Overview

The World Languages and Cultures PhD program offered at University of Utah is characterized by its unique combination of depth and breadth — a combination that promotes innovative and illuminating intersections among diverse fields of study. All students must choose a minimum of two language/culture areas beyond English.

What you will learn

Students with a European emphasis typically choose literature, culture, and theory seminars from at least two of the Department’s graduate focus areas (Spanish, French, and German). Strong offerings in Middle Eastern languages and literatures form another critical cluster.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Sublime from Kant to Mishima, Murakami, and Kushner

Film, Popular Culture, and Psychoanalysis

The Idea of the Self East and West

Literary Translation

Iran and the West

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Salt Lake City, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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General requirements

An undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0, based on all undergraduate work. If the undergraduate GPA is below 3.0, a GPA will be calculated on the last 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) of the undergraduate work for admission consideration.

A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university.

Tuition Fees

Living costs

Salt Lake City

United States

1000 - 1730 USD / month

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Overview

What you will learn

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

Living costs

Salt Lake City

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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