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    Master of Arts in History

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    New York, USMAIn-person1 year
    $85,068.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    36%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    32
    Credits
    $110.00
    App fee

    Master of Arts in History at New York University is a 32-credit, 1-year, in-person MA program based in New York, US. Tuition is $85,068.

    About the program

    The program requires 32 points of coursework including core courses in approaches to history, proseminar, and thesis, plus electives in thematic areas such as women and gender, society economics and politics, culture and ideas, science environment technology and health, race and migration, or K-12 social studies instruction. Students complete an original article-length thesis based on primary-source research.

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    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Mar 1, 2027

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min TOEFL required of all applicants who are not native English speakers (GSAS recommends 100)
    IELTS
    required
    Min IELTS accepted (GSAS recommends overall band score of at least 7)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $24,652.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Arts in History at New York University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Arts in History at New York University is $85,068 across 32 required credits.
    Is Master of Arts in History at New York University online or in-person?
    Master of Arts in History at New York University is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Arts in History at New York University take to complete?
    Master of Arts in History at New York University is structured around 1 year and 32 credits.
    How competitive is Master of Arts in History at New York University?
    Master of Arts in History at New York University reports an acceptance rate of approximately 36%.
    What work-permit options follow Master of Arts in History at New York University?
    Post-completion work rights for Master of Arts in History at New York University: 12 months OPT (US)