Universities in North America
28 PhD Programs in Linguistics in North America
- programs
- 28 programs
- universities
- 18 universities
- taught in English
- 100% taught in English
- median yearly fee
- 31,943 USD median yearly fee
Last update
Also searched as PhD in Linguistics in North America and Doctorate in Linguistics in North America.
North America has 28 phd programs in linguistics open to international students, at 18 universities. Almost all of them — 100% — are taught in English. Fees cluster around 31,943 USD a year, and the middle half of those programs fall between 25,583 USD and 37,601 USD.
Computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Linguistics programs
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Specializations within linguistics
Top universities for Linguistics in North America
Ranked by how many linguistics programs each one runs in North America — the count is next to the name.
- Georgetown University (3)
- Indiana University Bloomington (2)
- Laval University, Quebec City (2)
- University of Georgia, Athens (2)
- Rutgers University, New Brunswick (2)
- Tulane University (2)
- University of Florida (2)
- University of Kentucky (2)
- University of Minnesota (2)
- Memorial University of Newfoundland (1)
January intake in North America
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 Linguistics and Applied Language Studies, Ph.D. — University of South Florida · starts Jan 2027
- PhD in Linguistics — Laval University, Quebec City · starts Jan 2027
- PhD in Linguistics - Language Didactics — Laval University, Quebec City · starts Jan 2027
PhD in Linguistics in North America: common questions
- How many linguistics programs are there in North America?
- 28 linguistics phd programs at 18 universities in North America are open to international students, as of 11 October 2026.
- How much does a linguistics degree in North America cost?
- The median annual fee (programs billed per year) for phd programs in linguistics in North America is 31,943 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 25,583 USD and 37,601 USD a year.
- Can I study linguistics in North America in English?
- Yes — 100% of the linguistics programs in North America in our catalog are taught in English (28 of 28).
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