AHA Directory of History Departments and Organizations
Institution Details
Rush Rhees 362B
755 Library Rd.
Rochester, NY 14627-0070
Phone: 585.275.2053
Fax: 585.756.4425
Email: history.department@rochester.edu
Website: https://www.sas.rochester.edu/his/
The Department of History is committed to teaching, scholarship, and intellectual rigor in the context of close attention to students' needs and interests. We offer programs of study for both undergraduates and graduates.
Director of Graduate Studies: Brianna Theobald
Director of Undergraduate Studies: Thomas Fleischman
Degrees Offered: BA,MA,PHD
Academic Year System: SEM
Areas of Specialization: Indigenous, American cultural and intellectual, America to 1800, early modern and medieval world, Europe, Africa/Atlantic world/slavery, Latin America/Latinx, women, public health
In-state: $60550
Out-of-state: $60550
In-state: $34020
Out-of-state: $34020
Admissions: https://admissions.rochester.edu/
Financial Aid: https://enrollment.rochester.edu/financial-aid/
Admissions: https://www.rochester.edu/college/gradstudies/prospective/
Financial Aid: https://enrollment.rochester.edu/financial-aid/
Areas of Specialization: Indigenous, American cultural and intellectual, America to 1800, early modern and medieval world, Europe, Africa/Atlantic world/slavery, Latin America/Latinx, women, public health
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Doctoral Program Information
The graduate program in the University of Rochester's Department of History is a small and select one that offers both MA and PhD degrees. The program uniquely combines the personal attention of a tutorial system with the resources of a major research institution. While in residence, students have access to distinguished faculty, a world-class library, and the opportunity to interact with other leading departments. Please consult the MA handbook or the PhD handbook for the most up-to-date requirements of the graduate program, including comprehensive exams, language requirements, teaching assistantships, and advisor selection. For rules and regulations concerning graduate-level study at the University of Rochester, see the Graduate Bulletin.
Directory of History Dissertations
Doctoral Program Statistics 2025-2026:
PhD students currently enrolled: 25
PhD applications received: 26
New PhD students: 3
% of students receiving tuition waivers: 100
% of students receiving stipends: 100
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