Admission Requirements

In addition to the criteria below, applicants must meet general graduate admission requirements .

• GRE scores: Get an official report from the Educational Testing Service and have the testing agency send your official test scores directly to UMass Boston. Unofficial test score reports are not acceptable. UMass Boston’s institution code is 3924.
• Statement of purpose: In 1,500 words, provide a statement of your research and career interests and goals; your motivation for pursuing a PhD; why you are interested in an interdisciplinary PhD program; member(s) of the faculty with whom you are interested in working.
• Writing sample: Your required writing sample should be a substantial piece of academic writing of which you are the sole author.

An interview, though not required, is strongly recommended for those living in the greater Boston area. Phone or Skype interviews are possible for those living out of the area.