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    MA in History

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    Baltimore, USMAIn-person4 years
    $66,670.00
    Tuition
    over 48mo
    20%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    12
    Cohort
    students
    $75.00
    App fee

    MA in History at Johns Hopkins University is a 4-year, in-person MA program based in Baltimore, US. Tuition is $66,670.

    About the program

    Accelerated program allowing JHU undergraduates to complete BA and MA in history in four years through graduate seminars, independent study, field examination, and research essay.

    Focus: research
    10 (US News)

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Dec 15, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min at least 100 for the Internet Based Test
    IELTS
    required
    Min academic Band Score at least equal to 7

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $19,700.00
    Annual living cost

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does MA in History at Johns Hopkins University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for MA in History at Johns Hopkins University is $66,670.
    Is MA in History at Johns Hopkins University online or in-person?
    MA in History at Johns Hopkins University is offered in-person.
    How long does MA in History at Johns Hopkins University take to complete?
    MA in History at Johns Hopkins University is structured around 4 years.
    How competitive is MA in History at Johns Hopkins University?
    MA in History at Johns Hopkins University reports an acceptance rate of approximately 20%.
    How large is the MA in History at Johns Hopkins University cohort?
    MA in History at Johns Hopkins University typically enrolls around 12 students per cohort.