2025-2026 Admission Requirements for the Graduate Major in French and Francophone Studies

After exploring options and choosing a specific program, follow the steps on our University’s graduate application process:

Deadlines to apply
December 15, 2024
Admission Limited to
Fall
Exams & GRE Types
GRE: Not required
Letters of Recommendation
3, from professors who may provide an evaluation of the applicant's accomplishments or potential in research and related scholarly activities. Only three letters will be considered.
UCLA-Wide Graduate Admissions Requirements
See UCLA's minimum requirements for all graduate program applicants.
Degree-Specific Admissions Requirements
In addition to the University's minimum requirements and those listed above, all applicants are expected to submit a statement of purpose and one writing sample. The writing sample must be in French and no more than 10 pages in length. Applicants to the Ph.D. program must hold at least a bachelor's degree in French or the equivalent.
Program Name	French and Francophone Studies
Leading to the degree of	M.A., Ph.D. Admits only Ph.D. applicants.
Major Code	0385
Address	French & Francophone Studies Graduate Program at UCLA 212 Royce Hall Box 951539 Los Angeles, CA 90095-1539
Phone	(310) 825-1147
Email	allen@humnet.ucla.edu
Website	www.french.ucla.edu