Overview

About the program

PhD students are an integral part of the learning and teaching experience across the History Department at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee. They conduct research, teach courses and work closely with various faculty members and students throughout the department.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Historiography and Theory of History
Historical Research Methods
Research Methods in Local History
Professional and Pedagogical Issues in History
History and the New Media
Dissertation Research

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

at least 54 graduate credits, at least 30 of them taken at the post-master’s level

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Milwaukee, United States

Disciplines

History View 161 other PhDs in History 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

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Other requirements

General requirements

A master’s degree in history or a related field
Three letters of recommendation from persons familiar with the applicant’s intellectual achievement and potential.
A sample of the applicant’s written work that demonstrates his or her ability to conduct historical research and/or the ability to analyze the work of others critically.

Student insurance

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Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

24532 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12266 USD per semester during 48 months.
National

24532 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12266 USD per semester during 48 months.
In-State

11100 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5550 USD per semester during 48 months.

Living costs for Milwaukee

1066 - 1767 USD /month

Living costs

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Scholarships Information

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