Overview

The Gender and Women's Studies degree at University of Wisconsin Madison engages the multidisciplinary perspectives associated with gender studies and women's studies: queer studies, transgender studies, sexuality studies, race and ethnicity studies, disability studies, area and global studies, cultural studies, and postcolonial and transnational studies.

Features

The PhD curriculum in Gender and Women's Studies at University of Wisconsin Madison draws from the strengths of course offerings in the department, as well as from methods and course offerings in other fields and departments.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Research Methods in Gender & Women's Studies

Gender and Women's Studies: The Emergence and Transformation of a Field

Contemporary Theorizing in Gender and Women's Studies

Pedagogy in Gender and Women's Studies

Proseminar in Gender and Women's Studies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

51 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Madison, United States

Disciplines

Gender & Sexuality Studies View 14 other PhDs in Gender & Sexuality 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

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Other requirements

General requirements

One (1) copy of official transcripts or academic records from each institution attended. International academic records must be in the original language and accompanied by an official English translation. An unofficial transcript is acceptable for the application process; an official transcript is required if the student is accepted.

TOEFL or IELTS score for international students whose first language is not English or whose undergraduate instruction was not in English.

Three (3) letters of recommendation. At least two of the letters should come from academic sources. These letters may be submitted online. Please see the Graduate School’s web link for instructions.

Statement of reasons why you wish to pursue the PhD Degree in Gender and Women’s Studies (2–3 pages).

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

25732 USD / year

≈ 25732 USD / year
Out-of-State

25732 USD / year

≈ 25732 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

12404 USD / year

≈ 12404 USD / year

Living costs

Madison

United States

1015 - 1752 USD / month

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Madison

Funding

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