Overview

The Romance Languages and Literatures program at University of California, Berkeley boasts a long history of philological approaches to language, literature, and linguistics, and embraces more recent innovations in how students and faculty pursue interdisciplinary research and coursework.

Features

We are proud of the diversity of means by which students and faculty have achieved interdisciplinary scholarship, namely via seminars, research projects, workshops, collaborations, joint appointments, concurrent PhDs, designated emphases, graduate certificates, fellowships, training courses, etc.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Literature

Linguistics

Linguistic History of Romance Languages

Comparative Studies in Romance Literatures and Culture

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-08 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Berkeley, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

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General requirements

The Statement of Purpose. This statement provides an opportunity for the applicant to express their plans to study in graduate school and beyond.

The Personal History Statement. This statement gives concrete evidence and insight of your promise as a member of the academic community, giving the committee an image of you as a person.

A pdf of Unofficial Transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate work. Academic work includes each college-level course taken, whether in the U.S. or abroad, during the regular academic year or in summer session.

Three Letters of Recommendation. Letters must be in English, preferably from previous instructors, advisors, and collaborative researchers in the Romance Languages. Recommenders will be able to upload their letters as part of the online application. Applicants are advised to request letters from their recommenders well in advance of the January 8 deadline.

One or Two Writing Samples.

Technological requirements

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

13140 USD / year

≈ 13140 USD / year
Out-of-State

13140 USD / year

≈ 13140 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

13140 USD / year

≈ 13140 USD / year

Living costs

Berkeley

United States

1750 - 2820 USD / month

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General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Domestic

Living costs

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