Overview

Through guided steps of coursework, preparation for the comprehensive oral examination, archival research, and dissertation writing, students learn to develop and execute original research designs leading to scholarly publications that make original and important contributions to the historical discipline.

At the same time, the department also prepares students to become the next generation of effective history teachers, able to instruct on a wide range of topics.

To that end, all incoming History doctoral students at Boston University take a core of classes in African, American, and European historiographies to learn about histories and methodologies outside their chosen field.

PhD students also serve as Teaching Fellows in a wide range of lecture courses, acquiring professional and pedagogical skills under the guidance of faculty mentors.

Careers

The department’s graduates have become professors at research universities, colleges, and community colleges, and staff members at research libraries, museums, and archives.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

European Historiography
American Historiography
African Historiography
The Historian’s Craft

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

120

Take A Free Practice Test!

TOEFL^® IBT

Schedule TOEFL®

Credits

64 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Boston, United States

Disciplines

History View 154 other PhDs in History in United States

Join for free or log in to access our complete career info list.

Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

120

Take A Free Practice Test!

TOEFL^® IBT

Schedule TOEFL®

Other requirements

General requirements

Transcripts
Three recommendations
Personal statement
Curriculum Vitae
Foreign language(s) proficiency (please list the languages in which you are fluent)
Writing sample
Official GRE General Test score report (is not required for the Fall 2023 admissions cycle)

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

66670 USD / year

≈ 66670 USD / year
Out-of-State

66670 USD / year

≈ 66670 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

66670 USD / year

≈ 66670 USD / year

Living costs

Boston

United States

1560 - 3239 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

In order for us to give you accurate scholarship information, we ask that you please confirm a few details and create an account with us.

Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for History.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

About