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    Comparative and International Education (M.A.)

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    University Park, USMAIn-person
    $60,996.00
    Tuition
    $85.00
    App fee

    Comparative and International Education (M.A.) at The Pennsylvania State University is a in-person MA program based in University Park, US. Tuition is $60,996.

    About the program

    Dual-title master's program requiring 12 credits in comparative and international education courses including a proseminar and advanced content courses, paired with a primary major program. Culminates in a master's thesis or paper on a comparative and international education topic.

    Focus: research

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    Standardized tests

    GRE
    required
    TOEFL
    required
    Min total score of at least 4.5 with a 3.5 or greater on the speaking section for the internet-based test (iBT). Applicants who have taken the TOEFL prior to January 21, 2026 must have a total score of at least 80 with a 19 or greater on the speaking section
    IELTS
    required
    Min composite score of 6.0

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $20,700.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

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

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    Essays

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Comparative and International Education (M.A.) at The Pennsylvania State University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Comparative and International Education (M.A.) at The Pennsylvania State University is $60,996.
    Is Comparative and International Education (M.A.) at The Pennsylvania State University online or in-person?
    Comparative and International Education (M.A.) at The Pennsylvania State University is offered in-person.
    What GPA is required for Comparative and International Education (M.A.) at The Pennsylvania State University?
    Per the program's published guidance: 2.75 grade-point average
    What work-permit options follow Comparative and International Education (M.A.) at The Pennsylvania State University?
    Post-completion work rights for Comparative and International Education (M.A.) at The Pennsylvania State University: 12 months OPT (US)