Overview

You can either take the Languages and Literatures in English doctorate at University of Bern within a graduate school or as part of a doctoral degree program, or you can even take a traditional individual doctorate.

Features

Graduate schools and doctoral degree programs are arranged on an interdisciplinary and/or interuniversity basis in many cases. In addition to research-related training and intensive support, these also offer excellent opportunities for networking within the academic community.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

English Literature

Language Studies

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-02-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-03-31 00:00:00
Starting 2026-09-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-15 00:00:00

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Language Studies

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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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

You hold an MA or equivalent of a state or registered university. Your final degree is at least "good". You meet all requirements of our PhD regulations.

First, please contact the Professor you want to supervise your dissertation. If you have questions, ask the Institute or the Dean's office. If the Professor agrees to supervise you, fill in the application form together - don't forget the Institute stamp and the supervisor's signature. There is one form each for students who hold a Swiss MA degree and for students with a foreign degree.

If you hold a Swiss MA, hand in all documents directly at the Dean's office. Complete the online registration at the ZIB at the same time.

If you do not hold a Swiss MA, hand in all documents directly at the ZIB. Complete the online registration at the ZIB at the same time.

Tuition Fee

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International

400 CHF/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 200 CHF per semester
National

400 CHF/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 200 CHF per semester

Living costs for Bern

1655 - 2130 CHF /month

Living costs

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