College of Arts and Sciences (Postgrad)

Intakes

Aug, Jan, May

Deadlines

May, Oct, Apr
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Faculty Facts

Annual tuition fees

USD21,000 USD23,440

1.Graduate -International Admissions Scholarship:

$2,000 per year with 3.5 GPA

• Students must have achieved the cumulative admission GPA indicated
• Students with graduate assistantships are not eligible
• Renewable annually through the length of the student’s original study plan, if the student maintains a cumulative 2.75 GPA

Duration

1 Years

Intakes

Aug, Jan, May

Study language

English

Delivery mode

On-Campus

Degree type

Master

List of Programs

  1. Anthropology
  2. Anthropology – Applied Community & Economic Development
  3. Biological Sciences
  4. Biological Sciences – Behavior, Ecology, Evolution & Systematics
  5. Biological Sciences – Bioenergy
  6. Biological Sciences – Biomathematics
  7. Biological Sciences – Biotechnology
  8. Biological Sciences – Conservation Biology
  9. Biological Sciences – Neuroscience and Physiology
  10. Chemistry
  11. Communication
  12. Economics – Applied Community & Economic Development
  13. Economics – Applied Economics
  14. Economics – Electricity, Natural Gas, and Telecommunications Economics
  15. Economics – Financial Economics
  16. Economics – Quantitative Economics
  17. English
  18. English Education
  19. History
  20. Hydrogeology
  21. Mathematics
  22. Mathematics – Actuarial Science
  23. Mathematics – Applied Statistics
  24. Mathematics – Biomathematics
  25. Mathematics – Elementary & Middle School Mathematics Education
  26. Political Science
  27. Political Science – Applied Community and Economic Development
  28. Political Science – Global Politics
  29. Political Science – Public Service
  30. Psychology – Clinical-Counseling Psychology
  31. Psychology – Cognitive and Experimental Psychology
  32. Psychology – Developmental Psychology
  33. Psychology – Industrial/Organizational-Social Psychology
  34. Psychology – Quantitative Psychology
  35. Psychology – Specialist in School Psychology
  36. Social Work – Child and Family Practice
  37. Social Work – School Social Work
  38. Sociology
  39. Sociology – Applied Community & Economic Development
  40. Spanish
  41. Speech Language Pathology

Requirements

Academic Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree, minimum 2.8-3.25 GPA

Additional requirements

  • Applicant declaration
  • Passport
  • English test score
  • University transcripts
  • Proof of degree
  • Statement of purpose (MBA Only)
  • Portfolio required for selected programs.
  • Minimum GRE or GMAT, if required by desired degree program.

English Tests Requirements

TOEFL-IBT

79

IELTS

7

About Faculty

” The ISU motto of “Gladly we learn and teach”, with apologies to Chaucer for the modernization, has always been the true north of the compass of the College of Arts and Sciences. The College of Arts and Sciences not only comprises 16 majors and 14 interdisciplinary minors, but through humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and mathematics the College of Arts and Sciences is the foundational knowledge base from which all majors emerge. Illinois State University is known as a premier teaching institution and the liberal arts and sciences provides the foundation for each one of our Redbird students”.

Top Reasons to Study in Illinois State University

  • High Retention and Graduation Rates

Over the past decade, our retention and graduation rates have been in the top 10% in the nation.

  • First-Choice Institution

Illinois State remains a first-choice institution. We have a strong enrollment of more than 20,000 students, while maintaining academic quality and small class sizes.

  • Civically Engaged Campus
Illinois State’s campuswide commitment to our core value of civic engagement has earned us recognition with the Elective Classification for Community Engagement, as an Excellence and Innovation Award for Civic Learning and Community Engagement recipient, and as a Voter Friendly Campus.
  • Bang for the Buck

U.S. News & World Report has ranked Illinois State as the best value public university in Illinois. We support students while they’re in college—and set them up to succeed after graduation.

 

 

Ranking & Accreditation of Illinois State University

  • #3 Public University in Illinois Niche.com 2022.
  • TOP 5%nBest Colleges fornthe Money College Factual 2022.
  • #64 Best National University Washington Monthly 2022.
  • #112 Top Public Schools U.S. News & World Report 2023.
  • RANKED AMONG THE TOP 30% of four-year higher education institutions for graduates’ return on investment Center on Education and the Workforce, Georgetown University, 2022.
  • #8 Best Insurance Programs U.S. News & World Report 2022.
  • #105 Top Public Schools (U.S. News & World Report 2020).
  • 97% of our faculty hold the highest degree possible in their field.
  • #1 Top city for Recent College Graduates (Penngeeks.com 2019).
  • #197 National Universities (U.S. News and World Report 2020).

Student Accommodation at Illinois State University

  • For students applying for direct entry to university accommodation information can be found on the university website.

Student Residences at Illinois State:

  • Convenient on campus locations close to classrooms
  • Supportive and involved live-in staff
  • Securely locked doors on the exterior and interior of the buildings
  • Nearby fitness and laundry centers
  • Free Wi-Fi

 

Deadline:

May, Oct, Apr
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