PhD in Literature in Europe
30 phd programmes in literature at 22 universities in Europe are open to international students; 80% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 16,700 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 5,464 USD and 26,958 USD.
Data as of August 27, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Literature programmes
1–24 of 30 · page 1 of 2
Specialisations within literature
Literature 27 Language and Literature 3
Universities for literature in Europe
- Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (3)
- Bangor University (3)
- Complutense University of Madrid (2)
- University of Coimbra (2)
- Aberystwyth University (2)
- University of Lisbon (2)
- Jan Dlugosz University in Czestochowa (1)
- Doctoral School of the University of Szczecin (1)
- Autonomous University of Madrid (1)
- Tampereen korkeakoulusäätiö sr (1)
PhD in Literature in Europe: common questions
- How many literature programmes are there in Europe?
- 30 literature phd programmes at 22 universities in Europe are open to international students, as of August 27, 2026.
- How much does a literature degree in Europe cost?
- The median yearly tuition for phd programmes in literature in Europe is 16,700 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 5,464 USD and 26,958 USD per year.
- Can I study literature in Europe in English?
- Yes — 80% of the literature programmes in Europe in our catalogue are taught in English (24 of 30).
Planning to study literature in Europe?
An advisor who knows admissions in Europe can shortlist literature programmes for your budget and profile.