist University aims to cultivates high level talents by providing a supportive environment for conducting applied research in one of the areas of specialization.

We offer a three-year supervised research route for students with a solid knowledge of existing research in the field and a good understanding of research methods. Learn more at the Linguistics course from University of Essex.

The Ph.D. program in Second Language Acquisition at the University of Maryland aims to train students to conduct research on second language acquisition processes.

The Department of Slavic and East European Languages and Cultures has one of the premier comprehensive graduate programs in the country. The Slavic and East European Languages and Cultures and Management program is offered by The Ohio State University.

A PhD in Applied Linguistics at the University of Glasgow will support students in the development of their theoretical and empirical skills, so that they are well-placed to make an original contribution to this dynamic field.

The Department of Linguistics at the University of Maryland plays a leading role in the largest and most integrated language science research community in North America.

We offer supervision for our PhD Applied Linguistics at University of Essex in the area of second language acquisition and learning.

The joint degree in Anthropology and Linguistics from The University of Arizona is designed for students with interests in both departments who would emerge from the program as job candidates for both linguistics and anthropology departments. Both the School of Anthropology and Department of Linguistics offer teaching assistantships and research support for students in the joint Ph.D. program. 

The doctoral programme in Linguistics at University of Cyprus is designed for students who wish to undertake research in applied and theoretical linguistics in the areas of morpho-syntax, semantics and pragmatics, phonetics and phonology, first and second language acquisition, bilingualism, bi(dia)lectalism, multilingualism, sociolinguistics, teaching and education. 

The Linguistics PhD degree at University of Utah is awarded for high achievement in an advanced specialized field of study, and requires competence in independent research and an understanding of related subjects. 

Welcome to doctoral studies in Educational Linguistics at The University of New Mexico! This manual is designed to help you understand and successfully complete the steps necessary to finish the interdisciplinary Ph.D. in Education with a concentration in Educational Linguistics at UNM.

The International Graduate Program in Language Sciences program of Tohoku University consists of a 2-year Master’s program and a 3-year doctoral program affiliated with the Graduate School of International Cultural Studies at Tohoku University. 

The English (Applied English Linguistics) programme of The Chinese University of Hong Kong is intended for students who have completed at least an M.A. degree in Applied English Linguistics or a related field of study.

Computational Linguistics, or Language Technology, is an interdisciplinary field dealing with the computational modeling of natural language. This PhD is offered by the Department of Linguistics and Philology at Uppsala University.

Research in Semitic Languages at Uppsala University is mainly divided between the fields of Arabic, Aramaic, Hebrew and Assyriology.

This Modern Languages program offered by Swansea University enables you to undertake a substantial project led by your own passions and interests.

The PhD in Linguistics is a research degree at University College Dublin. Students with prior training in Linguistics, typically an MA or an MLitt or equivalent in Linguistics, work independently on a research topic of their choice in one of the research areas in Linguistics represented at UCD. 

Immerse yourself in the captivating world of language and literature with the University of Udine's doctoral program in Linguistics and Literature.

The Department of English at the University of Ottawa offers the degrees of Doctor of Philosophy in English. The program equips students to pursue advanced studies in British, Canadian, or American literature informed by a broad knowledge of literary history and by recent developments in literary criticism and cultural theory.