Master of Arts [M.A] [Asian Studies - South Asia] From University of Michigan

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Master of Arts [M.A] (Asian Studies - South Asia)

STEM Course

2 years

Full Time

On Campus

Field of Study:

Social Studies

₹22 L/Yr

$26,589 /Yr

One feature of the MA Program is a required one semester interdisciplinary graduate course in South Asian Studies, which provides a forum for interdisciplinary dialogue and intensive interaction among MA students and leading South Asia faculty. Courses must be taken in at least three different disciplines, and the requirements include a Master’s Essay on a topic of the student’s choosing.
World Class Faculty
Over 40 faculty dedicated to research, scholarship and professional activities in South Asia, with expertise in all the South Asian countries.
Excellent Resources
With more than 300,000 titles in various formats (including 70,000 monographs and 1500 current serials), the South Asia Collection at the University of Michigan Library is among the world’s richest. In addition, the University Museum maintains several world-renowned collections of South Asian materials. Our students also enjoy access to the University of Michigan’s language Resource Center and training in a diverse array of South Asian languages. In addition to those regularly offered by the Center for South Asian Studies, students and faculty regularly participate in the events and programs offered by the many other international centers and programs supported by the International Institute at the University of Michigan.
Strong Connections
Over the years our faculty and students have developed strong relationships with South Asian governments and Non-Government-Organizations (NGOs), businesses, universities, and research institutions. Our students enjoy access to these groups through summer internships, fellowships for research and study abroad, and regular opportunities to interact with visiting scholars and officials in the Center’s scholarly lecture series and public outreach programming. Our alumni enjoy exciting careers in government, business, academia, and the professions.
Amazing Classmates
Our students are second to none, and come from a range of diverse backgrounds and life experiences. They regularly win competitive national fellowships, and are actively in scholarly venues, public service, and both local and international political organizations.

Event	Application Date
Application Deadline For Fall Intake	~~Jan 15, 2024~~

Tuition Fees

Year	1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees	₹2203962 (USD 26589)

Other Expenses

Head	Avg Cost Per Year
Room and Board	₹1367851 (USD 16502)
Health Insurance	₹102949 (USD 1242)
Total Cost	₹1470800 (USD 17744)

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

MELAB: 80-85 range with section scores of at least 80
TOEFL (PBT): 570-600 range with section scores of at least 57
TOEFL (iBT): 88-100 range with section scores of at least 23 in listening and reading, and at least 21 in speaking and writing
IELTS: 6.5-7.0 range with section scores of at least 6.5

Scores Required

6.5 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

88 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

Ranking

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Social Studies 9 out of 997 in Global Ranking

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