Graduate Program

Welcome

Our graduate students are mentored in the latest research methods and fields of academic inquiry in a dynamic scholarly community, leading to fulfilling careers. Full-time students hold graduate teaching assistantships and receive tuition remission and a stipend. Leadership development opportunities abound through our graduate student organization (GSO) which collaborates on the oversight of our research colloquium, professional development workshops, and Crossroads conference.

Our recent alumni are thriving— at UGA, they now work in offices such as OGE, Faculty Affairs, and the Center for International Trade and Security. In secondary education many rise to leadership roles like Director of World Languages at Hilton Head Preparatory and Dean of Students at Paideia in Atlanta. Others pursue careers in AI training, ed tech, and industry. Many hold faculty and administrative positions at institutions such as UNC, Morehouse, Spelman, Emory, Brown, UChicago, Georgetown, and Rutgers. 

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 full-time graduate students earn a stipend and receive tuition remission, gaining teaching experience as TAs and Instructor of Record as they complete the requirements for the MA or PhD degree. In 2025-26 students receive an annual payment of $16,536 (MA) and $23,429 (PhD) and a reduction of tuition to $25 per semester instead of the standard tuition. Work commitments are 13 hours and 18 hours per week respectively. There are opportunities to conduct research, teach online or work with study 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