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is required of all graduate studies applicants whose mother tongue is not English, and who have not completed an undergraduate or graduate degree from a recognized foreign institution where English is the language of instruction or from a recognized Canadian institution (anglophone or francophone). A minimum score of 86, with each component score not less than 20, is required on the TOEFL Internet-based examination (iBT). Proof of TOEFL must be presented at the time of application or shortly thereafter. ±«ÓãÖ±²¥'s institution code is 0935.

Students also have the option of taking the (International English Language Testing Service System) examination, for which the minimum score is an overall band average of 6.5 (academic module). ±«ÓãÖ±²¥ accepts only scores submitted electronically by an IELTS test centre and no longer accepts paper TRFs (Test Report Forms) directly from test centres and candidates. Please contact the test centre where you took the IELTS test and request that your test scores be sent electronically to ±«ÓãÖ±²¥.

German Studies

• Master's:

  In order to be admitted to the M.A. program in German Studies, candidates must have at least a B.A. degree in German from ±«ÓãÖ±²¥ or an equivalent degree from another college or university of recognized standing.

  Applicants with joint degrees or majors degrees may be admitted on individual merit but they may be required to take additional courses. They may also be able to enter the program as Qualifying students for the purpose of completing these preliminary studies.

  In order to pursue graduate studies in German, all candidates must have considerable fluency in German.

  Graduate students holding a Language Instructorship or who are otherwise employed will normally not be allowed to take more than four courses a year. Students may be required to attend an approved course in English if their knowledge of that language is judged inadequate. All graduate students are expected to attend the staff–student colloquium.

• Ph.D.:

  M.A. or equivalent.

Hispanic Studies

• Master's (Thesis or Non-Thesis):

  The graduate program in Hispanic Studies welcomes Canadian and international applicants with a specialization in Hispanic literature as well as from disciplines other than Hispanic Studies. To be admitted to a graduate program in Hispanic Studies, applicants should have completed at least a B.A. degree.

  Students without a concentration in Hispanic Studies must have a strong background in Spanish and/or Latin American history, literature, and culture, as well as advanced knowledge of the Spanish language.

  Students who have completed a B.A. degree without Honours or Joint Honours are encouraged to apply to the M.A. Program (Thesis or Non-Thesis).

  Students who have completed a B.A. degree with Honours or Joint Honours in Hispanic Studies may apply either to the M.A. program (Thesis) or to the Doctoral Program in Hispanic Studies (entering at the PhD 1 level).

  Students holding a M.A. degree in Hispanic Studies should apply to the Doctoral Program (PhD 2 level).

  Students holding a M.A. degree in a discipline other than Hispanic Studies but closely related to this field are encouraged to apply to the Ad Hoc Doctoral Program (PhD 1 level).

  Applicants must demonstrate proficiency in Spanish, and, when appropriate, in Portuguese, as well as a working knowledge of either French or English.

  Applicants should submit samples of research papers that they have completed during the course of their previous studies. Submission of the results of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is recommended, but not required.

Italian Studies

The graduate program in Italian Studies welcomes Canadian and international applicants with a specialization in Italian literature as well as from disciplines other than Italian Studies. To be admitted to a graduate program in Italian Studies, applicants should have completed at least a B.A. degree.

Students without a concentration in Italian Studies must have a strong background in Italian history, literature, and culture, as well as advanced knowledge of the Italian language.

Students who have completed a B.A. degree without Honours or Joint Honours are encouraged to apply to the M.A. Program in Italian Studies.

Students who have completed a B.A. degree with Honours or Joint Honours in Italian Studies may apply either to the M.A. Program or to the Ad Hoc Doctoral Program in Italian Studies (entering at the PhD 1 level).

Students holding a M.A. degree in Italian Studies should apply to the Ad Hoc Doctoral Program (PhD 2 level).

Students holding a M.A. degree in a discipline other than Italian Studies but closely related to this field are encouraged to apply to the Ad Hoc Doctoral Program (PhD 1 level).

Applicants must demonstrate proficiency in Italian plus a working knowledge of either French or English.

Applicants should submit samples of research papers that they have completed during the course of their previous studies. Submission of the results of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is recommended, but not required.

Russian and Slavic Studies

The minimum academic requirement is normally a high standing in an undergraduate degree with Honours Russian (or an equivalent specialization). Further, the Admissions Committee must be convinced that the candidate for admission has an aptitude for research work and will be able to make an original contribution to knowledge.

A working knowledge of French is recommended for the Ph.D. program.

Any necessary preparation to fulfil these requirements will be offered within Russian Studies or elsewhere at ±«ÓãÖ±²¥. Certain graduate courses may be taken with special permission at other approved universities.

±«ÓãÖ±²¥â€™s online application form for graduate program candidates is available at mcgill.ca/gradapplicants/apply.

See University Regulations & Resources > Graduate > Graduate Admissions and Application Procedures > Application Procedures for detailed application procedures.

Application opening dates are set by Enrolment Services in consultation with Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (GPS), while application deadlines are set by the Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures and may be revised at any time. Applicants must verify all deadlines and documentation requirements well in advance on the appropriate ±«ÓãÖ±²¥ departmental website; please consult the list at mcgill.ca/gps/contact/graduate-program.

Information on application deadlines is available at mcgill.ca/gradapplicants/how-apply/application-steps/application-deadlines.

Admission to graduate studies is competitive; accordingly, late and/or incomplete applications are considered only as time and space permit.