The UNT Department of History takes a holistic approach in evaluating applicants for admission to our graduate programs. Letters of intent that contextualize a prospective student's application play a significant role in our admissions decisions. GRE scores are NOT required, but are highly recommended. We do NOT have a minimum GPA or GRE score requirement, nor do we have a minimum undergraduate credit-hour in history requirement. However, the general guidelines below provide a broad picture of some of the common characteristics of successful applicants to our PhD program.

We do not require a MA degree for admission to the PhD program. However, many of our admitted students have already earned one, either in History or in a field of study related to their arena of specific research interest. Statement of purpose. Sample of writing. A piece of professional/academic writing from the master's degree. At least three (3) letters of recommendation. Minimum TOEFL score requirement is 79, Minimum IELTS score is 6.5
International Transcripts: The Toulouse office of International Admissions requires international transcripts to be provided in both English and your native language, if applicable. English translations must be from either the academic institution or a certified translator. They accept notarized or copied transcripts from foreign schools only for processing your application. If admitted, original and official documents will be required before you can register for classes. GRE score in the 70th percentile or higher on the verbal reasoning portion
GRE score either at the 40th percentile or higher on the quantitative reasoning portion or a 4.0 or higher on the analytical writing portion
3.6 or higher GPA overall of master's level course work
Statement of purpose for seeking a doctorate in history at UNT
Three letters of recommendation addressing your academic qualifications and ability to succeed in an advanced history degree program
Written master's thesis
Formal paper completed as part of master's-level work