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    Master of Arts (M.A.) in French

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    Nashville, USMAIn-personFrench
    $72,570.00
    Tuition
    13%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    1
    Cohort
    students
    $95.00
    App fee

    Master of Arts (M.A.) in French at Vanderbilt University is a in-person MA program based in Nashville, US. Tuition is $72,570.

    About the program

    The program is part of the PhD track in French and Francophone Studies, covering French cultural and intellectual history across major periods and geographic areas including the Caribbean, Middle East, North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa, and the French hexagon. It emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches such as feminism, marxism, post-colonial studies, film, immigration studies, art, Jewish Studies, and digital humanities.

    Focus: research
    261 (QS World University Rankings) | 13 (US News & World Report)

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Jan 15, 2027

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    required
    Min Entrance Exam GRE General Test
    TOEFL
    required
    Min TOEFL IBT score: 88
    IELTS
    optional
    Min 7.0

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $23,318.00
    Annual living cost

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Arts (M.A.) in French at Vanderbilt University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Arts (M.A.) in French at Vanderbilt University is $72,570.
    Is Master of Arts (M.A.) in French at Vanderbilt University online or in-person?
    Master of Arts (M.A.) in French at Vanderbilt University is offered in-person.
    How competitive is Master of Arts (M.A.) in French at Vanderbilt University?
    Master of Arts (M.A.) in French at Vanderbilt University reports an acceptance rate of approximately 13%.
    How large is the Master of Arts (M.A.) in French at Vanderbilt University cohort?
    Master of Arts (M.A.) in French at Vanderbilt University typically enrolls around 1 students per cohort.
    What work-permit options follow Master of Arts (M.A.) in French at Vanderbilt University?
    Post-completion work rights for Master of Arts (M.A.) in French at Vanderbilt University: 12 months OPT (US)