General

A minimum standing equivalent to a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 3.0 out of 4.0 or a CGPA of 3.2/4.0 for the last two full-time academic years.

Competency in English

TOEFL, GRE, and IELTS (if applicable).

Applicants who have not studied at a Canadian institution must submit official copies of their Graduate Record Examination at the time of application. A minimum TOEFL score of 577 on the paper-based test (or 86 on the Internet-based test; no less than 20 in each of the four component scores) is required of all applicants whose mother tongue is not English and who have not completed an undergraduate or graduate degree at a foreign institution where English is the language of instruction or at a recognized Canadian institution (anglophone or francophone). Alternatively, students proving their English proficiency may use the IELTS (International English Language Testing System) examination, for which the minimum score is an overall band average of 6.5.

M.A.

Applicants must hold, or expect to hold by September of the year of entry, a Bachelor's degree in East Asian Studies or a related field. Applicants are expected to have proficiency in the East Asian language(s) most useful for the proposed graduate work (preferably three years or more of coursework, or equivalent).

Ph.D.

Applicants must hold, or expect to hold by September of the year of entry, a master's degree in East Asian Studies or a related field.

Completing the Application:

The application deadline for the September 2012 term is January 6, 2012. The application method is via the McGill website at www.mcgill.ca/applying/online/.

In addition to the application form, which is to be completed online, a student must also submit:

1. Official transcripts of each university or college the student has attended. Two copies of each transcript must be sent directly from the university or college to the department.
2. Two letters of reference submitted on the official letterhead of the recommending professor's department.
3. Curriculum vitae and a research statement. The research statement (approximately 500 words for master's and five pages for Ph.D. applicants) should indicate potential supervisor, the field of study that the applicant wishes to pursue, and the reasons for applying to the program. A description of the proposed research project, with brief bibliography, should be included. All of the above should be submitted directly to Graduate Admissions, Department of East Asian Studies.
4. An application fee of $100 Canadian (this cannot be waived). Please note that you will be requested to pay the fee at the time that you submit your online application form.
5. Test scores: Any student who has not studied at a Canadian institution must submit official copies of their GRE (Graduate Record Examination) scores. These scores must come directly from the Educational Testing Service; a photocopy is not accepted.

Dates for Guaranteed Consideration

For dates for guaranteed consideration, please consult the following website: www.mcgill.ca/gradapplicants/programs. Then select the appropriate program.

We encourage applications via McGill’s online application form for graduate program students available at www.mcgill.ca/gradapplicants/apply.