PhD Hispanic and Lusophone Literatures, Cultures, and Linguistics at University of Minnesota Twin Cities

Entry requirements

Prospective students generally have completed an undergraduate degree or substantial coursework in the fields of Hispanic literatures and cultures, Lusophone literatures and cultures, or Hispanic linguistics, although individuals with other backgrounds may be admitted. The Graduate Studies Committee may require students admitted without sufficient preparation to take additional coursework beyond the PhD credit requirements. Applicants must first apply to, or hold, a master of arts degree (or its equivalent) before applying to the PhD program. A graduate GPA of 3.50 is preferred. No. Note: This program admits with a BA only with an option for an MA along the way or an MA. Minimum undergraduate GPA 3.0. Students admitted to the program are required to be fluent in Spanish or Portuguese. The application deadline is December 15 for the following fall semester. Minimum English proficiency for international applicants: TOEFL iBT 79, IELTS 6.5.