MA

Women's, Gender & Sexuality Studies

Learn more about studying Women's, Gender & Sexuality Studies as an international student.

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Key facts

  • Program
    Master's
  • Duration
    1 year
  • Program
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    31,108USD
  • Start date
    Jan, Aug

Program overview

What the University of Louisville says about their program:

The Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies Master of Arts degree program is open to qualified individuals with a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. Any undergraduate major is acceptable for admission; however, students without some Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies background may be required to take preparatory courses before beginning the MA curriculum or in addition to the MA curriculum.

The 37 credit hour interdisciplinary degree program is organized around a thirteen (13) credit hour core of four foundation courses and one (1) credit hour research/writing course, and a selection of electives in WGST. In addition, students complete either a thesis, a culminating exam or project, or an applied/creative project.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • Completion of high school/ secondary education

Postgraduate academic requirements

  • Completion of a bachelor's degree (four or five years) in a suitable subject from a recognised university with a minimum grade of Second Class Honours Lower Division (2

    2) or equivalent.

English proficiency

Undergraduate

  • TOEFL

    TOEFL: 213 or higher (computer-based), 79 or higher (internet-based), 550 or higher (paper-based).

Postgraduate

  • TOEFL

    TOEFL: 213 or higher (computer-based), 79 or higher (internet-based), 550 or higher (paper-based).

English proficiency waivers

Documents required

  • Transcripts reviewed by World Education Services (WES) or Educational Credentials Evaluators (ECE)
  • Course-by-course evaluation from WES or ECE
  • Proof of English proficiency for non-native speakers
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Fees and funding

The University of Louisville provides detailed information on tuition and fees for various programs, indicating that educational expenses are subject to change. For further guidance on funding and financial support, students are encouraged to visit the Student Financial Aid Office’s website.

Fee information

  • Undergraduate tuition

    US$30,000 per year

  • Graduate tuition

    US$15,000 per year

Funding

Undergraduate

Global Cardinal Scholarship for First-time Freshmen

The University of Louisville will offer merit-based scholarships for high achieving international undergraduate students. The Global Cardinal Scholarship is for first-time freshmen and will be based on a student’s cumulative high school Grade Point Average (GPA), converted to a four-point scale. Scholarships will be applied automatically.

Postgraduate

Resident Tuition for Engineering M.S. Programs

The J.B. Speed School of Engineering is offering the resident tuition rate to all on-campus M.S. graduate students.

International Graduate Assistantships

International graduate students can apply for service, research, or teaching assistantship positions during the admissions process. The Graduate School also provides fellowships to a limited number of graduate students. Since graduate applicants are nominated for these positions by departments, you only need to fulfill admission requirements to be considered.

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What is the cost of living near University of Louisville?

Category Cost  (in United States Dollar)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre$1,193
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre$806
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)$121
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)$62
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)$61Range: $30 to $110· USA average
Monthly public transport pass$48
Monthly grocery basket$199
Books and study supplies (monthly)$99
Coffee shop drink$5
Cinema or cultural event ticket$12
Gym membership$23

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from livingcost.org (Crowdsourced), numbeo.com (Crowdsourced) and louisville.edu (University published).

Visa requirements for the University of Louisville

Navigating the visa process is a crucial step in your study abroad journey. Make sure to seek guidance and support to ensure you meet all necessary requirements for your time at University of Louisville.