PhD in History in St. Louis United States | Saint Louis University

Student transcripts, grade point average and English proficiency (if applicable). Each item in the application package is required for an applicant to be reviewed.

A master's degree in the field or the equivalent.
GRE scores
An official transcript of undergraduate record and, for applicants to the Ph.D. program, graduate record
A current resume
Three letters of recommendation assessing potential in graduate studies
A letter of intent describing professional and intellectual goals, and interest in graduate studies. The letter should include the specific field of historical study, a vision of how to contribute to existing research and criticism in an area of interest, and the SLU faculty members the applicant is interested in working with. While plans may well change as a result of further study, the statement will help the department assess the grasp of the field, and the ability to describe ideas coherently and compellingly.
A 15- to 20-page writing sample which demonstrates competence in historical writing and analysis, and which may be an excerpt from a longer piece.
Student interview

Language Requirements

Proof of competency in one foreign language is required through a written examination administered by the department or successful completion of graduate translation courses.

Doctoral students in medieval and early modern European history are required to display reading proficiency in Latin as well as one additional foreign language. All other Ph.D. students must demonstrate proficiency in two foreign languages. For doctoral students in U.S. history, approved courses in research methods may replace the second language.
Application Procedures

Completed applications with all admission and financial aid materials must be received by Jan. 15. Students are not admitted in the spring or summer semester.
Requirements for International Students

All admission policies and requirements for domestic students apply to international students. International students must also meet the following additional requirements:

Demonstrate English Language Proficiency
Financial documents are required to complete an application for admission and be reviewed for admission and merit scholarships.
Proof of financial support that must include:
A letter of financial support from the person(s) or sponsoring agency funding the student's time at Saint Louis University
A letter from the sponsor's bank verifying that the funds are available and will be so for the duration of the student's study at the University
Academic records, in English translation, of students who have undertaken postsecondary studies outside the United States must include:
Courses taken and/or lectures attended
Practical laboratory work
The maximum and minimum grades attainable
The grades earned or the results of all end-of-term examinations
Any honors or degrees received.

TOFEL ibt 80
TOFEL pbt 550
IELTS 6.5