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MA French at Columbia University

Columbia University, United States

Programme overview

The MA in French trains scholars in the literature, culture and history of France and the Francophone world, with courses on literary, theoretical, historical and sociological topics across periods and regions. The Maison Francaise hosts related events.

Faculty: Graduate School of Arts and Sciences  |  Department: Department of French  |  Intake: Fall  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: New York, NY, United States

What you will study

Coursework across historical periods, world regions and disciplinary methodologies.

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Application information

Entry requirements

GSAS MA application: CV or resume, statement of academic purpose, personal statement, 3 letters of evaluation (at least two academic), two writing samples of 10-15 pages each (one in English, one in French, with different content). GRE not required. Full-time. Deadlines: fall 4/8/2027, spring 10/29/2026. International applicants whose undergraduate degree is from an institution in a country where English is not the official language must submit TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo English Test scores.

Intake: Fall

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