Master of Arts [M.A] History
The DOH comprises a diverse group of faculty members representing most of the usual subject fields from the fall of Rome through the present day. Like many other American universities in the past twenty years, Purdue has been successful in recruiting some of the best young talent in the profession, and we remain dedicated to recruiting and retaining a high quality graduate faculty.
The department regularly offers classes and seminars in many aspects of history, including thematic, comparative, and global perspectives. The DOH also has close working relationships with a variety of interdisciplinary programs where history graduate students sometimes find useful courses and mentors (see Areas of Study).
At any given time there are between 30 and 40 graduate students in residence. Our graduate students come from more than 20 states coast to coast and from several countries. Many come from smaller universities and liberal arts colleges, others are drawn from large universities such as Indiana, Brigham Young, Rutgers, and Wisconsin.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 |
| Tuition Fees | $28794 | $28794 |
| Books and supply | $1644 | $1644 |
| Other Fees | $699 | $699 |
| Total Fees | $31137 | $31137 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMAT | Graduate Management Admission Test | 500 | 800 | 2 |
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 6.5 | 9 | 3 |
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 80 | 120 | 3 |
Academic Eligibility:
- Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree or its equivalent from an accredited college in the U.S. or abroad. This requires 16 years of education in a University setting, which must be the equivalent of a four-year U.S. Bachelor’s degree.
- Students should have > 2.4 GPA for STEM degrees, > 2.6 for non-STEM degrees.