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Interdisciplinary Studies

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Key facts

  • Degree type
    Master's
  • Duration
    2 years
  • Delivery method
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    15,515USD
  • Start date
    Jan, Aug
  • QS Ranking
    Not QS Ranked

Program overview

What California State University, San Bernardino says about their program:

The M.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies is coordinated by the Dean of Graduate Studies. This unique multidisciplinary program gives highly motivated students the opportunity to craft their own course of study and pursue knowledge in an area not otherwise available in the university's degree programs. Students consult with the Dean of Graduate Studies and their committee (three faculty members) to develop their individual program. Interested students should consult the guidelines for Interdisciplinary Studies candidates and complete the proposal form available from the Office of Graduate Studies.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • General Secondary Education Certificate
  • Minimum 2.5 overall GPA

Postgraduate academic requirements

  • Official proof of Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university in its home country
  • Requirements vary by program
  • GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale with some programs requiring a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale

English proficiency

Undergraduate

  • IELTS

    5.5

  • Duolingo

    95

  • TOEFL

    61

  • PTE

    43

Postgraduate

  • IELTS

    6

  • Duolingo

    105

  • TOEFL

    79

  • PTE

    53

Documents required

  • Copy of passport
  • Official transcripts sealed in an envelope by your school
  • Official proof of Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university in its home country
  • English translation of non-English documents
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Required grades

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Scholarships at California State University, San Bernardino

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Fees

  • Undergraduate tuition

    US$19,229 per year

  • Graduate tuition

    US$19,151 per year

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What is the cost of living near California State University, San Bernardino?

Category Cost  (in United States Dollar)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre$1,487
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre$1,147
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)$138
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)$68
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)$61· USA average
Monthly public transport pass$62
Monthly grocery basket$176
Coffee shop drink$6
Cinema or cultural event ticket$13
Gym membership$34

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from livingcost.org (Crowdsourced) and numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).

Visa requirements for California State University, San Bernardino

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