Frequently Asked Questions (Part I): Graduate Program
See this page for a FAQ about the application process.
How is the department of Linguistics organized?
The Department is an autonomous unit within the Yale Graduate School. It adheres to the general requirements of the Graduate School but sets its own requirements concerning course work, examinations and other aspects of study.
Can I just get a Master's Degree from your department?
No, we do not offer a terminal masters degree.
What type of financial aid is available?
Yale University provides all of its PhD students with a financial aid package consisting of four years of full tuition, at least four years of stipend support, and comprehensive health care coverage. During the fifth year of the program, students who have completed all of their requirements are eligible for a dissertation fellowship. Further information can be obtained on the Office of Financial Aid & Resources' website
What special events are organized for the students?
The department sponsors a weekly colloquium, with invited speakers from other linguistics departments, as well as a weekly series of lunch talks in which students present their research. Yale periodically hosts conferences in a variety of fields of Linguistics. More information about other departmental activities may be found here.
Further questions?
If you need more information about the graduate program and Linguistics at Yale, please
contact Mr. Chris McDaniel (chris.mcdaniel (at) yale.edu).