QS Rank:

44

University of Michigan Ann Arbor

Michigan
,United States

Program Name
PhD in English and Women's and Gender Studies

Deadline
December 15th, 2025
Overview


Total Tuition Fees
$1,80,456

Duration
72 Months

Median Salary
$1,10,000
Ranking
#25
US World and News Report
#23
The World University Rankings
#44
QS World University Rankings

Intake
Fall ( Sept - Nov )
Class Profile

Class Size
25

Average Age
28

Average Work Experience
2 Years
Diversity
Others:
2%Two or more races:
3%Asian:
20%Black or African American:
6%Hispanic or Latino:
13%White:
56%Career Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation
$1,10,000 / year
Prospective Job Roles
English Language Education Entrepreneur
Assistant Professor
Teacher
College Professor
English Language Instructor
Teacher Educator
English Language Teaching Intern
English Language Teaching Curriculum Developer
English as a Foreign Language Teacher
English Language Education Consultant
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Eligibility Criteria

Accepted fields include English Literature, English, English Studies and Communication Ma, English and Scottish Literature.

At least 24 months of full-time professional experience after graduation.

At least 16 years of bachelor degree.
English Proficiency Tests
IELTS
7
TOEFL
100
PTE
68
Application Requirements
Here's everything you need to know to ensure a complete and competitive application—covering the key documents and criteria for a successful submission.

Application Fee: 90
Transcript
Statement of Purpose
Passport
Resume
IELTS
Academic LOR
Professional LOR
Application Deadlines
Final Deadline | |
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Fall | Dec 15, 2025 |
Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees
$30,076 / year

Overall Cost
$45,076 / year
FAQs
- All admitted students receive full funding, including a tuition waiver, stipend, and insurance, typically over five to six years, through fellowships and assistantships.
- Yes, students engage in teaching or research assistantships during their graduate tenure, gaining experience in both the English department and Women’s and Gender Studies.
- Joint PhD students benefit from interdisciplinary mentorship with faculty across both units, active cohorts, and access to professional development opportunities through WGS and English departments. College of LSA +2
- Students complete the degree in five to six years, with guaranteed funding for the same period.
- The University of Michigan offers a joint doctoral program combining English Language and Literature with Women’s and Gender Studies, allowing students to pursue interdisciplinary research in both units.
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