Overview

The PhD in Francophone Studies at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette offers students a rigorous and diverse program to prepare students for successful careers as future university faculty, academia-adjacent positions, or a multitude of careers in research, public-facing scholarship in the public or cultural sector, and more.

Career Opportunities

University Professor
Researcher
Author/Writer
Translator/Interpreter
Cultural Consultant
International Relations Specialist
Language Services

Programme Structure

What you will learn:

The program offers a variety of approaches: literary, linguistic, critical, ethnographic, and historical.
Courses offered through the departments of History, Sociology and Anthropology, and English (Folklore) complement those taught in the French and Francophone Studies Program.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 84 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

72 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lafayette, United States

Disciplines

French studies View 29 other PhDs in French 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

In addition to satisfying the Graduate School application and admission requirements, you must also submit:

Statement of Academic Purpose (approx. 2 pages in English or French)
Writing Sample (approx. 30 pages total in French)
Audio Recording (for non-native French speakers) of a few minutes describing your background in French and research interests.

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

28368 USD / year

≈ 28368 USD / year
Out-of-State

18576 USD / year

≈ 18576 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

18576 USD / year

≈ 18576 USD / year

Living costs

Lafayette

United States

925 - 1320 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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Available Scholarships

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