Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting February 2027
- Apply before Nov 2026
- Starting September 2027
- Apply before May 2027
Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Debrecen, Hungary
Disciplines
Literature
Overview
In the English and American Literature programme from University of Debrecen the instructional part provides students with the theoretical and historical background as well as with analytical skill necessary for the completion of their dissertation, in the disciplines and fields specified above.
Students will gain knowledge in:
- British studies,
- (North) American studies,
- Canadian studies,
- Australian studies, literary and cultural studies,
- American, British, Australian history
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Comparative literature
- Film studies
- Media studies
- Gender studies
- Postcolonial studies
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- Language requirements: English language proficiency (TOEFL 600 /IELTS 8.0 /oral examination)
- Entry requirements: Relevant master’s degree
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
International
International tuition fees apply to students who are not citizens or permanent residents of the study country. In some regions, like the EU/EEA, or under certain agreements, students from partner countries may also pay domestic fees.
Non-residents
9,170 AUD / year
≈ 6,500 USD / year
EU/EEA
European Economic Area tuition fee is applicable to the students from EU countries, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland.
EU/EEA Nationals
9,170 AUD / year
≈ 6,500 USD / year
Living costs
Debrecen
Hungary
580-864 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Scholarships Information
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for English and American Literature.
Available Scholarships
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline: Not specified
Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship
Merit-based
University of Debrecen
Debrecen, Hungary
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline: Not specified
Diaspora Scholarship
Merit-based
University of Debrecen
Debrecen, Hungary
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline: 07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
U.S. government
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline: Anytime
Summer courses of Lectures for Institutes of Languages from the University
Merit-based
OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline: 30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
ServiceScape
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline: 15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
ACES Education Fund
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline: Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Independent provider
Grant
1550 EUR
Deadline: 31 Oct 2026
ELES-Scholarship (Ernst-Ludwig-Ehrlich-Studienwerk)
Austria’s Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline: 31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based
IvyPanda
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline: 01 Mar 2027
Voice Talent Online Scholarship
Voice Talent Online
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline: 13 Jan 2027
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based
Salvado Law
Independent provider
Grant
2600 EUR
Deadline: 15 Oct 2026
Literary Residency Program
International Visegrad Fund
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline: 31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based
Anonymous Hope Fund
Independent provider
Grant
350 EUR
Deadline: 01 Nov 2026
CEEPUS (Central European Exchange Program for University Studies)
Merit-based
OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline: 31 Dec 2026
Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria
Need-based
Leopold Figl Foundation
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline: Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship
IELTS from 6 to 9
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline: 11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme