Top PHD in Literature Colleges & Universities in Abroad in 2026

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#1	University of Cambridge, Cambridge England, Uk21%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹38.14L/Yr (£31,320/Yr)Admission	Ph.D English - Medieval Literatu...IELTS7₹38.14L/Yr £31,320 Course duration: 4 years 3+ More Programs	7.7/10(7 Users)
#2	Stanford University, Stanford California, Usa4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹57.26L/Yr ($63,540/Yr)Living: ₹30.93L/Yr ($34,320/Yr)Admission	Ph.D Modern Thought and Literatu...TOEFL90₹57.26L/Yr $63,540 Course duration: 5 years 2+ More Programs	7.2/10(4 Users)
#3	Cornell University, Ithaca New York, Usa8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹18.74L/Yr ($20,800/Yr)Living: ₹16.8L/Yr ($18,640/Yr)Admission	Ph.D Comparative LiteratureIELTS7.0₹18.74L/Yr $20,800 Course duration: 3 years 1 More Program	5.7/10(11 Users)
#4	King's College London, London England, Uk13%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹30.18L/Yr (£24,786/Yr)Living: ₹19.04L/Yr (£15,636/Yr)Admission	Ph.D Comparative LiteratureIELTS6.5PTE62₹30.18L/Yr £24,786 Course duration: 3 years Programs	8.3/10(26 Users)
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#5	Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin Hong Kong, Hong Kong20%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹4.87L/Yr (HK$42,100/Yr)Admission	Ph.D English (Literary Studies)TOEFL79₹4.87L/Yr HK$42,100 Course duration: 3 years Programs	7.2/10(1 User)Ranked 41 by THE in 2026 Ranked 32 by QS in 2026
#6	University of Bristol, Bristol England, Uk12%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹26.67L/Yr (£21,900/Yr)Living: ₹11.84L/Yr (£9,720/Yr)Admission	Ph.D English LiteratureIELTS6.5PTE67₹26.67L/Yr £21,900 Course duration: 4 years Programs	9.3/10(17 Users)Ranked 80 by THE in 2026 Ranked 51 by QS in 2026
#7	University of Birmingham, Birmingham England, Uk13%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹26.59L/Yr (£21,840/Yr)Living: ₹10.59L/Yr (£8,694/Yr)Admission	Ph.D English LiteratureGRE298TOEFL80PTE60₹26.59L/Yr £21,840 Course duration: 3 years Programs	8.0/10(27 Users)Ranked 98 by THE in 2026 Ranked 76 by QS in 2026
#8	Emory University, Atlanta Georgia, Usa11.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹53.99L/Yr ($59,920/Yr)Living: ₹18.22L/Yr ($20,220/Yr)Admission	Ph.D Comparative LiteratureGMAT730TOEFL100₹53.99L/Yr $59,920 Course duration: 4 years Programs	6.8/10(6 Users)
#9	Ohio State University, Columbus Ohio, Usa61%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹59.77L/Yr ($66,330/Yr)Living: ₹13.68L/Yr ($15,178/Yr)Admission	Ph.D East Asian Languages and Li...TOEFL79₹59.77L/Yr $66,330 Course duration: 5 years 1 More Program	8.3/10(6 Users)
#10	Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne England, Uk87%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹29.71L/Yr (£24,400/Yr)Admission	Ph.D English LiteratureDuolingo135IELTS7.0PTE76₹29.71L/Yr £24,400 Course duration: 3 years Programs	7.3/10(19 Users)Ranked 144 by THE in 2026 Ranked 137 by QS in 2026

#11	Cardiff University, Cardiff Wales, Uk20%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹32.51L/Yr (£26,700/Yr)Living: ₹10.56L/Yr (£8,670/Yr)Admission	Ph.D English LiteratureIELTS6.5PTE62₹32.51L/Yr £26,700 Course duration: 3 years Programs	7.7/10(21 Users)Ranked 201 by THE in 2026 Ranked 181 by QS in 2026
#12	University of Miami, Coral Gables Florida, Usa19%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹45.81L/Yr ($50,841/Yr)Living: ₹12.31L/Yr ($13,666/Yr)Admission	Ph.D Language and Literacy Learn...IELTS6.5₹45.81L/Yr $50,841 Course duration: 4 years Programs	9.3/10(2 Users)
#13	University of Utah, Salt Lake City Utah, Usa	Tuition: ₹31.72L/Yr ($35,196/Yr)Admission	Ph.D World Languages and Culture...IELTS6.5₹31.72L/Yr $35,196 Course duration: 4 years Programs	9.7/10(10 Users)
#14	University of Essex, Colchester England, Uk74%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹22.83L/Yr (£18,750/Yr)Living: ₹2.56L/Yr (£2,100/Yr)Admission	Ph.D LiteratureIELTS6PTE58₹22.83L/Yr £18,750 Course duration: 3 years Programs	9.7/10(8 Users)
#15	University at Buffalo, Buffalo New York, Usa74%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹22.52L/Yr ($24,990/Yr)Living: ₹16.28L/Yr ($18,064/Yr)Admission	Ph.D Comparative LiteratureGRE309TOEFL90PTE50₹22.52L/Yr $24,990 Course duration: 5 years 2+ More Programs	8.0/10(23 Users)
#16	University of Georgia, Athens Georgia, Usa37.2%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹27.8L/Yr ($30,848/Yr)Living: ₹10.52L/Yr ($11,672/Yr)Admission	Ph.D Language and Literacy Educa...IELTS6.5₹27.8L/Yr $30,848 Course duration: 3 years 2+ More Programs	7.7/10(7 Users)
#17	Laval University, Quebec City Quebec, Canada59%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹10.26L/Yr (CA$15,593/Yr)Admission	Ph.D English-speaking LiteratureTOEFL64₹10.26L/Yr CA$15,593 Course duration: 3 years 3+ More Programs	Ranked 401 by THE in 2026 Ranked 469 by QS in 2026
#18	University of Kent, Canterbury England, Uk39%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹23.5L/Yr (£19,300/Yr)Living: ₹22.68L/Yr (£18,624/Yr)Admission	Ph.D French and Comparative Lite...IELTS6PTE68₹23.5L/Yr £19,300 Course duration: 3 years 2+ More Programs	7.7/10(5 Users)
#19	Royal Holloway, University of London, Egham England, Uk17%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹19.28L/Yr (£15,832/Yr)Living: ₹6.58L/Yr (£5,400/Yr)Admission	Ph.D Comparative Literature and ...TOEFL88PTE61₹19.28L/Yr £15,832 Course duration: 1 year Programs	7.8/10(2 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2026 Ranked 461 by QS in 2026
#20	Bangor University, Bangor Wales, Uk41%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹21.31L/Yr (£17,500/Yr)Living: ₹18.15L/Yr (£14,904/Yr)Admission	Ph.D Welsh LiteratureIELTS6.5₹21.31L/Yr £17,500 Course duration: 2 years Programs	9.3/10(4 Users)