Skip to main content
    GradsMatch
    Back to Programs
    Boston University

    Master of Arts in History

    Last verified against the official program page on .

    Boston, USMAIn-person2 years
    $73,024.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    23%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    11
    Cohort
    students
    32
    Credits
    $95.00
    App fee

    Master of Arts in History at Boston University is a 32-credit, 2-year, in-person MA program based in Boston, US. Tuition is $73,024.

    About the program

    Terminal master's program requiring eight courses including historiography, historical methods, and research seminars, a major research paper based on primary sources equivalent to a publishable journal article, and reading proficiency in one foreign language. Covers African, American, Asian, and European history with strengths in political, social, cultural, intellectual, environmental, transnational, and diplomatic history.

    Focus: research
    QS World University Rankings by Subject (History): 101-150 | US News #47 in History

    Your fit

    Match

    Pro users see a 0 to 100 match score personalized to their academic profile, plus a per-component breakdown (major, GPA, tests, work experience, and more).

    Admissions

    Pro

    Unlock full admissions requirements

    GPA thresholds, GRE/TOEFL/IELTS minimums, essay counts, recommendation letters, prerequisites, admissions contacts, and country-specific requirements like APS certification, portfolio submissions, or GATE scores.

    Sign up for 7-day free trial

    Deadlines

    Pro

    Exact application deadlines for each term (Fall, Spring, Summer, Rolling), with priority and final dates where the program distinguishes them.

    Sign up for 7-day free trial

    Standardized tests

    Pro

    Which tests are required, optional, or waived (GRE, GMAT, TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo), minimum scores including separate verbal / quant sections, and program codes for score reporting.

    Sign up for 7-day free trial

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $27,274.00
    Annual living cost

    Application Checklist

    Sign in to track what you need to submit for this program.

    Sign in
    See admits on GradCafe
    Self-reported profiles of past applicants to this program.

    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

    Recommendations

    Exact count of letters required, whether academic vs professional references are preferred, and any program-specific guidance on who to ask.

    Essays

    Number of essays required (statement of purpose, personal statement, diversity statement), prompts where the program publishes them, and whether supplemental essays are optional or mandatory.

    Contact

    Direct email and phone for the admissions office handling this program, plus a link to the program-specific inquiry page where available.

    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Arts in History at Boston University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Arts in History at Boston University is $73,024 across 32 required credits.
    Is Master of Arts in History at Boston University online or in-person?
    Master of Arts in History at Boston University is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Arts in History at Boston University take to complete?
    Master of Arts in History at Boston University is structured around 2 years and 32 credits.
    How competitive is Master of Arts in History at Boston University?
    Master of Arts in History at Boston University reports an acceptance rate of approximately 23%.
    How large is the Master of Arts in History at Boston University cohort?
    Master of Arts in History at Boston University typically enrolls around 11 students per cohort.