Graduate Admissions

Clarify the kind of study you want

A taught master’s degree, a research master’s degree, and a PhD can serve different goals. Read the program structure and expected preparation. Identify the questions you want to study and the evidence that your previous work has prepared you to pursue them.

Research the academic environment

Compare research interests, curriculum, facilities, supervision arrangements, and published funding information where relevant. Do not assume a named academic is accepting students or that contacting them secures supervision. Follow the department’s instructions about enquiries and applications.

Connect your materials

Use the statement prompt to explain the relationship between your preparation, intellectual interests, and the specific program. Coordinate recommendations and any required writing sample, portfolio, or proposal. These materials should support each other without repeating the same claims or overstating your role in research.

Destination research notes

Start with the official guidance from EducationUSA, UCAS, and the European Commission’s Study in Europe. For US application platform instructions, see Common App. These references do not establish eligibility or a universal requirement.

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