Overview

It draws on the academic excellence and expertise of faculty in many disciplines, including history; political science; Near Eastern studies; Germanic, English, Slavic, Hebrew and Yiddish languages; sociology; religious studies; and comparative literature.

Key Facts

Resources available to our students include the Harlan Hatcher Graduate Library, the Martin Salinger Resource Center, and the Jewish Heritage Video Collection.

The M.A. in Judaic Studies program at University of Michigan provides an advanced, yet comprehensive and balanced curriculum in Judaic Studies while allowing students to concentrate on one of the following areas:

Literature and Culture

Comparative Jewish Literatures

Hebrew Literature

Yiddish Literature

Jewish History and Social Science

Ancient, Medieval and Modern Jewish History

Contemporary Jewish Affairs

American Jews (history, literature, sociology)

Israel (culture and politics)

Former Soviet Union (politics, history, and culture)

Classical and Modern Judaism: Law and Religion

Jewish Mysticism

Rabbinics

Jewish Thought

Biblical Studies

Programme Structure

Courses include:

What is Judaism

Sources of Jewish
History

Film, Fiction and Female in Israel

From Ghetto to Suburb

Ethnicity in Israeli Literature and Culture

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Ann Arbor, United States

Disciplines

Ethnic Studies History Theology and Religious Studies View 48 other Masters in Ethnic Studies 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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General requirements

Statement of Purpose

Personal Narrative: Describe your life experiences that have motivated your decision to pursue a degree in Judaic Studies

Three Letters of Recommendation

Transcript(s): from all academic programs attended; electronic versions are accepted but official transcripts must still be mailed to the Rackham Graduate School

GRE Scores

Writing Sample: Please keep length below 30 pages

Tuition Fees

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

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Applies to you

Non-residents

57776 USD / year

≈ 57776 USD / year
Out-of-State

57776 USD / year

≈ 57776 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

28886 USD / year

≈ 28886 USD / year

Living costs

Ann Arbor

United States

1025 - 1870 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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Overview

Key Facts

Programme Structure

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Ann Arbor

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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