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    Master of Arts in History

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    Urbana, USMAIn-person
    $60,666.00
    Tuition
    32
    Credits

    Master of Arts in History at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a 32-credit, in-person MA program based in Urbana, US. Tuition is $60,666.

    About the program

    Master's degree earned by PhD students within three semesters, featuring thesis option with courses like Approaches to History and Intro Historical Writing, and graduate-level history seminars.

    Focus: research

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Dec 15, 2026

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    required
    Min All applicants are required to submit Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores (verbal, writing, and quantitative are mandatory; history is optional). [catalog outdated]; GRE OPTIONAL, not required [current admissions for PhD and joint MA/MS]
    TOEFL
    required
    Min History Department's minimum test scores are higher than those set by the Graduate College; applicants with TOEFL iBT scores below 109 (or equivalent) are not likely to succeed
    IELTS
    required
    Min History Department's minimum test scores are higher than those set by the Graduate College (TOEFL equiv.); applicants with TOEFL iBT scores below 109 (or equivalent) are not likely to succeed

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $19,000.00
    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 Master of Arts in History at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Arts in History at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is $60,666 across 32 required credits.
    Is Master of Arts in History at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign online or in-person?
    Master of Arts in History at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Arts in History at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign take to complete?
    Master of Arts in History at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is structured around 32 credits.
    What GPA is required for Master of Arts in History at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign?
    Per the program's published guidance: 3.25 in the last two years
    What work-permit options follow Master of Arts in History at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign?
    Post-completion work rights for Master of Arts in History at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign: 12 months OPT (US)