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Graduate Application FAQPhD Program CharacteristicsWhat are the research foci of the department? Check out our faculty webpages to see more about current research within the department; see what affiliated faculty in other departments are working on as well. Learn more about the research facilities of the department. What research are current and former students engaged in? Read more about current students in the program as well as their publications and presentations. See the placement record and research interests of our recent graduates. How big is the typical entering class for the PhD program in Linguistics? 4 to 6 students. How long will it take to earn the Ph.D degree? Students meeting all program deadlines earn the degree in 4 to 6 years, depending on their level of preparation when entering the program. See the Linguistics Department Graduate Handbook for more details. Does the NU Linguistics Department offer a degree in Applied Linguistics/TESOL? No. However, we are a strong center for basic research on second language learning. For more information about active areas of research in the department, please see these pages. If I am accepted, is it possible for me to attend part-time? Only in very unusual circumstances. Is it possible to begin graduate study in Linguistics in a quarter other than the fall quarter? No, the curriculum is progressive in nature with information in one quarter forming the basis for instruction in subsequent quarters. Financial AidWhat kind of financial aid is available to Linguistics PhD students? All admitted students receive a 5 year funding commitment (subject to satisfactory progress towards the degree) including both tuition and a 12-month stipend. A sixth year of funding is typically possible when needed to complete the degree. For information about general funding policies for Northwestern graduate students, please go to this website. Can foreign students receive financial aid for the PhD program? Foreign students receive the same financial aid package as US students. What kind of financial aid is available to Linguistics MA students? MA students receive financial aid only in very exceptional circumstances. Admission RequirementsIs an undergraduate degree in Linguistics required for admission to the Northwestern Linguistics Ph.D program? Due to the interdisciplinary nature of our program, successful applicants have come from a wide range of backgrounds including not just Linguistics but allied fields such as Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Cognitive Science, Foreign Languages and Literature, Neuroscience, Mathematics, Music, and Psychology, However, applicants must demonstrate sufficient knowledge of Linguistics as a field to strongly justify their career choice in applying to the program. What Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores are required for admission? No specific minimum GRE score is required for admission; however, we generally consider a good GRE total (Verbal + Quantitative) to be around 1400. Successful applicants with lower GRE scores have unusually strong grades in relevant courses and/or research experience. Who must submit Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) scores and what is the required minimum score? For current information, please refer to this website. Note that Northwestern offers linguistic and cultural support for international students through the International Summer Institute and our Graduate English as a Second Language Program. Is an MA required for admission into the PhD program? No. Some entering students have an MA and some do not. How do I apply? Click here for more information. What is the deadline for applications? December 31st for admission the following Fall Quarter. Further InformationCan I visit the department before submitting an application? It is the department policy to only have in-person interviews/meetings once we have an application in hand. However, you may contact the departmental admissions officer at any time with any specific questions about our graduate program. Whom should I contact for more information? Admissions Officer |
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