PhD in French Language and Literature (PhD)

The tuition fee is 14,550 USD per year.

Students study the French language and related dialects and creoles. The program includes philology, Metropolitan French, Canadian French, and African and Caribbean Creoles.

The field applies to business, science and technology, and other settings. It supports work where French language knowledge is needed.

For international students, tuition is below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 10% of applicants.

Middlebury College, founded in 1800 and located in the village of Middlebury, Vermont, is a liberal arts institution renowned for language education and global engagement. With around 3,500 students and an international cohort, the college cultivates close student-faculty relationships and a culture of intellectual curiosity that supports interdisciplinary study and personal development.

The distinctive Language Schools and Schools Abroad programs give students immersive language training and study abroad options that are central to Middlebury's identity. Academic programs emphasize critical thinking, writing and cross-cultural understanding, supported by small seminars, fieldwork and faculty mentorship. The college fosters a rigorous but nurturing environment where students can explore multiple disciplines and pursue independent research or creative projects.

Middlebury graduates are prepared for careers that value communication, cultural literacy and analytical reasoning. The college provides robust advising, career services and global networks to help international students navigate study abroad, internships and postgraduate pathways. For students seeking an immersive liberal arts education with exceptional language training and global opportunities, Middlebury offers an academically challenging and personally enriching experience.