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North Dakota State University
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition USD 9,683 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 3,628 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Degree MA
Duration 24 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Fargo, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The History at North Dakota State University is a MA programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the History programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 7
  5. Tuition: USD 9,683 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 3,628 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
  6. Location: Fargo, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the History programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Detailed curriculum information is not available. Please check the university website or contact them directly for the most up-to-date course information.

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Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

The Department of History graduate program is open to qualified graduates of universities and colleges of recognized standing. In addition to the Graduate School admission requirements, the applicant must also
  • provide a statement of intent that clearly outlines the applicant\'s interest and purpose for seeking a master\'s degree in history. The department uses this statement to assess the applicant\'s ability to organize thoughts, to formulate a plan of academic study, and to complete the graduate program. This statement also enables the department to determine whether North Dakota State University\'s graduate history program suits the applicant\'s needs and objectives.
  • Submit a substantial paper submitted for an upper-division history class or for a class in the humanities and social sciences. The paper should provide evidence of an applicant\'s ability to synthesize information, to organize his/her thoughts logically, and to communicate clearly and effectively.
  • Take the general Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) and submit these scores before admission to the program. Students admitted to the program generally score an average of 500 on the verbal and quantitative sections of the GRE\'s. Students scores on the new analytic writing section should be comparable, i.e. 3.5-4.0. The department requires students whose native language is not English to have a minimum TOEFL score of 600 (paper test) or 247 (computer test).

English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 9,683 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 3,628 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 9,683 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 3,628 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 7

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact North Dakota State University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.