Overview

Our Slavic Languages and Literatures graduate program at Yale University values interdisciplinary and comparative perspectives on Russian, East European, and Eurasian literatures and cultures.

Features

While maintaining a foundation in the study and teaching of language and literature, the Department sees both as embedded in a global context and a broad network of cultural production.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

In coursework, exams, professional training, mentoring, and intellectual life, our graduate program seeks to provide its students with the knowledge, skills, and vision to become engaged, innovative Slavists and Eurasianists for the twenty-first century.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

7.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New Haven, United States

Disciplines

Language Studies Literature View 207 other PhDs in Language 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

IELTS

7.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A statement of academic purpose. You will find the prompt for the statement of purpose in our Application Question FAQs.
A list of all the prior colleges or universities you have attended, accompanied by unofficial transcripts from each school. Unofficial transcripts should be uploaded with your application. Official or paper transcripts are not needed at this time.
Three letters of recommendation. Enter the names of your recommenders directly in the application, and they will receive a link to upload a letter on your behalf.
$105 application fee or fee waiver.
Standardized tests. GRE requirements vary by program. TOEFL or IELTS are necessary for most non-native English speakers.
Resume/CV.
There are no set English test minimums for admission, but incoming doctoral students who received a score of 25 or below on the TOEFL Speaking section are required to participate in a Summer English Language program at Yale in August prior to matriculation.

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

Free
Out-of-State

Free
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

Free

Additional Details

All PhD students at Yale receive a fellowship that covers the full cost of tuition, typically for a minimum of five years.

Living costs

New Haven

United States

1380 - 2110 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

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Slavic Languages and Literatures.

Available Scholarships

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Overview

Features

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Living costs

New Haven

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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