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#1University of Cambridge logo

University of Cambridge, Cambridge

England, Uk21%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $41.3K/Yr (£31,320/Yr)Admission Ph.D English - Criticism and Cul...IELTS7$41.3K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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9.7/10(6 Users)
#2Stanford University logo

Stanford University, Stanford

California, Usa4%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $61.1K/YrLiving$34.3K/YrAdmission Ph.D EnglishGRE328TOEFL100PTE68$61.1K/Yr
Course duration: 5 years
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7.2/10(4 Users)
#3Cornell University logo

Cornell University, Ithaca

New York, Usa8%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $20.8K/YrLiving$18.6K/YrAdmission Ph.D English Language and Litera...IELTS7.0$20.8K/Yr
Course duration: 3 years
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5.7/10(11 Users)
#4King's College London logo

King's College London, London

England, Uk13%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $35.8K/Yr (£27,100/Yr)Living$20.6K/Yr (£15,636/Yr)Admission Ph.D EnglishIELTS6.5PTE62$35.8K/Yr
Course duration: 3 years
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4.3/10(27 Users)
#5Chinese University of Hong Kong logo

Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin

Hong Kong, Hong Kong20%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $5.5K/Yr (HK$42,100/Yr)Admission Ph.D English (Literary Studies)TOEFL79$5.5K/Yr
HK$42,100
Course duration: 3 years
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7.2/10(1 User)
#6University of Wisconsin-Madison logo

University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison

Wisconsin, Usa45%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $25.7K/YrLiving$16.4K/YrAdmission Ph.D EnglishIELTS6.5PTE54$25.6K/Yr
Course duration: 5 years
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8.0/10(21 Users)
#7University of Bristol logo

University of Bristol, Bristol

England, Uk12%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $28.9K/Yr (£21,900/Yr)Living$12.8K/Yr (£9,720/Yr)Admission Ph.D English LiteratureIELTS6.5PTE67$28.9K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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6.3/10(16 Users)
#8University of Birmingham logo

University of Birmingham, Birmingham

England, Uk13%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $28.8K/Yr (£21,840/Yr)Living$11.5K/Yr (£8,694/Yr)Admission Ph.D English Language and Applie...GRE298TOEFL80PTE60$28.8K/Yr
Course duration: 3 years
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8.0/10(27 Users)
#9Emory University logo

Emory University, Atlanta

Georgia, Usa11.1%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $59.9K/YrLiving$20.2K/YrAdmission Ph.D EnglishGMAT730TOEFL100$59.9K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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6.8/10(6 Users)
#10Ohio State University logo

Ohio State University, Columbus

Ohio, Usa61%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $66.3K/YrLiving$15.2K/YrAdmission Ph.D EnglishTOEFL79$66.3K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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8.3/10(6 Users)Ranked 26 by US News in 2025
#11Queen Mary, University of London logo

Queen Mary, University of London, London

England, Uk44%Acceptance Rate
Living$8.7K/Yr (£6,571/Yr)Admission Ph.D EnglishTOEFL100PTE68--
Course duration: 4 years
Programs
7.3/10(25 Users)
#12Newcastle University logo

Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne

England, Uk87%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $31.2K/Yr (£23,600/Yr)Admission Ph.D English LiteratureDuolingo135IELTS7.0PTE76$32.2K/Yr
Course duration: 3 years
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7.3/10(19 Users)
#13Case Western Reserve University logo

Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland

Ohio, Usa26%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $55.5K/YrLiving$6.5K/YrAdmission Ph.D EnglishIELTS7PTE61$55.5K/Yr
Course duration: 5 years
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6.7/10(4 Users)Ranked 65 by US News in 2025
#14University of York logo

University of York, York

England, Uk79%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $31.5K/Yr (£23,900/Yr)Living$10.1K/Yr (£7,657/Yr)Admission Ph.D Teaching English to Speaker...TOEFL87PTE61$31.5K/Yr
Course duration: 3 years
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5.7/10(12 Users)
#15Cardiff University logo

Cardiff University, Cardiff

Wales, Uk20%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $35.2K/Yr (£26,700/Yr)Living$11.4K/Yr (£8,670/Yr)Admission Ph.D English LiteratureIELTS6.5PTE62$35.2K/Yr
Course duration: 3 years
Programs
9.0/10(20 Users)
#16University of Miami logo

University of Miami, Coral Gables

Florida, Usa19%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $50.8K/YrLiving$13.7K/YrAdmission Ph.D EnglishIELTS6.5$50.8K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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9.3/10(2 Users)Ranked 201 by THE in 2026Ranked 314 by QS in 2026
#17University of Utah logo

University of Utah, Salt Lake City

Utah, Usa
Tuition:  $35.2K/YrAdmission Ph.D EnglishIELTS6.5$35.2K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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9.7/10(10 Users)Ranked 201 by THE in 2026Ranked 540 by QS in 2026
#18University of Essex logo

University of Essex, Colchester

England, Uk74%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $24.7K/Yr (£18,750/Yr)Living$2.8K/Yr (£2,100/Yr)Admission Ph.D English Language TeachingIELTS6PTE58$24.7K/Yr
Course duration: 3 years
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9.7/10(8 Users)
#19University at Buffalo logo

University at Buffalo, Buffalo

New York, Usa74%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $25K/YrLiving$18.1K/YrAdmission Ph.D EnglishGRE309TOEFL90PTE50$25K/Yr
Course duration: 5 years
Programs
8.0/10(23 Users)
#20University of Iowa logo

University of Iowa, Iowa City

Iowa, Usa84.7%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $19.4K/YrLiving$10.4K/YrAdmission Ph.D EnglishDuolingo105IELTS7PTE58$19.4K/Yr
Course duration: 5 years
Programs
8.3/10(7 Users)