Program Overview
The New American Studies at University of Lausanne is a MA programme in Humanities taught in English, French 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 New American Studies programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Switzerland and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English, French
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: EUR 545 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 545 (Tuition (Semester)) — EU/EEA students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the New American Studies programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- 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.
Visit Program WebsiteAdmission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Candidates are eligible for enrolment in a Master programme if they hold a Bachelor degree awarded by a Swiss university or another university qualification deemed equivalent by the Rectorate in the corresponding discipline.
Candidates holding a HES* Bachelor are admitted subject to catch up the missing theoretical bases during the Master programme.
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Candidates with a Bachelor in a different field from the chosen Master programme are admitted on the condition of catching up the theoretical bases before starting their studies.
The faculty regulations or study plans specify the essential theoretical bases.
General rules for university studies The total number of credits gained and courses taken within the bachelor or master programme or the university degree deemed equivalent by the Rectorate, must have been achieved at a university recognised by the Rectorate of the University of Lausanne.
Only university programmes comparable to those existing in Switzerland and followed at public universities (or at least accredited universities recognised by UNIL) are accepted.
In case of doubt, it is up to the candidates to submit all the necessary documents to establish their eligibility.
The following programmes in particular are not recognised:
- University programmes including more than 15 ECTS credits out of a total of 180 (or equivalent) for internships
- Technological or vocational university courses
- Correspondence courses or distance learning programmes.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 545 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 545 (Tuition (Semester)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 545 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 545 (Tuition (Semester)) — EU/EEA students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Lausanne 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.
About University of Lausanne
University of Lausanne
Lausanne, Switzerland
The University of Lausanne (UNIL) is a prestigious public research institution in Switzerland, originally founded in 1537 as a school of Protestant theology. It transitioned into a university in...
University Profile- Language English, French
- Duration 24 months