Overview

Research Networks

Faculty and students are defining the cutting-edge of French and Francophone Studies with interdisciplinary research around four networks: Film and Media; Gender and Sexuality; Nation/Transnation; and Environment.

Our seminars, speakers, conferences, and dissertation research at the University of Pittsburgh develop organically around these nodes of inquiry.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Literary and Cultural Theory
Gender & Sexuality in the French Renaissance
The French-speaking Mediterranean
Early Modern Adaptations
Teaching of French
Afropeans, Afropolitans, and the African Diaspora in Europe
Literary Scandals

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 96 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-15 00:00:00

More details

Our preferred application deadline is January 15 (through we accept applications after this date on a rolling basis).

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

Credits

72 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies Language Studies View 72 other PhDs in Area & Cultural Studies in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

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Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed application form
Personal statement
Transcripts
Three letters of recommendation
International students: evidence of English Language Proficiency

Tuition Fee

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International

43804 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 43804 USD per year during 96 months.
National

43804 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 43804 USD per year during 96 months.
In-State

25834 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 25834 USD per year during 96 months.

Living costs for Pittsburgh

1148 - 1944 USD /month

Living costs

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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Available Scholarships

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