A statement of intent that outlines the applicant's goals and objectives and how this interdisciplinary program can help the applicant achieve these. The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is recommended, but not required. GRE must have been taken within the past five years.
A B.A., B.F.A., B.S., M.A., M.S. or M.F.A. degree. An applicant must submit a paper, approximately 20 pages in length and with scholarly documentation, that will demonstrate the applicant's analytical and explanatory skills and command of the discipline in the area of the master's degree.
Three descriptive letters of recommendation, including at least two from professors whose course(s) the student has taken. These letters should be current and should attest to the applicant's intellectual qualifications for the Ph.D. in Comparative Studies. TOEFL is 500 (Paper-Based Test) and 61 (Internet Based Test). The minimum university requirement for IELTS is a band score of 6.0.