Overview

About the program

The Comparative Studies PhD program at Florida Atlantic University is designed as an interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary course of study that enables doctoral students to develop expertise within traditional disciplines and across disciplinary and cultural boundaries.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Cultural Theory
Research Design in Social Science
Interdisciplinary Perspectives
Advanced Research and Study
Dissertation Credits

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

48 SCH

48 credits post-masters degree

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Boca Raton, United States

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies Literature View 66 other PhDs in Area & Cultural Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

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Required

GMAT

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

BA, BFA, BS, MA, MS, or MFA degree
GRE recommended, but not required for admission.
Three (3) letters of recommendation; at least two from professors whose course(s) the applicant has taken.
A statement of intent that outlines the applicant’s field(s) of study and describes how your academic background has prepared you for this interdisciplinary program.
One (1) academic paper, approx. 20 pages in length with scholarly documentation, which demonstrates the applicants analytical and explanatory skills and command of the discipline in the area of the Master’s degree. Candidates who plan to work in lingua are required to submit an academic paper in that language.
A general evaluation of international transcripts is required; FAU will do the evaluation or it must be done by a NACES member
A competitive TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo score is required

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Tuition Fee

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International

19792 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 19792 USD per year during 36 months.
National

19792 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 19792 USD per year during 36 months.
In-State

7592 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 7592 USD per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Boca Raton

900 - 1400 USD /month

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