Universities in North America
39 PhD Programs in English Language & Literature in North America
- programs
- 39 programs
- universities
- 35 universities
- taught in English
- 100% taught in English
- median yearly fee
- 25,194 USD median yearly fee
Last update
Also searched as PhD in English Language & Literature in North America and Doctorate in English Language & Literature in North America.
North America has 39 phd programs in english language & literature open to international students, at 35 universities. Almost all of them — 100% — are taught in English. Fees cluster around 25,194 USD a year, and the middle half of those programs fall between 15,945 USD and 31,768 USD.
Computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
English Language & Literature programs
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Top universities for English Language & Literature in North America
Ranked by how many english language & literature programs each one runs in North America — the count is next to the name.
- Murray State University (4)
- University of Oklahoma (2)
- George Washington University (1)
- Indiana University Bloomington (1)
- Laval University, Quebec City (1)
- Memorial University of Newfoundland (1)
- Middle Tennessee State University (1)
- Georgia State University (1)
- Rutgers University, New Brunswick (1)
- Dalhousie University (1)
January intake in North America
5 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 English — University of South Dakota · starts Jan 2027
- PhD in English — Temple University · starts Jan 2027
- PhD in English, Ph.D. — University of South Florida · starts Jan 2027
- PhD in English, Ph.D. — The University of North Carolina at Greensboro · starts Jan 2027
- PhD in English Literature — Laval University, Quebec City · starts Jan 2027
PhD in English Language & Literature in North America: common questions
- How many english language & literature programs are there in North America?
- 39 english language & literature phd programs at 35 universities in North America are open to international students, as of 12 October 2026.
- How much does a english language & literature degree in North America cost?
- The median annual fee (programs billed per year) for phd programs in english language & literature in North America is 25,194 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 15,945 USD and 31,768 USD a year.
- Can I study english language & literature in North America in English?
- Yes — 100% of the english language & literature programs in North America in our catalog are taught in English (39 of 39).
- Are any of these english language & literature programs available online?
- 4 of the 39 programs in North America are delivered online or by distance learning.
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