Please Note
Global Studies is an entirely new program at Brandeis University. Pending final approval by the Board of Trustees, it will begin accepting applications in November 2008 for admission for the 2009-10 academic year.
Admissions Information
The Global Studies Program seeks highly qualified and motivated individuals to participate in its new program and to share a rich environment of scholarly research and interaction. Although it has a rolling system of admissions (beginning Jan. 15), priority in admissions and scholarships is given to those who apply earlier and until a class is filled.
Full information is available on the Web site of the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. The Graduate Schools endeavors to provide you with all of the necessary information on applying and funding your education.
You may apply to the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences using an electronic application, which is the preferred method. You will be able to upload a resumé and personal statement through this application, as well as notify your recommenders to submit their reference letters online.
Should you wish to submit your application via postal mail, please download the printed application (PDF) and refer to the application instructions for details.
While individual programs at Brandeis have somewhat different requirements for application, an application to the global studies program includes not only the standard forms but also the following:
- The Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
- A substantial writing specimen (a major research paper, honors thesis and the like)