Dr. Frances Hagopian

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Frances Hagopian is a Faculty Associate at the Weatherhead Center for International Affairs and a Jorge Paulo Lemann Senior Lecturer in Government at Harvard University. Her academic focus is on comparative politics, with a particular emphasis on Latin America and Brazil. She has contributed significantly to the understanding of political dynamics in these regions through her teaching and research. Her work often explores the intersection of governance and societal factors that shape political behavior in Latin American contexts. Prior to her current position, she has held various roles that further solidified her expertise in comparative politics. Additionally, she is actively involved in discussions and publications that aim to advance knowledge in her field.

Research Interests

Requirements for Harvard University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a technical or quantitative field
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Transcripts
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS).

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:103
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
GRE General
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree
Application Checklist
  • SOPHAS application (if applicable)
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • Writing Sample
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Transcripts
Specialization Notes

Track-specific prerequisites apply (Economics, Judgment and Decision Making, etc.).

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.92
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Reading
Required:25
Writing
Required:25
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
First Law degree (JD or LLB) for LLM applicants
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Resume
  • Personal Statement
  • Transcripts
  • Two to three letters of recommendation
  • LLM Paper (25+ pages for LLM)
Specialization Notes

Admission is highly competitive with a median LSAT of 174.

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.4
TOEFL
Listening
Required:23
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:23
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:92
Prerequisites
Professional degree in architecture, landscape architecture, or related field
Application Checklist
  • Portfolio
  • Resume/CV
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
Specialization Notes

Preferred TOEFL score is 104 with 26+ in sections.