Overview

The Communication program from Colorado State University is designed to be completed in two years. We provide an unparalleled combination of structure, mentorship, and opportunity across scholarship, teaching, and career development.

Career Development

We offer conference travel support and competitive opportunities for grants to support your own research projects, and modest supplemental funding to serve as research assistants for faculty members.

We support your goals, whether that’s becoming the best teacher you can be, publishing your work, developing a new area of research, preparing for a doctoral program, or applying your expertise beyond academe.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Rhetoric and Civic Engagement
Relational and Organizational Communication
Media and Visual Culture
Professional Writing and Public Scholarship
Critical/Cultural Analysis in Communication
Seminar: Communication Research Methods

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

4.5

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PTE Academic

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

81 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Fort Collins, United States

Disciplines

Communication Studies View 70 other PhDs in Communication Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

4.5

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PTE Academic

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IELTS

6.5

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

E2 Language Test Prep

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Admission to your dream university starts with a high IELTS or PTE score. Earn your target score with E2's guided test preparation.

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Live classes with current and ex-examiners
Accurate score assesment, always
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Other requirements

General requirements

Official transcripts or mark sheets and any certificates, diplomas, or degrees from each college or university attended is required regardless of the length of attendance, including courses in progress.
A minimum of three (3) letters of recommendation are required from previous instructors or employers who are able to comment on your abilities and potential for graduate study. You may provide contact information for up to five (5) recommenders.
Statement of Purpose
Recommendations
Resume of Curriculum Vitae (CV)
English Proficiency – Official Test Scores (for international students only)

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

32487 USD / year

≈ 32487 USD / year
Out-of-State

32487 USD / year

≈ 32487 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

14783 USD / year

≈ 14783 USD / year

Living costs

Fort Collins

United States

1210 - 1800 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Fort Collins

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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