BA, BFA, BS, MA, MS, or MFA degree
Competitive scores in verbal, quantitative, and analytical writing sections
of GRE, must have taken within the past five years
Three letters of recommendation, at least two from professors whose course(s)
the applicant has taken. These letters should be current and attest to
applicants' intellectual qualifications for the Ph.D. in Comparative Studies.
Minimum 3.5 GPA in previous graduate courses.
A statement of intent that outlines the applicant's field(s) of study and
describes how your academic background has prepared you for this
interdisciplinary program.
One academic paper, approx. 20 pages in length with scholarly documentation,
which demonstrates the applicants analytical and explanatory skills and
command of the discipline in the area of the Master's degree. Candidates who
plan to work in lingua are required to submit an academic paper in that
language.
A general evaluation of international transcripts is required, FAU will do the
evaluation or it must be done by a NACES member
A competitive TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo score is required
applicants' intellectual qualifications for the Ph.D. in Comparative Studies.
A statement of intent that outlines the applicant's field(s) of study and
describes how your academic background has prepared you for this
interdisciplinary program.
One academic paper, approx. 20 pages in length with scholarly documentation,
which demonstrates the applicants analytical and explanatory skills and
command of the discipline in the area of the Master's degree. Candidates who
plan to work in lingua are required to submit an academic paper in that
language.
A general evaluation of international transcripts is required, FAU will do the
evaluation or it must be done by a NACES member
A competitive TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo score is required
TOEFL is 500 (Paper-Based Test) and 61 (Internet Based Test). The minimum university requirement for IELTS is a band score of 6.0.