Admissions

Please complete the online application by clicking here.

*Funding is available to students interested in applying for the Fall semester. Students who submit their application by February 1st will be given full consideration for the limited funding that is available.

Fall Priority Deadline: Full applications received by Feb 1 will receive an admissions decision by Mar 1 and will have priority considerations for tuition waivers.

Spring Priority Deadline: Full applications received by October 1 will receive an admissions decision by November 1 and will have priority considerations for tuition waivers.

Applications must complete an application cover form which is generated through the application web portal.

An $85.00 non-refundable application fee is paid online upon submission of the application.

The statement of purpose is the most important element of your application packet. This letter needs to reflect who you are, your goals and why you would be an asset to the Master of Arts in Latin American Studies (LAS) program. It is very important to ensure it is grammatically correct and as detailed as possible. The statement of purpose should be no more than two pages in length. Please review before you submit. 

Below is a link to help you get started:

OWL Statement of Purpose Guidelines

Applicants will be required to provide a copy of their CV/resume.

Three letters of recommendation must be provided. At least one letter should be from an academic reference. 

You must provided official transcripts from each post-secondary institution attended. Official transcripts in languages other than English must also be submitted with a certified English translation.

A minimum overall undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

Applicants are not required to submit a GRE score, but may do so if they wish. If students choose to submit a GRE score, the University of Miami school code is 5815.

You will be asked to provide a copy of your passport.

International students are required to submit a copy of all the diplomas or certificates earned. Each copy must be submitted in their original language with a certified English translation.

You will be required to provide a copy of your bank statement for the last six months. You may also provide a sponsorship letter indicating your method of funding.

All international students are required to take this exam in order to demonstrate sufficient English competency. The "Test Of English As A Foreign Language (TOEFL)" exam is offered as a paper-based test (PBT) or an internet-based test (IBT). A score of 550 is required for the PBT; a score of 80 is required for the IBT. 

Students may also take the "International English Language Testing System (IELTS)" exam to demonstrate sufficient competency in English. A score of 6.5 or higher is required. 

As of August 2024, the Graduate School accepts a minimum score of 125 from the "Duolingo English Test (DET)." 

All international students must provide a copy of their results on either exam. 

International students from countries whose primary language is English are not required to take this exam.