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    Master of Arts in Spanish

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    Austin, USMAIn-person2 yearsSpanish
    $45,908.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    30
    Credits
    $90.00
    App fee

    Master of Arts in Spanish at The University of Texas at Austin is a 30-credit, 2-year, in-person MA program based in Austin, US. Tuition is $45,908.

    About the program

    The Master of Arts (MA) degree is available only as a terminal degree to students enrolled in the PhD degree program in Iberian and Latin American Languages and Cultures who leave the program without obtaining their PhD, after successfully completing 30 semester credit hours or defending a doctoral qualifying paper.

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Dec 1, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min TOEFL: 79 on the internet-based test (iBT)
    IELTS
    required
    Min IELTS: An overall band of 6.5 on the Academic Examination

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Arts in Spanish at The University of Texas at Austin cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Arts in Spanish at The University of Texas at Austin is $45,908 across 30 required credits.
    Is Master of Arts in Spanish at The University of Texas at Austin online or in-person?
    Master of Arts in Spanish at The University of Texas at Austin is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Arts in Spanish at The University of Texas at Austin take to complete?
    Master of Arts in Spanish at The University of Texas at Austin is structured around 2 years and 30 credits.
    What GPA is required for Master of Arts in Spanish at The University of Texas at Austin?
    Per the program's published guidance: A 3.25 GPA in upper-division undergraduate courses, and any previous graduate courses, is preferred.
    What work-permit options follow Master of Arts in Spanish at The University of Texas at Austin?
    Post-completion work rights for Master of Arts in Spanish at The University of Texas at Austin: 12 months OPT (US)