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The general rules of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies apply and are outlined in the General Information and Regulations section of the Calendar.

The minimum academic requirement is normally a high standing in an undergraduate degree with Honours Russian (or an equivalent specialization). Further, the Department 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 the Department or elsewhere at McGill. Certain graduate courses may be taken by arrangement at approved universities.

Applications will be considered upon receipt of:

1. application form;
2. two certified copies of all university transcripts (all transcripts not in English or French must be accompanied by a certified English or French translation);
3. two letters of recommendation (in English or French);
4. $100 application fee;
5. test results; TOEFL (required of all applicants to graduate studies 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). Minimum score of 86, with each component score not less than 20, required on the Internet-based TOEFL examination. Proof of TOEFL must be presented at time of application or shortly thereafter);
6. a sample of written work;
7. statement of academic intent;
8. interview, where appropriate, if necessary by telephone, with members of the Department Graduate Committee.

All information must be submitted to the Graduate Coordinator, Department of Russian and Slavic Studies.

Dates for Guaranteed Consideration

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

McGill’s online application form for graduate program candidates is available at www.mcgill.ca/gradapplicants/apply.