Overview

In this affordable, multidisciplinary master’s program in International Migration Studies at The City University of New York, you will examine how policies shape migrants’ experiences, and you will analyze the social, cultural, economic, and political ramifications of international migration in the United States and beyond.

Learning outcomes

You will have the opportunity to study with leading immigration scholars from throughout The City University of New York, spanning fields such as sociology, political science, English, history, anthropology, international affairs, education, and urban planning.

These faculty study migrants from all parts of the world, often through a comparative lens, using methods ranging from advanced quantitative techniques to in-depth ethnographies of urban communities. They explore migrants’ struggles for upward mobility; the experiences of immigrant children in schools; the forging of new race and gender identities; the effects of refugee resettlement in different types of communities; and the building of political power in, by, and for immigrant communities.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

International Migration
Global Immigrant Cities
Research Methods in International Migration
Migration Policy
Immigration, Race, and Citizenship
Nationalism and Ethnicity

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months
Part-time
- 30 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

105

Take A Free Practice Test!

TOEFL^® IBT

105

Schedule TOEFL®

Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

International Relations International Development View 235 other Masters in International Relations in United States

Join for free or log in to access our complete career info list.

Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

105

Take A Free Practice Test!

TOEFL^® IBT

105

Schedule TOEFL®

Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in the United States, or its equivalent abroad, with a cumulative overall GPA of 3.0 (B average) or higher;
Transcripts of all college and graduate work;
Submit two letters of recommendation from people who can speak to your strengths and preparedness for graduate study (e.g. professors/academics, supervisors, colleagues).
Personal statement of up to 1,000 words, explaining why you want to obtain this degree and how your interests and academic/professional background are relevant to the degree;
Sample or samples of writing (in English) of no more than 20 pages in total
Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores for the verbal, quantitative, and analytical parts of the exam. The GRE must have been taken within the last five years;
TOEFL scores for students who have not earned a degree in an English-speaking country.

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

17100 USD / year

≈ 17100 USD / year
Out-of-State

17100 USD / year

≈ 17100 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9400 USD / year

≈ 9400 USD / year

Additional Details

Local students: $5,545 / semester

Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 USD / month

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

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Need help with your student visa?

Get Visa Support

Get personalized guidance from a certified VFS Global advisor and save 20% through Studyportals.

Avoid common visa mistakes and delays
Know exactly what documents you need
Get a clear checklist tailored to your situation

In order for us to give you accurate scholarship information, we ask that you please confirm a few details and create an account with us.

Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for International Migration Studies.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

On this page

About