Overview

The program draws mainly from faculty in the School of Languages and Cultures and the English Department at Purdue University but also recognizes the role of other disciplines such as history, philosophy, psychology, the visual and performing arts, and the social sciences in developing theoretical approaches to literature.

Features

Comparative Literature at Purdue University takes as its special mandate the teaching and comparing of world literatures not only as social documents but also as works of art whose full appreciation depends on the study of several languages, an understanding of diversity and globalization, and an appreciation of various media.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Qualified graduate students at Purdue receive financial support for their studies and research travels.

Although teaching assistantships are most often the primary funding source, there exist several grants and fellowships, excellent but competitive opportunities to explore, such as the Andrew/Ross for incoming graduate students, or the Bilsland Fellowship for their final year in completing the dissertation, and ultimately the CLA Dean’s Graduate Student Excellence in Research Grant or the PDE Presidential Doctoral Excellence Award.

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-12 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

West Lafayette, United States

Disciplines

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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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Other requirements

General requirements

Transcripts

Recommendation Letters

Academic Statement of Purpose

Personal History Statement

Writing Sample

Scholarly literature and culture studies essay, no more than 20 pages

Digital Portfolio (TA applicants only)

A five minute audio recording introducing yourself in both English and a foreign language. Recording can be emailed to program contact.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

29194 USD / year

≈ 29194 USD / year
Out-of-State

28794 USD / year

≈ 28794 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9992 USD / year

≈ 9992 USD / year

Living costs

West Lafayette

United States

1096 - 1774 USD / month

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