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    African Cultural Studies, MA

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    Madison, USMAIn-person2 years
    $51,464.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    29%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    30
    Credits
    $75.00
    App fee

    African Cultural Studies, MA at University of Wisconsin-Madison is a 30-credit, 2-year, in-person MA program based in Madison, US. Tuition is $51,464.

    About the program

    Provides research and teaching in the languages and expressive cultures of Africa and Africans around the world. Faculty specialize in literature, music, film, critical applied linguistics, drama, critical theory, diaspora studies, and new media.

    Focus: research

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Dec 15, 2026
    Fall 2028
    Dec 15, 2027

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min Refer to the Graduate School: Minimum Requirements for Admission policy: https://policy.wisc.edu/library/UW-1241 (Graduate School minimum: 92 iBT for tests before Jan 21 2026)
    IELTS
    required
    Min Refer to the Graduate School: Minimum Requirements for Admission policy: https://policy.wisc.edu/library/UW-1241 (Graduate School minimum: 7.0)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $29,960.00
    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 African Cultural Studies, MA at University of Wisconsin-Madison cost?
    The total estimated tuition for African Cultural Studies, MA at University of Wisconsin-Madison is $51,464 across 30 required credits.
    Is African Cultural Studies, MA at University of Wisconsin-Madison online or in-person?
    African Cultural Studies, MA at University of Wisconsin-Madison is offered in-person.
    How long does African Cultural Studies, MA at University of Wisconsin-Madison take to complete?
    African Cultural Studies, MA at University of Wisconsin-Madison is structured around 2 years and 30 credits.
    What GPA is required for African Cultural Studies, MA at University of Wisconsin-Madison?
    Per the program's published guidance: minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 grading scale
    How competitive is African Cultural Studies, MA at University of Wisconsin-Madison?
    African Cultural Studies, MA at University of Wisconsin-Madison reports an acceptance rate of approximately 29%.