Overview

In their coursework, students in the program learn from and collaborate with experienced and distinguished faculty in many departments and, through their original dissertation research, students generate and contribute new knowledge to the field.

Features

Students develop a thorough understanding of the scope of SLA as a field of inquiry, and develop and refine research skills that will serve them as they define and pursue their own research agenda.

A Ph.D. in Second Language Acquisition at University of Wisconsin Madison opens the door to scholarly and professional careers as university faculty, directors of foreign language programs, educational policy makers, and multilingual specialists.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Second Language Acquisition

Research Methods in Applied Linguistics

Statistical Methods Applied to Education

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Design of Research in Curriculum and Instruction

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

51 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Madison, United States

Disciplines

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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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General requirements

In admission decisions, we consider (a) the applicant’s academic qualifications; (b) whether we believe that an applicant’s research interests match the expertise of our faculty; (c) whether the faculty member/s whose expertise supports an applicant’s interests has/have the resources (especially in available time) to take on a new student; and (d) the availability of financial support.

We only admit students whom we believe we can support financially over the course of their doctoral studies (a minimum of four years), through a mix of Teaching Assistantships, Project Assistantships, and Fellowships, which are important components of building professional expertise and connections.

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

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

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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Overview

Features

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

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

Living costs

Madison

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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