Program Overview

Program Overview

The PhD program in African-American and African-diaspora studies at Columbia University is a highly interdisciplinary program that allows graduate students to take their scholarship to the next level.

Program Details

• The program builds on the success of Columbia’s master’s degree program in the field.
• It combines courses in African-American and African-diaspora studies with opportunities for specialized research in a range of related areas.
• The program is now welcoming applications for its inaugural cohort, which will start classes in fall 2026.

Program Features

• The program is the first of its type in New York City.
• It provides students with the opportunity to engage in advanced research and scholarship in African-American and African-diaspora studies.
• The program is designed to prepare students for careers in academia, research, and other fields related to African-American and African-diaspora studies.

Program Start Date

The inaugural cohort of the PhD program in African-American and African-diaspora studies will start classes in fall 2026.

Program Location

The program is located at Columbia University in New York City.