Overview

The PhD program in Gender Studies at Arizona State University is part of the nation's first School of Social Transformation. The inclusive gender studies doctoral program empowers tomorrow's community leaders and scholars by immersing students in:

creative and critical knowledge production
deep fluency in feminist theory and practical applications
publicly engaged academic research
socially embedded community partnerships

The connections between social locations, community and lived experience are the foundation of the research, teaching and community engagement. Faculty and students explore these intersections from a holistic perspective that goes beyond the classroom.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the program have gone on to careers at universities, research and policy institutes, government organizations and nonprofit organizations.

Programme Structure

Students can choose to specialize in a wide range of topic areas:

activism and social movements
BIPOC feminisms
critical refugee studies
critical globalization and development studies
immigration and migration
feminist social reproduction theory
popular culture studies
queer of color critique
reproductive justice
transnational feminisms

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

84 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Tempe, United States

Disciplines

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

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Other requirements

General requirements

The gender studies program welcomes applications from qualified students without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex or national origin.
Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree in any field from a regionally accredited institution.

All applicants must submit:

graduate admission application and application fee
official copies of all undergraduate and graduate transcripts
resume or curriculum vitae
statement of purpose
three letters of reference, preferably from faculty or other researchers
writing sample (10 to 15 pages)
proof of English language proficiency

Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

30348 USD / year

≈ 30348 USD / year
Out-of-State

27810 USD / year

≈ 27810 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

12940 USD / year

≈ 12940 USD / year

Living costs

Tempe

United States

900 - 1350 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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