Graduate Program

Welcome

Our graduate students are mentored in the latest research methods and areas of academic inquiry in a supportive and active scholarly community, leading to fulfilling careers. We offer programs taught in French, Italian, Portuguese and Spanish leading to M.A. and Ph.D. degrees. The majority of students hold teaching assistantships and receive full tuition remission and a stipend. We are one of the most productive departments at the University of Georgia, with a faculty of professors who specialize in research on linguistics, literature, and culture. See our areas of specialization.

Program Information and Resources

Graduate Degree Programs
Detailed information about our graduate degrees including the MA and PhD degrees.

How to apply
Find application procedures for both the MA and PhD programs

Graduate Teaching Assistantships
The majority of our graduate students earn a stipend and receive tuition remission, gaining experience as Teaching Assistants as they complete the requirements for the MA or PhD degree. In 2024-25 students receive an annual payment of $16,137 (MA) and $22,864 (PhD) and a reduction of tuition to $25 per semester instead of the standard tuition. There are opportunities to teach and work abroad in the summer for additional pay.

Graduate Courses & Course Schedules
See all course descriptions and up to date course schedules

Graduate Student Forms
All the forms you will need in graduate school

Graduate Student Handbook
The handbook outlines current complete degree requirements for a graduate degree in Romance Languages from UGA.

Graduate Student Scholarships
Current graduate students seeking a scholarship should review these opportunities

Current Graduate Students
See a listing of our current graduate students

Alumni Placement
See where our MA's and PhD's landed after graduation since the 70's

• MA Alumni Careers
• PhD Alumni Careers