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    Master of Arts in Higher Education, Student Affairs, and International Education Policy

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    College Park, USMAIn-person2 years
    $75,120.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    30
    Cohort
    students
    36
    Credits
    $75.00
    App fee

    Master of Arts in Higher Education, Student Affairs, and International Education Policy at University of Maryland-College Park is a 36-credit, 2-year, in-person MA program based in College Park, US. Tuition is $75,120.

    About the program

    Master's program with concentrations in Higher Education, Student Affairs, and International Education Policy. Covers student development, counseling, administration in higher education; policy, finance, organizational structures; and international education policies across levels and contexts.

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    US News #24 Education School
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Dec 1, 2026

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min GRE scores are optional
    TOEFL
    required
    Min UMD Graduate School minimum: TOEFL iBT 96 total (R:26 L:24 S:22 W:24) for full enrollment (tests before Jan 20 2026); Overall band 7.0 (no section below 6.5) for IELTS. Program does not specify higher.
    IELTS
    required
    Min UMD Graduate School minimum: Overall 7.0 (L:7 R:7 S:6.5 W:7) for full enrollment. Program does not specify higher.

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $17,724.00
    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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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Arts in Higher Education, Student Affairs, and International Education Policy at University of Maryland-College Park cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Arts in Higher Education, Student Affairs, and International Education Policy at University of Maryland-College Park is $75,120 across 36 required credits.
    Is Master of Arts in Higher Education, Student Affairs, and International Education Policy at University of Maryland-College Park online or in-person?
    Master of Arts in Higher Education, Student Affairs, and International Education Policy at University of Maryland-College Park is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Arts in Higher Education, Student Affairs, and International Education Policy at University of Maryland-College Park take to complete?
    Master of Arts in Higher Education, Student Affairs, and International Education Policy at University of Maryland-College Park is structured around 2 years and 36 credits.
    What GPA is required for Master of Arts in Higher Education, Student Affairs, and International Education Policy at University of Maryland-College Park?
    Per the program's published guidance: minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0
    How large is the Master of Arts in Higher Education, Student Affairs, and International Education Policy at University of Maryland-College Park cohort?
    Master of Arts in Higher Education, Student Affairs, and International Education Policy at University of Maryland-College Park typically enrolls around 30 students per cohort.