University At Albany - [SUNY Albany], New York, Albany - Courses & Fees

Albany, New York

University Public College

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The Master’s Program is offered by the University of Albany provides the opportunity to deepen student's knowledge of literary and cultural theory, develop skills in historical and textual analysis, and advance their practice of reading and writing in the English language.
The program explores students interests in British, American, Native American, postcolonial, and contemporary literature in English, as well as creative writing, rhetoric, composition, pedagogy, and cultural studies

Important Dates

Applications are accepted throughout the year for the fall season.

Event	End Date
Application Deadline For Spring Intake	Dec 1, 2023

Fees & Funding

Tution & Application Fees

Year	Year 1	Year 2	Year 1	Year 2
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

6.5 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

79 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

53 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE

320 / 340

Avg. Score in

GRE

600 / 800

Avg. Score in

GMAT

3 / 4

Minimum gpa

GPA

The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or GMAT results are required.

Required Document List

Applicants are required to submit the following documents:

Transcripts from all schools attended
Three Letters of Recommendation
GRE (May be waived on a case by case basis)
Statement of Goals
Critical Writing Sample

Course Guides

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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:

Archival assistant, brand manager,
instructor, reporter, news producer,
program analyst, public relations consultant,
social media strategist, acquisitions editor, and content developer.

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