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Comparative Literature

Program Info:
Program Code: CMLT
Degree: Ph.D.
School:  Arts/Humanities
General Requirements: Statement of Purpose
Transcript(s)
TOEFL/IELTS/PTE (international graduate students)
Program-Specific Requirements: Letters of Recommendation (3)
CV/Resume
Writing Sample*
Master's degree
Application Deadlines: December 3, 2024 (Fall 2025 Domestic/International)
Contact Program: www.english.umd.edu/academics/cmlt/contact

*A single sample of critical writing of approximately 12-20 pages. While we encourage you to submit your best writing sample, we prefer a writing sample in your declared field of interest. The writing sample should include an updated works cited page to help us evaluate your critical and theoretical familiarity with a field, a period or a genre. (uploaded to the Uploads Requirements section of the application)

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