Certificate Programs
♦  Not available

Average Time for Completion of Degree
♦  5 quarters (including summer)

Size of Program
♦  30 students, 48 faculty

Admission Requirements
♦  Minimum TOEFL 550/213 or IELTS 7.0
♦  GRE NOT required
♦  Statement of Purpose (2 pages)
♦  Autobiographical sketch (1 page)
♦  Current CV or resume

Application Deadlines
♦  Fall Admission only: January 1

Program Costs
♦  General costs

Financial Aid Opportunities
♦  Types: Graduate Assistantships, Graduate Recruitment Scholarships, Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowship
♦  Average Amount: GA: $10,700 stipend (max.) plus tuition, GRS: At least $1,800 stipend plus partial tuition, FLAS Fellowship: $15,000 plus tuition and general fees

Additional Information
The African Studies Program is a National Resource Center for Africa. As an interdisciplinary program, students take courses in a number of fields and after completing core requirements are able to tailor the program to their fields of interest. We currently offer instruction in nine African languages.