European Studies
European Studies

Application Process

Admission to the BA/MA program in European Studies

Candidates should contact the Interim Director of European Studies, Prof. Ekaterina Makarova with any questions about how to apply to this program.

Application deadline: May 1st of the 3rd year of undergraduate study (2nd year of undergraduate study for students with advanced standing).

Required application documents:

  1. Please complete an on-line application for "Masters Promotion" here: https://applycentral.virginia.edu/apply/.
  • (N.B. This on-line form is an abbreviated application - personal background information etc. The remaining elements, described below, should be submitted directly to the Director of European Studies Manuela Achilles at ma6cq@virginia.edu)

 2) Prepare a single PDF file, including the applicant’s last name in the title, with the following:

  • a 1-2 page statement of purpose outlining your interests in European Studies and motivation for pursuing the MA;
  • a transcript of your undergraduate work so far at UVA
  • a writing sample (in English), such as a course paper or other essay, preferably on a Europe-related topic.
    • The writing sample should be a course paper or other essay that demonstrates the student’s ability to frame a scholarly argument, discuss writings by others, and develop and support ideas with appropriate examples.

The completed PDF file, should be sent directly from the recommender to the Interim Director of European Studies via E-mail: em5d@virginia.edu

3)  Request two letters of recommendation from persons familiar with your academic work at UVA.  These should be sent directly from the recommender to the Interim Director of European Studies via E-mail: em5d@virginia.edu

Admission to the MA program in European Studies

Candidates apply on-line through the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS) Admissions page.

Application deadline: May 1st for matriculation the following fall. 

  1. Click here to access all relevant information about the on-line application process.

  2. Click here to initiate an on-line application and create an account in the Graduate School of Arts & Sciences Admissions System

  3. Click here to see GSAS admission requirements

Applicant materials include:

  • Application for admission
  • A statement of purpose
  • A writing sample (in English), preferably on a Europe-related topic
    • The writing sample should be a course paper or other essay that demonstrates the student’s ability to frame a scholarly argument, discuss writings by others, and develop and support ideas with appropriate examples
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), for international students
  • Transcripts (from each postsecondary institution attended)
  • Letters of recommendation (minimum of two)
  • Application for Virginia In-State Educational Privileges (if applicable)
  • Application Fee

Among the qualifications expected of applicants are:

  • Must hold a B.A. or equivalent from an accredited university in the United States or abroad; or fulfill requirements for BA/MA enrollment (For more information contact Professor Ekaterina Makarova, Interim Director of European Studies, em5d@virginia.edu)
  • A minimum GPA of 3.2 in undergraduate coursework
  • A minimum TOEFL score (all international students must submit TOEFL scores in addition to GRE scores)
    • 90 for the internet-based TOEFL (with section minimums of 22 in speaking, 22 in writing, 23 in reading, and 23 in listening).
    • 600 for the paper-based TOEFL; an IELTS score of 7.0 is also acceptable.

Financial Aid

For information about tuition, fees, and financial aid, please see http://graduate.as.virginia.edu/tuition-and-health-premiums. A very limited number of Teaching Assistantships may be available for students enrolled in the European Studies MA Program.

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