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    Providence, USMAIn-person1 year
    $74,331.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    81
    Credits

    History at Brown University is a 81-credit, 1-year, in-person MA program based in Providence, US. Tuition is $74,331.

    About the program

    Requires eight courses including PhD-level seminars, advanced undergraduate seminars, and skills courses or research paper. Offers professional track with skills courses or academic track preparing for PhD with research paper.

    Focus: coursework
    US News #13
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Term 2026
    May 1, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    optional
    Min recommended minimum score for admission consideration is 90 on the iBT
    IELTS
    optional
    Min recommended minimum overall band score is 7

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $33,180.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does History at Brown University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for History at Brown University is $74,331 across 81 required credits.
    Is History at Brown University online or in-person?
    History at Brown University is offered in-person.
    How long does History at Brown University take to complete?
    History at Brown University is structured around 1 year and 81 credits.
    What work-permit options follow History at Brown University?
    Post-completion work rights for History at Brown University: 12 months OPT (US)