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Linguistics

Contact Information

Website http://ling.ucsd.edu
Email linginfo@ling.ucsd.edu
Campus Office AP&M 3216
Phone (858) 246-0130
Fax (858) 822-2548
Mailing Address 9500 Gilman Dr, Mail Code: 0108
University of California, San Diego
La Jolla, CA, 92093-0108

Basic Admissions Information

For specific admissions requirements, contact the department using the information above.

Admissions Term Fall quarter admission only.
GRE GRE general test required.
GRE Subject Test GRE subject test not required.
TOEFL or IELTS Exam The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is required for international applicants whose native language is not English and who have not studied full-time for one uninterruped year at a university-level institution in a country where English is the official language.
Letters of Recommendation 3
Statement of Purpose Requirements

Prefers the online Statement of Purpose
1200 word limit, encourage limiting to (the equivalent) of one to two printed pages.
Essay should include:

  • Your main theoretical interest(s) in linguistics (perhaps a subfield that engages you, or a specific linguistic topic);
  • Relevant preparation for graduate study in linguistics, including coursework, research experiences, or field work;
  • Any interests in specific languages or language groups;
  • Most importantly, which aspects of the UCSD Linguistics department make us a good match for your main interests and professional goals.
Specific Program Requirements *Masters degree may be awarded to doctoral students after fulfillment of the appropriate requirements.

Degrees and Majors

 
Major Linguistics
Degrees Ph.D.* (see Specific Program Requirements above)
Major Code LN75
Application Deadline December 15

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