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PhD East Asian Studies at University of Toronto

University of Toronto, Canada

Programme overview

PhD East Asian Studies is a graduate programme (Doctor of Philosophy) in the East Asian Studies graduate unit of the School of Graduate Studies at the University of Toronto. Length: 4 years full-time. Mode of delivery: In person.

Faculty: School of Graduate Studies  |  Department: East Asian Studies  |  Duration: 4 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Coursework . Students must successfully complete a total of 4.0 non-language full-course equivalents (FCEs) , including at least 2.0 FCEs in EAS courses, to be selected in consultation with the Graduate Associate Chair. 2.0 FCEs must be completed in Year 1, with an average grade of at least A–. The remaining courses are normally completed by the end of Year

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Application information

Entry requirements

Normally, completion of the MA program in the Department of East Asian Studies, or its equivalent from a recognized university, with an average grade of at least A–. Statement of approximately 500 words (two pages) setting out the student's main fields of interest and proposed course of study. Three letters of recommendation from scholars who have knowledge of previous academic work. Programs are based on the study of original texts. This presupposes knowledge of the relevant languages. A 10- to 15-page sample of the applicant's academic writing in English. Applicants educated outside Canada whose primary language is not English, and who graduated from a university where the language of inst

Graduate applications are made online through GradApp; deadlines vary by program and are set by each graduate unit. The application fee is CDN $135, non-refundable, and a supplementary application fee may apply depending on the program.

Apply through the official page: https://future.utoronto.ca/applying

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