- M.A. in Animal Studies
Animal Studies
- February 15: Fall admission
- We will consider applications on a rolling basis, and we recommend submitting prior to the deadline. Late applications are considered if space remains.
- We will consider applications on a rolling basis, and we recommend submitting prior to the deadline. Late applications are considered if space remains.
Applications and all supporting materials must be submitted online by 5PM Eastern Time. If a listed deadline falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or U.S. federal holiday, then the next business day will be the actual deadline.
Requirements
In addition to the general application requirements, the department specifically requires:
GRE
- Please do not send GRE test scores — they will not be reviewed by our Admissions Committee.
TOEFL/IELTS
Applicants must submit official TOEFL or IELTS scores unless they:
Are a native English speaker; OR
Are a US citizen or permanent resident; OR
Have completed (or will complete) a baccalaureate or master's degree at an institution where the language of instruction is English.
In a concisely written statement, please describe your past and present work as it relates to your intended field of study, your educational objectives, and your career goals. In addition, please include your intellectual and professional reasons for choosing your field of study and why your studies/research can best be done at the Graduate School of Arts and Science at NYU. The statement should not exceed two double-spaced pages.
An academic writing sample is required. It can be a term paper, parts of a thesis, or a published article. Your writing sample should demonstrate your analytical and communication skills, should be written in English, and should not exceed 25 double-spaced pages. It does not need to be about Animal Studies.
A second work sample is optional. It can be a second writing sample, a policy proposal, an artistic project, or any other work that you see as relevant. This work sample should be written in English (if applicable) and should not exceed 25 double-spaced pages or the equivalent. It does not need to be about Animal Studies.
Useful Links
- GSAS Bulletin
- Department Website
- Email gsas.animal.studies@nyu.edu
- Application Portal
- Back to Programs, Requirements and Deadlines
The Graduate School of Arts and Science reserves the right to change this information at any time. This page supersedes all previous versions.
Last updated August 2023.