In the Department of Linguistics at the U, our faculty specialize in:

• Theoretical Syntax and Semantics
• Theoretical Phonology
• Second Language Acquisition
• Second Language Phonology
• Computational Linguistics

Our faculty also have interests in psycholinguistics.

Deadline for Fall 2027 applications: January 10, 2027
We do not admit students in Spring or Summer. Late applications will NOT be accepted. 

Submit your completed Graduate Admissions Application.

The following should be submitted as part of the Graduate Admissions Application:

• Unofficial Transcripts of all previous college and university coursework
  (If you are accepted, you will need to send official transcripts to the Office of Admissions.)
• Curriculum Vitae/Resume
• Statement of Purpose
  
  A brief statement outlining your experience and research interests. Explain what you hope to gain from the program, and how it supports your future plans. You may also include relevant experience, prior education, or any additional information you would like the faculty to consider when reviewing your application.
• Academic Writing Sample
  This is typically a research paper for a previous course.
• Three Recommendations
  You will provide the names and email addresses of three recommenders in the online system. The recommenders will receive an email to submit their letters of recommendation. Professors who know the your academic abilities write the most useful and convincing letters.
• Application Fee
  The application fee is $55.00 for domestic students and $65.00 for international students.
• International Students
  International students are required to verify their English proficiency.
  • TOEFL iBT: 100 or higher. Scores can be sent using the institutional code: 4853
  • IELTS: 7.0 or higher. Please contact your testing center to have the score sent directly to the University of Utah.
  • Duolingo: 120 or higher. Scores can be sent by logging into your Duolingo account, selecting the "Send Results" button next to your test results, and selecting the University of Utah as the receiving institution.
  • Please note: associate, bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degrees may fulfill this requirement if they were earned from a regionally-accredited U.S. college or university and were completed within two years of submitting your application and paying the application fee.
  • Please visit the Office of Admissions for further information regarding this requirement including a list of English speaking countries that do not have to submit test scores.  You may also contact the International Office of Admissions at iao@sa.utah.edu 

Graduate Admissions Application

Questions?
Email Kacey Campbell, our graduate coordinator, at kacey.campbell@utah.edu.