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Yale University history dates back to the early 17th century when colonial clergymen decided to open a school to help preserve the tradition of European liberal education. Renamed Yale in 1718, after Elihu Yale, an early donor the school continued adding graduate and professional schools through 1974.

PhDs are available in dozens of fields including Biology, History, Languages, Medieval Studies and Astronomy. Applicants must submit results from a GRE or GMAT exam and proof of English competence. Applicants are required to proceed through a Masters degree in order to be considered for the Doctorate Degree Program, be in residence for a full year and receive recommendations by the department of their choice.