Back to Results
University of Maryland, College Park

Program in Comparative Literature

College Park, MD

Want to update the data for this profile? Claim it!
Larger Map
Want to update the data for this profile? Claim it!

Overview

Program in Comparative Literature / Program in Comparative Literature is located in College Park, MD, in a suburban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree
Master of Arts (MA)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Degrees Awarded

Degree Number Awarded
Doctoral Degrees 3

Earning Your Degree

Distance learning programs available? No
Terminal master's degree available? No

Degree Requirements

Degree Requirement
Master's Degrees Entrance Exam GRE General Test
Thesis Required
Oral defense
Doctoral Degrees Entrance Exam GRE General Test
Thesis Required
Comprehensive exams in 4 areas

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

21
Applied
3
Accepted
3
Enrolled
14%

Applying

75
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Electronic
applications accepted?
Yes
Applications processed
on a rolling basis?

Application Deadlines

Type Domestic International Priority date
Fall deadline January 15th January 15th No

Entrance Requirements

Exam Details
Master's Degree Exam GRE General Test
Master's Degree Requirements Foreign language, writing sample, 3 letters of recommendation
Doctoral Degree Exam GRE General Test
Doctoral Degree Requirements Minimum GPA of 3.0, foreign language, writing sample

International Students

Exam Details
TOEFL: Required

Tuition & Fees

Calculator icon

Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit: FAFSA
Types of financial support available Scholarship and/or loans
Career or field-related internships
Federal Work-Study
Financial support for part-time students

Student Body

12
Total Graduate Students
25%
International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 8.33%
Black or African American 8.33%
White or Caucasian 41%
American Indian or Alaska Native Not Reported
Asian Not Reported
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander Not Reported
Two or more races Not Reported
Unknown 16.67%

Gender

Male (41%)
Female (58%)

Research

Focus of faculty research: Renaissance studies, drama, modern literature, postcolonial studies, feminist scholarship
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: 0

Location & Contact

Address 7999 Regents Dr.
College Park, MD  20742
United States
Contact William Cohen
Chair of English Department
Email: wcohen@umd.edu
Phone: 301-405-3807

University of Maryland, College Park
×