Overview

The University of Nebraska Omaha's Master of Arts in History and Government program offers flexible schedule opportunities to working professionals in the areas of government and education. The students can fuel their careers with a purposeful and versatile curriculum.

UNO is one of 88 institutions of higher education nationally classified as a doctoral/research university, according to the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching out of the 4,000 academic institutions it categorizes.

UNO received a first-tier regional best ranking in the U.S. News & World Report’s 2010 edition of America’s Best Colleges. UNO ranked18th among public master’s institutions in the Midwest region.

Career

Fuel your career with both a purposeful and a flexible curriculum in history and government. Our online and on-campus programs offer a broad foundation in History and Political Science with a high degree of interdisciplinary collaboration.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Graduate Historical Methodology
Colloquium (Themes in Global History)
Seminar in American Government and Politics
Seminar in INternational Relations
Seminar in Political Theory
Seminar in Comparative Politics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-05-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Omaha, United States

Disciplines

History Political Science View 536 other Masters in History in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

English Language Proficiency:
Paper-based TOEFL: 550, Internet-based TOEFL: 80, IELTS: 6.5, PTE: 53, Duolingo: 105
Statement of Purpose: A personal statement (1-2 pages) explaining why the applicant is seeking admission into this program, how his/her academic/professional experiences can contribute to his/her success in this program, and how this program will contribute to his/her future academic/professional ambitions.
Writing Sample: Academic-style writing sample of approximately 5 pages in length
Letters of Recommendation: Two letters of recommendation from a former professor (preferred), supervisor, or individual that can speak to one's academic potential in a graduate program
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Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

18474 USD / year

≈ 18474 USD / year
Out-of-State

18474 USD / year

≈ 18474 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

8778 USD / year

≈ 8778 USD / year

Additional Details

Omaha Urban Rate (OUR) Tuition: $11,140

Living costs

Omaha

United States

985 - 1520 USD / month

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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