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Inner Asian & Uralic National Resource Center (IAUNRC) Denis Sinor Research Institute for Inner Asian Studies (SRIFIAS) Center for Languages of the Central Asian Region (CeLCAR) Summer Language Workshop (SWSEEL)

Applying to Ph.D Program :: Graduate Programs

A candidate for the Ph.D. degree in Central Eurasian Studies must hold an MA degree in Central Eurasian Studies or have fulfilled the course requirements (totaling 30 hours) leading to that degree. 

Application Requirements for Formal Admission

  • Student Statement--a new statement of research intent written by the student
  • Grade-point Average--a minimum of 3.5 in Department of Central Eurasian Studies coursework
  • Research Language--at least one of the Research Language requirements of the Department of Central Eurasian Studies must be met before a student can be formally admitted
  • Faculty Statement--a letter written by a Department of Central Eurasian Studies faculty member who is a full member of the Graduate School faculty expressing agreement to chair the student's advisory committee, Ph.D. examination, and dissertation committees

Formal admission will be granted to an eligible student within one semester following the student's completion of all requirements for the MA degree in the Department of Central Eurasian Studies.