University of Wisconsin-Madison

United States

Eligibility Criteria

Accepted fields include Literature in English.

At least 3.5 / 4.0 undergraduate GPA is expected.

English Proficiency Tests

TOEFL
92
IELTS
7
DUOLINGO
125

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.

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Master SOP
Academic LOR
Resume
Research Papers/Publications
General LOR

Application Deadlines

	Final
Fall	Dec 8, 2026

Fees and Funding

All Ph.D. students in the Literary Studies program receive six years of guaranteed funding through fellowships, assistantships, and progress-to-degree scholarships. Ph.D. students typically receive five or six years of guaranteed funding averaging around $40,000 per year, tuition remission, a healthcare plan, and eligibility for up to $2,000 of professional development/travel funds per year. Exact tuition amounts and application fee not specified in provided content.