Overview

Students in the History program of University of Rochester design their own programs of study in consultation with their advisors in accord with their own intellectual and research interests. Through a mix of directed readings, independent study, and research seminars, students aim to balance understanding of particulars with an enriched sense of contexts.

Key facts

Together the student and their advisor will use the Advising Worksheet to formulate the student’s academic plans. This worksheet will then be used to complete the Program of Study Form which is submitted to the Graduate coordinator to obtain approval from the Graduate studies office.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Microhistory

Racial Democracies: Mexico vs. Brazil

Apocalypse Now...and Then: A History of Apocalyptic Thought

Problems in Historical Analysis

History
Roman Empire

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00

More details

The department reviews MA applications on a rolling basis between September 1 and May 1, for admission the following academic year.

Language

English

Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Rochester, United States

Disciplines

History View 536 other Masters in History in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

A statement of purpose (please state which faculty member with whom you would like to work)

BA and/or MA transcripts

At least three letters of recommendation, preferably from history faculty

GRE scores (Verbal, Quantitative, Analytical)

A writing sample from a history course (preferably one involving independent research) or an MA thesis

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

64500 USD / year

≈ 64500 USD / year
Out-of-State

64500 USD / year

≈ 64500 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

64500 USD / year

≈ 64500 USD / year

Living costs

Rochester

United States

925 - 1350 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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