Graduate History Programs at Brandeis
To research the history programs at Brandeis, please visit our Areas of Study.History Programs
Applicants to the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences are encouraged to apply online to expedite the processing of your application. Should you require a paper application, please download the PDF document.
Application Fee
An application fee of $55 is required of all applicants. Electronic applications require payment with a credit card; paper applications require a check or money order.
Statement of Purpose
In essay form, state your reasons for undertaking graduate study. Please describe your qualifications for the academic program to which you are applying and your objectives in undertaking this program.
The Statement of Purpose should clearly outline the historical problems or themes the applicant intends to investigate. The statement should also indicate how the applicant's research interests would complement those of the faculty. Applicants to master's should discuss their plans for their academic and professional career and how the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences will help them attain their goals.
Two Letters of Recommendation
The members of the admissions committee prefer to receive electronically letters written in support of your application for admission electronically. Please include the complete contact information, including e-mail address, for your referees in your online application. We will then contact the referees directly with and electronic and secure link for submission of their letter.
We will continue to accept letters of recommendation in print from those referees who prefer this method.
Transcripts
Applicants must provide a final transcript indicating successful completion of an undergraduate degree program before registration.
Written Work
Please submit a sample of critical writing not to exceed 35 pages; the 35-page maximum may consist of a single critical essay or two shorter essays of approximately equal length.
Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test
The ETS code for the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences is 3092. For more information, please visit the GRE website.
Non-native Speakers of English
International students should visit the international admission section of the GSAS website for information on TOEFL and IELTS requirements.
Mailing Address
Although we prefer that all required supporting credentials be received in one package, we will certainly accept credentials mailed separately. Please send all credentials to:
Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
MS 031 Brandeis University
PO Box 9110
Waltham, MA 02454-9110