At Boston University, we offer top-notch doctoral and terminal MA programs in both French Language & Literature and Hispanic Language & Literatures, taught by a distinguished faculty. Our programs provide rigorous training in the literature, culture, and film of the Francophone and Hispanophone worlds.<\/p>\n
IMPORTANT NOTE:\u00a0 The Graduate School of Arts & Sciences at BU is currently undergoing an extensive review of all doctoral programs in the humanities and social sciences, and as a result admission to our PhD programs has been paused until further notice.\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n Our terminal MA programs are open for admission!\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n The deadlines to apply for entry in September 2026 are:<\/p>\n The department accepts applications for September admission only. The application system opens to accept new applications on Sept. 1, for entry into the program in the fall term of the following year.<\/p>\n Please note that the Terminal MA Application deadlines are for students who plan to get an MA and then leave BU. If you plan to earn an MA and continue on to the PhD, you need to apply to the doctoral program.<\/em><\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n All applications to Romance Studies graduate programs are submitted through the Graduate School of Arts & Sciences (GRS). You can:<\/p>\n All applicants must submit, in English:<\/p>\n MA or PhD in French Language & Literature<\/strong><\/p>\n MA or PhD in Hispanic Language & Literatures<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n We are always happy to receive applications from international students! About half of our graduate students here in Romance Studies are international. You’ll find that Boston is a diverse city that is very welcoming to international students.<\/p>\n The Graduate School of Arts & Sciences website provides detailed information on how to apply as an international student<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n We offer a terminal MA program and a doctoral program in both French Language & Literature and Hispanic Language & Literatures.<\/p>\n In most cases, students should apply to the doctoral program. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions on this matter.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n The ETS code for Boston University is 3087<\/strong>. No department code is needed.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n Almost all international students need to submit an official score report for the TOEFL or another English language exam accepted by BU<\/a>. There are a few exceptions<\/a>.<\/p>\n Please note that citizens of Puerto Rico are U.S. citizens and do NOT need to submit TOEFL scores.<\/em><\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n No. We do not require GRE scores from any applicant.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n The purpose of the summary page is to help the admissions committee understand more fully what you have studied. Please list each class you have taken that is relevant to the study of French (if applying to the French program) or Hispanic (if applying to the Spanish program) literature or related fields, along with the grade received and a brief description of the content of the course. If you can provide the official course description from your university, that is ideal – but if not, please write your own description of approximately 40 words.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n All application materials must be submitted to the Graduate School of Arts & Sciences via the online application<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n Important factors in the department\u2019s ranking of applicants include:<\/p>\n The department evaluates the TOEFL scores of international applicants on a case by case basis.<\/p>\n It is expected that applicants for graduate study will hold a BA degree or its equivalent in a field related to the program they apply to. The department continues to look favorably on applications from candidates who have completed or will soon complete a relevant MA degree. However, candidates with only a BA degree are welcome to apply directly for admission to the doctoral programs.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n GRS is pleased to be able to offer fee waivers to doctoral applicants who fit certain criteria. See the GRS website<\/a> for details.<\/p>\n Please note that requests for waivers of the application fee require five business days of processing time. Also, while we can waive the fee, we cannot reimburse for a fee that has already been paid.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n Financial support is a key piece of planning for graduate school. At Boston University, we want you to receive the support you need to succeed in your studies.<\/p>\n Please note that students in the terminal MA programs are not eligible for some forms of financial support. However, students are welcome to apply for the doctoral programs, which include the option to receive an MA en route to the PhD, directly after completing their bachelor’s degree. Students in a doctoral program are eligible to receive financial support while working on the MA portion of the doctoral program.\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n At Boston University, we offer top-notch doctoral and terminal MA programs in both French Language & Literature and Hispanic Language & Literatures, taught by a distinguished faculty. Our programs provide rigorous training in the literature, culture, and film of the Francophone and Hispanophone worlds. 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