Admission Requirements:

The program accepts applicants holding a Master’s degree in Arts, Department of Drama and Theatre Criticism, or its equivalent from theatre faculties and departments locally, regionally, and internationally.

Passing the written exam or personal interview conducted by the department for applicants to the program.

Fulfilling postgraduate requirements according to the regulations of the Supreme Council of Universities and the faculty’s postgraduate studies bylaws.

The number of admitted students is determined annually according to the department council’s decision held in July of each academic year.

Target Group

Egyptians – International students

Program Duration

Minimum: 3 years — Maximum: 5 years

Application Period

From the beginning of August until the end of the second week after the start of classes

Credit Hours

50 hours

Program Advantages

• The program is an advanced academic pathway designed to prepare specialized researchers capable of producing original scientific knowledge that contributes to developing the field of drama and theatre criticism locally, regionally, and internationally.

• It is characterized by academic openness to international students from various Arab countries, enriching the research environment, enhancing cultural and knowledge exchange, and strengthening the department’s position as a regional academic center in theatre and critical studies.

• The program has an interdisciplinary nature linking theatre studies with multiple fields such as humanities, cultural studies, cultural economics, and applied sciences, opening new research horizons.

• It allows the study of advanced critical issues such as postmodern theatre, alternative theatrical spaces, and dramaturgy of performance, helping students keep pace with contemporary intellectual and aesthetic transformations.

• It contributes to developing awareness of modern applications of performing arts through specialized courses such as art therapy, theatre and science, and dance theatre and performance arts.

• It supports international and cultural openness through the study of Arab theatre in the diaspora, enhancing understanding of cross-border cultural interactions.

• It connects academic research with cultural and creative labor market needs through courses such as cultural economics and arts marketing, expanding employment opportunities for graduates.

• The program is based on a rigorous academic system balancing theory and research, where coursework represents 30% of the total grade and research represents 70%, ensuring integrated academic preparation.

• It provides sufficient time for students to conduct in-depth research according to academic standards, improving the quality and originality of research outputs.

• It supports diverse career paths by combining critical studies with contemporary artistic applications, meeting local and regional cultural and creative industry needs.

Skills Acquired by Graduates

Upon completion of the PhD program, the graduate should be able to:

• Produce original and innovative scientific research in drama and theatre criticism, Apply advanced critical analysis of theatrical texts and performances using modern and contemporary critical approaches, Use interdisciplinary approaches to study theatrical phenomena and connect them with humanities, social sciences, and applied fields,Analyze intellectual and aesthetic transformations in contemporary and postmodern theatre, Design and manage specialized research projects in theatre and critical studies.,Link artistic practice with the economic and cultural dimensions of creative institutions, Employ therapeutic and social applications of performing arts in diverse research and community contexts Develop advanced skills in dramaturgical analysis of performance and contemporary performance spaces. Enhance academic presentation, scientific discussion, and participation in conferences and specialized research events,Prepare graduates capable of contributing to cultural policy development, academic supervision, and research leadership in drama and theatre criticism.

Contact Information

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