- The program involves students in reading and research seminars. For the reading seminar, students have a variety of course topic options such as American Colonial and Revolutionary History, Visual Media and Culture, U.S. History, European History, Late Modern History, and more.
- For the research seminar, students can choose between a focus on American, European, African, or Latin American history. Additional seminar options include focuses on the local and regional, social and economic, international, or global and comparative history, among others.
- This program enhances research skills by learning the following skills
- Oral history techniques, including research, interviewing, recording, and video editing
- Digital tools like imaging, mapping, virtual museums, and augmented reality
- Quantitative methods such as database management, graphics, and data analysis
University At Albany - [SUNY Albany], New York, Albany - Courses & Fees
Albany, New York
University Public CollegeMaster of Arts [M.A] (History)
2 years
On Campus
English
Field of Study:
#Ranked 501 out of 1502 by THE Global Ranking 2023
$29,751/Yr
$29,751 /Yr
Important Dates
| Event | End Date |
| Application Deadline For Fall Intake | Jul 15, 2023 |
| Application Deadline For Spring Intake | Nov 15, 2023 |
Fees & Funding
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 2 | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 1 |
| Tuition Fees | $28312 | $28312 | $28312 | $28312 |
| Health Insurance | $1439 | $1439 | $1439 | $1439 |
| Total Fees | $29751 | $29751 | $29751 | $29751 |
Living Costs
| Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
| On-Campus Housing | $9280 |
| Meal Plan | $5460 |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must successfully complete 75% of the total credits. Students have four semesters to achieve the 75% standard.
- Students must achieve and maintain at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA.
- Students whose official language is not English are required to submit IELTS, TOEFL, or PTE scores.
Indian Students Eligibility:
- Students should submit required official and complete individual mark skeets for each examination attempt, including subsidiary exams.
- Photocopies of student's mark sheets are accepted only when they are attested by the University Registrar or Controller of Examinations and placed in a sealed, stamped envelope that is sent directly to the Graduate School.
Scores Required
- The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or GMAT results are not required.
Required Document List
Applicants are required to submit the following documents:
- Transcripts from all schools attended
- Three letters of recommendation
- Personal statement (not required, but recommended)
VISA & Work Study
VISA
International applicants are required to apply for an F-1 or J-1 student Visa. As per the application process of universities in the USA, a student needs to have the following basic documents to procure a US student visa.
- A valid passport that has a validity of a minimum of 6 months after students stay in the country
- Form DS-160 (Nonimmigrant visa application confirmation page)
- Application fee payment Receipt
- Form I-20 if applying for a Student visa (Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Student Status)
- Receipt Number on Petition filed by U.S employer (I-129 form) if applying for a work visa.
- Original Marks Sheet or Provisional certificates.
- Evidence of sufficient funds in the bank account to ensure you can survive the duration of course in the USA.
- Score sheet of standardized exams like IELTS (6.5 or equivalent), TOEFL, GMAT, GRE, etc.
- Proof that the candidate will leave the country once the program is completed. A return air ticket to the home country can be evidence of this kind.
Career and Placement after Course
Graduates have careers as:
- Curator
- Lecturer
- Historian
- Law clerk
- Archivist
- Librarian
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
| Name | Amount | International Students Eligible | Application Deadline |
| Chuan Ai Lu Engstrom Memorial Scholarship | $1000 | No | N/A |
| KC Mahindra Scholarship | $5542 | Yes | Mar 31, 2023 |
| ASID Foundation Legacy Scholarships | $4000 | Yes | Apr 20, 2023 |
| Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program | Variable | Yes | Apr 20, 2023 |
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