Overview

About the program

The mission of the faculty and students of the Department of Communication Studies at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is to examine human symbolic activity as it shapes and is shaped by relationships, institutions, technology, and culture. This work concerns the creation, analysis, and critique of messages ranging from face-to-face to digital media contexts.

Our goal is to nurture scholars who appreciate and embrace the interconnectedness of these primary areas as well as other faculty foci (e.g., organizational communication). Our doctoral students have great success in securing academic appointments upon graduation.

Programme Structure

The program offers two areas of concentration:

Interpersonal, Family, & Health Communication
Rhetoric & Public Culture

Research within the department focuses on:

Health and Well-Being
Civic Engagement
Identity and Difference

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

Duolingo English Test

120

Take A Free Practice Test!

TOEFL^® IBT

100

Schedule TOEFL®

IELTS

6.5

Prepare for Your English Test

Cathoven AI IELTS Preparation

Learn your IELTS Score

AI-powered IELTS feedback. Clear, actionable, and tailored to boost your writing & speaking score. No credit card or upfront payment required.

Trusted by 300k learners
98 accuracy using real exam data
4.9/5 student rating

Credits

90 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lincoln, United States

Disciplines

Communication Studies View 73 other PhDs in Communication Studies 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

100

Schedule TOEFL®

IELTS

6.5

Prepare for Your English Test

Cathoven AI IELTS Preparation

Learn your IELTS Score

AI-powered IELTS feedback. Clear, actionable, and tailored to boost your writing & speaking score. No credit card or upfront payment required.

Trusted by 300k learners
98 accuracy using real exam data
4.9/5 student rating

Other requirements

General requirements

Application for Admission with $50 non-refundable application fee.
Transcripts. If International: upload copies of all college- or university-level transcripts or mark sheets (records of courses and marks earned), with certiﬁcates, diplomas, and degrees plus certiﬁed English translations.
If applicant’s native language is not English, verification of English proficiency is required.
If applicant is not a US citizen and expects an F or J visa: financial information.
GRE
Three recommendation letters
Curriculum Vitae
Personal Statement
Writing sample
Other Upload: Demonstration of teaching effectiveness: A summary of your teaching experience or a discussion of your teaching potential.

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

31182 USD / year

≈ 31182 USD / year
Out-of-State

31182 USD / year

≈ 31182 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

11382 USD / year

≈ 11382 USD / year

Living costs

Lincoln

United States

926 - 1371 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 Communication Studies.

Available Scholarships

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

About

Overview

About the program

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Lincoln

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

Our partners