East Asian Studies

Applicants must hold, or expect to hold by September of the year of entry, a bachelor\'s degree in East Asian Studies or related fields. 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 course work or equivalent).

You must pay a non-refundable application fee of $77 or your application will not be processed.

In addition to the online application form, a student must also upload the following documents onto Minerva:

1. Transcripts: your record of study from each university-level institution or college attended so far. An unofficial copy of your complete university-level academic record to date must be uploaded, using Minerva. Please note that uploaded transcripts will be considered as unofficial. Once you are admitted, you will be required to supply official transcripts before enrolling for courses.
2. Two letters of reference submitted on the official letterhead of the recommending professor\'s department. You must identify on the application form two instructors, who are familiar with your work, and who are willing to write the letters of recommendation. You must provide a valid institutional e-mail address for each referee. McGill University will send an e-mail to each referee you identify on the application form, asking for a reference in support of your application to be admitted. If no response is received, a reminder message will be sent every two weeks. In rare cases a referee may decline the request; you will be advised by e-mail if your selected referee declines, and you will be asked to provide an alternate. Referees will be invited to log-in to a secure portion of the McGill website, where they can upload the letter(s) of reference.
3. Curriculum Vitae and a research statement. The research statement should indicate potential supervisor, the field in which 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.
4. Test scores: Any student who has not studied at a Canadian institution must submit official copies of their GRE (Graduate Record Examination) scores. These score reports must come directly from the Educational Testing Service: a photocopy will not be accepted.