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    Communication Studies MA

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    Minneapolis, USMAIn-person
    $57,232.00
    Tuition

    Communication Studies MA at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is a in-person MA program based in Minneapolis, US. Tuition is $57,232.

    About the program

    The program emphasizes critical media studies, interpersonal communication, and rhetoric. It prepares students as researchers and instructors through coursework across sub-disciplines.

    Focus: research
    Shanghai Ranking Communication #11 (2024), Times Higher Ed Communication & Media Studies #73 (2025)

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    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    optional
    Min The minimum acceptable TOEFL score is at least 79 (internet version, with at least 21 on writing and 19 on reading)
    IELTS
    optional
    Min 6.5

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $19,600.00
    Annual living cost

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Communication Studies MA at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Communication Studies MA at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is $57,232.
    Is Communication Studies MA at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities online or in-person?
    Communication Studies MA at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is offered in-person.
    What GPA is required for Communication Studies MA at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities?
    Per the program's published guidance: 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale)
    What work-permit options follow Communication Studies MA at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities?
    Post-completion work rights for Communication Studies MA at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities: 12 months OPT (US)