International students are advised that late applications take longer to process for international students, due to the need to process foreign transcripts, visa requirements and financial information. Initial offers of admission and financial aid are normally made in February-March. Further offers are sometimes made at a later date, if additional funds become available. In recent years, 5-10 new students have started the Ph.D. program each year. The Department funds PhD students for up to 5 years, provided that the student makes satisfactory academic progress.
Graduate funding comes from a number of sources.
Other sources of funding are occasionally available through the Department or University. Also, a number of students come to the Department with funding of their own from external fellowships. See the Graduate School web site for information on these. Statement of Purpose . This should provide a clear explanation of what your objectives are in pursuing an advanced degree in Linguistics, and at Maryland in particular.