Universities in Europe
29 PhD Programs in Literature in Europe
- programs
- 29 programs
- universities
- 22 universities
- taught in English
- 79% taught in English
- median yearly fee
- 16,700 USD median yearly fee
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Also searched as PhD in Literature in Europe and Doctorate in Literature in Europe.
Europe has 29 phd programs in literature open to international students, at 22 universities. 79% of them are taught in English. Fees cluster around 16,700 USD a year, and the middle half of those programs fall between 5,965 USD and 26,152 USD.
Computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Literature programs
1–24 of 29 · page 1 of 2
Specializations within literature
Top universities for Literature in Europe
Ranked by how many literature programs each one runs in Europe — the count is next to the name.
- Bangor University (3)
- Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (3)
- Aberystwyth University (2)
- University of Coimbra (2)
- Complutense University of Madrid (2)
- Jan Dlugosz University in Czestochowa (1)
- Doctoral School of the University of Szczecin (1)
- Autonomous University of Madrid (1)
- Tampereen korkeakoulusäätiö sr (1)
- Ollscoil na Gaillimhe – University of Galway (1)
January intake in Europe
3 of these programs list a dated January start that is still ahead. Dates come from each listing — confirm on the program page before planning around one.
- PhD in Literature — Aberystwyth University · starts Jan 2027
- PhD in Literature — Aberystwyth University · starts Jan 2027
- PhD in The Present And Future Of Reading Literature — University of Portsmouth · starts Jan 2027
PhD in Literature in Europe: common questions
- How many literature programs are there in Europe?
- 29 literature phd programs at 22 universities in Europe are open to international students, as of 12 October 2026.
- How much does a literature degree in Europe cost?
- The median annual fee (programs billed per year) for phd programs in literature in Europe is 16,700 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 5,965 USD and 26,152 USD a year.
- Can I study literature in Europe in English?
- Yes — 79% of the literature programs in Europe in our catalog are taught in English (23 of 29).
Planning to study literature in Europe?
An advisor who knows admissions in Europe can shortlist literature programs for your budget and profile.