Admissions Requirements and Application Procedures

Applications are evaluated by faculty members for evidence of preparation for advanced study of literature and the likelihood of academic success. Candidates should have completed at least 18 hours of upper division Spanish courses (for both M.A. and Cursos applicants).

To be considered for fall admission, please submit all documents to Saint Louis University-Madrid Campus, at the address given below by May 30. We encourage you to submit all the required documentation earlier as the student visa application process can take up to three months. The deadline for summer admission is April 30.


Master’s Degree Candidates

As you are applying for admission into the Graduate School of Saint Louis University, you must follow their guidelines carefully. Application packets for the Master’s Program in Spanish are available upon request by e-mailing us directly at the address given below.

All application materials (with the exception of the GRE scores) must be sent directly to the Madrid Campus. Applications are initially reviewed in Madrid and then forwarded to the Graduate School in Missouri for final approval.

Master’s application deadlines:
- Spring - October 30
- Summer - April 30
- Fall - May 30


The application package should include the following:

• Application form (Download here).
• Original academic transcripts (undergraduate and graduate.)
• Three letters of recommendation from persons familiar with your academic and professional experience and potential (Download forms here).
• Graduate Record Examination or Miller Analogies Test Scores.
• A Statement of Purpose of 500 words that addresses your intellectual and professional goals.
• A CV.
• A brief academic writing sample in Spanish.
• US$40 Application Fee (U.S. checks should be made payable to Saint Louis University.)

Cursos Candidates

As you are applying for admissions into a non-degree program, the application procedure is less formal.

Please follow the guidelines outlined below.

• php" target="_blank">Apply on-line as a visiting U.S. student for the second summer session and pay the $45 on-line application fee.
• Ask that official transcripts of all undergraduate, graduate and/or professional school work be sent to the Madrid Campus.
• Though not required, we highly recommend that you send at least one letter of recommendation from your department chair, principal or other professional contact.

Cursos application deadline:
- Summer - May 15

Program

The Master of Arts degree program in Spanish at Saint Louis University is specifically designed for students interested in pursuing concentrated studies in a combination of Spanish language and Hispanic culture and literature. The curriculum is suited to those individuals planning or already engaged in professional careers such as teaching or international affairs. The program also prepares students who wish to continue study in a Ph.D. degree program in Spanish or a related field.

On the Madrid Campus, students have the option of obtaining their Master of Arts degree by enrolling in courses throughout the academic year, in a series of intensive six-week summer sessions or in a combination of the two. You may complete the entire program in Madrid, or combine study in Madrid and at our home campus in St. Louis, Missouri. Regardless of the option you ultimately choose, a full-time faculty member will serve as your advisor throughout your program to make sure you stay on track toward graduation.

Cursos de Perfeccionamiento

Designed for secondary school teachers of Spanish, our five-week in-service language and literature program allows you to earn two to eight credits by taking one to four enrichment courses. You will improve your oral and written communication skills and broaden your knowledge of Spanish literature and culture as you study with our Ph.D. faculty, all of whom are native Spanish speakers. As a part of each course your professor will introduce you to uniquely Spanish cultural offerings around Madrid that you will be able to share with your students and professional colleagues for years to come.