Graduate Admissions

Students who wish to pursue a PhD degree in the Department of Global Gender and Sexuality Studies must create an account and submit an online application: 

For priority consideration for Fall admission of the following year, applicants are encouraged to apply by December 15th. 

Applicants must gather and submit the following materials with the online application:

• Curriculum Vitae (Resume)
• Personal Statement (1-2 pages)
• Academic Writing Sample (10-15 pages)
• Three Letters of Recommendation. As part of the application, you will be asked to identify three individuals who will submit letters on your behalf. 
• Unofficial transcript(s) from every institution you have previously attended, to include all undergraduate or graduate coursework. (Official transcripts will be required upon admission.)
• Official GRE score report*
  • GRE scores should be submitted to the department via ETS.org. The institution code is 2925. (Note: If other application materials are deemed strong enough to warrant admission, the Admissions Committee may waive this requirement at its sole discretion if the applicant makes a compelling case for it.) 
  • *For fall 2023 applications, the GRE continues to be recommended, but not mandatory.
• International students should review the International Admissions tab for additional requirements.

The application fee is $75 (USD). After you formally submit your application, you will receive additional instructions for submitting your payment through the application system. Currently, UB accepts Visa, MasterCard and Discover, and eChecks.