Overview

Migration and Refugee Studies from The American University in Cairo, an interdisciplinary degree program offered by the Center for Migration and Refugee Studies (CMRS), aims to provide graduates with knowledge, research experience and analytical skills that can be applied in careers within various institutions that deal with issues connected with migration and refugee movements. Former students hold high-level positions in organizations including but not limited to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, International Organization for Migration, United Nations Children’s Fund and Save the Children.

Careers

The MA coursework introduces students to the theories and concepts underpinning the most important debates in the field of international migration. To extend learning outside of the classroom, the curricula of many courses also embed hands-on experience and career preparation. For example, the core course “International Refugee Law” heavily utilizes case studies and trains students on how to properly conduct refugee status determination, effectively preparing students for careers with legal aid agencies. Meanwhile, “Practicum: Internship or Research” offers students the opportunity to intern with organizations conducting fieldwork or research on migration and refugees.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Migration and Refugee Studies

International Refugee Law

Migration and Refugee Movements in the Middle East and North Africa

International Migration and Development

Research Methods in Migration and Refugees Studies

Mobilities: Gender and Migration

Special Topics in Migration and Refugee Studies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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79

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cairo, Egypt

Disciplines

Sociology

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Academic requirements

GPA

B

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants seeking admission to the Master’s program should have an undergraduate degree of high standing (equivalent of a B grade or higher) within the field of Humanities and/or Social Sciences and meet the university’s language proficiency.

Applicants for graduate study must have an accredited Bachelor’s degree with an academic record at a level sufficient to qualify for full or provisional admission.

An online application for graduate studies

Online payment of the application fee

A statement of purpose

CV

At least two online letters of recommendation from persons familiar with your academic or professional background

Official academic records, of which one must be a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with proof of degree completion.

Graduate students may be asked to demonstrate minimum competency in the use of computers and academic libraries as they relate to graduate study and research

One recent passport size photograph

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Tuition Fees

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11025 USD / year

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8955 USD / year

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Living costs

Cairo

Egypt

5312 - 6846 EGP / month

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