Overview

Georgetown University’s doctoral student community in History numbers roughly 100, with new cohorts of 10-12 fully-funded students each year.

Features

Alumni have gone on to distinguished careers as historians in and out of the academy. In addition to the attention of a distinguished and award-winning History faculty, students benefit from Georgetown’s many regional studies programs and intellectual centers, where interdisciplinary activity is prized.

Additionally, there are opportunities for language training.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

PhD students must complete 36 hours of graduate course work, prove proficiency in two languages other than English (one language for students in United States history), pass written and oral examinations in three fields and complete a doctoral dissertation.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 84 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Washington, D. C., United States

Disciplines

History View 154 other PhDs in History in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

Application Form

Non-refundable Application Fee

Academic Statement of Purpose

Optional: Statement on Diversity, Personal Background & Contributions

Writing Sample

Letters of Recommendation (3)

Transcripts – Applicants are required to upload to the application system copies of official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended. Visit the Office of Graduate Admission’s Application Information page for additional details and FAQs.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

13638 USD / year

≈ 13638 USD / year
Out-of-State

13638 USD / year

≈ 13638 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

13638 USD / year

≈ 13638 USD / year

Living costs

Washington, D. C.

United States

1705 - 2975 USD / month

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

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Washington, D. C.

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