PhD Hispanic Studies at University of Kentucky

Entry requirements

Programme-specific requirements: Required application materials: • Statement of purpose in English or Spanish (500-750 words) • Transcripts of all university academic coursework -- unofficial copies acceptable (official will be requested upon admission) • Academic writing sample in Spanish • Three recommendations from university professors (email addresses entered) • International applicants whose native language is not English must have evidence of English language proficiency, and can satisfy this requirement by submitting one of the following English language exam scores: -TOEFL minimum score of 79 (internet-based), 213 (computer-based), or 550 (paper-based); -IELTS minimum score of 6.5; -Duolingo minimum score of 115. International applicants who have previously completed a BA or MA degree in the United States do not need to submit English language exam scores unless the admissions committee has concerns about proficiency. In most cases, those being considered for acceptance will be asked to participate in a video-conference call as a means to measure English and Spanish oral proficiency. • A Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score is NOT required to apply for and be accepted into the graduate program in Hispanic Studies; however, those students who wish to apply for certain non-departmental scholarships, grants, and fellowships that do require the GRE, may want to take it. Graduate School requirements apply (not programme-specific): see the Graduate School admission requirements.