PhD French at University of Minnesota Twin Cities

Entry requirements

Applicants have generally completed at least 18 credits in French literature and culture. Prospective students whose undergraduate degree is in another field, but who have taken substantial coursework in French and are strongly motivated to pursue literary studies, are invited to contact the director of graduate studies in French. An MA in French (or equivalent) is required. Applicants must submit three letters of recommendation from persons familiar with their scholarship and research potential, a complete set of official transcripts, a sample of their academic writing, and a written statement of research interests and goals. Students may be contacted for evidence of spoken French proficiency (via a phone interview or other). International student applicants should also submit scores for the TOEFL or equivalent English proficiency testing program. Minimum English proficiency for international applicants: TOEFL iBT 79, IELTS 6.5.