International and Comparative Education, M.A. | The American University in Cairo | Cairo, Egypt
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International and Comparative Education

12 months
Duration
735 USD/credit 24990 USD/year
597 USD/credit 20298 USD/year
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About

International and Comparative Education from The American University in Cairo produces students who are agents of change in educational development, policy, higher education internationalization, and international schools.  

Overview

At International and Comparative Education from The American University in Cairo students will develop the professional skills to view educational reform in a global context and the analytic skills for understanding how the social, political, and economic elements of education impact quality and outcomes.

The program includes a full range of courses drawn from a range of disciplines and interdisciplinary constructs, focusing on issues from early childhood policy and education for girls in rural areas, to citizenship development and teacher evaluation methodologies, and everything in between. The MA-ICED offers two study concentrations: teaching and learning and international education development and policy.

Careers

Graduates of AUC’s MA-ICED are high-performing educational leaders and policy analysts for school and university systems that are in need of significant change. Our students work in PreK-12 schools, universities, NGOs, government agencies, intergovernmental institutions, research organizations, and private firms. They go on to influence policies and practices in higher education, and improve quality teaching and learning in schools and universities in Egypt and the region. Many pursue prestigious PhD programs in the United Kingdom, the United States, and Canada.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Educational Research 
  • International & Comparative Education 
  • Human Development & Learning Theory 
  • Instructional Practice 
  • Educational Policy Analysis 

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Credits

34 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Academic requirements

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

Other requirements

General requirements

  • 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 
  • An updated resume (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. 
  • Satisfactory English language proficiency test results 
  • 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 (a clear electronic copy) 

Tuition Fee

To always see correct tuition fees
  • International

    24990 USD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 735 USD per credit during 12 months.
  • National

    20298 USD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 597 USD per credit during 12 months.

Living costs for Cairo

5312 - 6846 EGP /month
Living costs

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

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for International and Comparative Education.

Available Scholarships

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

Egypt / Merit-based
Study Abroad Scholarships
5000 USD
Grant
31 Oct 2023
Deadline

The American University in Cairo
Cairo, Egypt
Egypt / Merit-based
The Pangburn, Ellis, LaBarge Study Abroad Fund
Various benefits
Grant
31 Oct 2023
Deadline

The American University in Cairo
Cairo, Egypt
226 countries / Merit-based
Finduddannelse Sustainability Scholarship
Various benefits
Grant
22 Sep 2022
Deadline

Finduddannelse
225 countries / Merit-based
Education Future International Scholarship
200000 INR
Grant
Not specified
Deadline

Education Future
226 countries
BeArt-Presets Academic Scholarship Program
5000 USD
Grant
01 Apr 2023
Deadline

BeArt-Presets
226 countries
Fulbright U.S. Student Program, 2022
Various benefits
Grant
11 Oct 2022
Deadline

U.S. government
225 countries / Merit-based
Higher Education Scholarship Test for Indian students
100000 INR
Grant
30 Oct 2022
Deadline

Ministry of Information & Technology (IT)
18 countries / Merit-based
Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme
Various benefits
Grant
31 Mar 2022
Deadline

Aga Khan Foundation
226 countries
ServiceScape Scholarship
1000 USD
Grant
30 Nov 2022
Deadline

ServiceScape
226 countries
ACES Scholarships
3500 USD
Grant
15 Nov 2022
Deadline

ACES Education Fund
Worldwide / Merit-based
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Various benefits
Grant
30 Dec 2023
Deadline

Worldwide
Study abroad Scholarship - Collect
10000 SEK
Grant
31 May 2023
Deadline

Worldwide / Merit-based
iVisa Annual Scholarship
1500 USD
Grant
14 May 2023
Deadline

Worldwide
IMSOGLO Consortium Scholarship
2000 EUR
Grant
30 May 2023
Deadline

Worldwide
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship
1500 USD
Grant
30 Mar 2023
Deadline

Worldwide
Anonymous Hope Fund
3000 USD
Grant
Not specified
Deadline

Worldwide
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships
8000 EUR
Grant
Not specified
Deadline

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