Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] Comparative Literature
The Comparative Literature Department at Emory offers PhD students a wide-ranging theoretical and interdisciplinary curriculum that prepares them to engage in research and teaching across traditional disciplinary boundaries and to interrogate the definition of the literary itself. In doing so, it maintains a strong focus on the specificity of literary and linguistic forms and the crucial role that literariness and the literary play in critical and experimental thinking in the humanities and beyond.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 |
| Tuition Fees | $42800 | $42800 | $42800 | $42800 |
| Total Fees | $42800 | $42800 | $42800 | $42800 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 100 | 120 | 3 |
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 7 | 9 | 3 |
| GMAT | Graduate Management Admission Test | 730 | 800 | 2 |
Academic Eligibility:
- Applicants have a bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college.
- Students have better than a B+ average, and strong undergraduate or professional research experiences.
- International applicants whose native language is not English must also complete the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).
Indian Students Eligibility:
- Applicants must have passed graduation in a relevant field from a recognized institution with 60%.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.