
The Department of Film, Television, and Media at the University of Michigan offers a Ph.D. program administered by the Horace H. Rackham School of Graduate Studies. This doctoral program focuses on advanced study and research in film, television, and media.
Tuition and fees are subject to change. Please refer to the University Registrar for the most up-to-date information. Mandatory fees apply to both resident and non-resident students.
For the 2025-26 academic year, full-time non-resident tuition is $30,685 for the Fall & Winter terms, with mandatory fees of an additional $241.19 per term.
Funding packages for doctoral students include a stipend for living expenses, and scholarships like the John H. and Patricia W. Mitchell Scholarship are awarded shortly after the application deadline.
You must apply online through the Horace H. Rackham School of Graduate Studies portal, submitting all required materials by the application deadline.
The application deadline for the Ph.D. program is December 15.
Graduates are prepared for academic and research positions within film, television, and media studies.