M.S. in History

Application Fees : US$ 70

1. Academic Qualifications:

   • Applicants must have completed a bachelor's degree or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
   • A minimum academic achievement of 65% or above in the previous qualifying degree is generally required. Some programs may have higher academic requirements, such as competitive programs in engineering or business.
      

2. English Language Proficiency: The accepted English language proficiency tests at UC are:

   • DET (Duolingo English Test): Minimum score of 110.
   • PTE Academic: Minimum score of 68.
   • TOEFL: Internet-based test (iBT) score of 80 or higher.
   • IELTS: Overall band score of 6.5 or higher, with no individual band score below 6.0.
   • It's important to note that the English language proficiency requirement may vary based on the program. Some programs may have higher minimum score requirements.
      

3. Credential Evaluation: International applicants are typically required to submit a credential evaluation from a recognized evaluation service, such as NACES (National Association of Credential Evaluation Services) or WES (World Education Services)

It is important for prospective international postgraduate students to review the specific admission requirements of their intended program at UC, as requirements may vary between programs. 

The University of Cincinnati (UC) offers a range of scholarships to international students to support their academic journey. These scholarships recognize academic achievement, leadership potential, and contributions to the community.

1. Global Scholarship: The Global Scholarship is a prestigious merit-based scholarship offered to incoming international undergraduate students. It provides partial tuition coverage for up to four years of study at UC. Selection is highly competitive, and students are evaluated based on their academic achievements, leadership qualities, and extracurricular involvement.

2. UC Global Scholarship Plus: The UC Global Scholarship Plus is an enhanced scholarship program that combines the Global Scholarship with additional funding. This provides greater financial support to international undergraduate students, covering a larger portion of their tuition expenses.

3. UC International Excellence Award: The UC International Excellence Award is a merit-based scholarship available to outstanding international undergraduate students. It recognizes academic excellence, leadership potential, and a commitment to making a positive impact. Recipients of this award receive financial support towards their tuition costs.

4. Graduate Student Scholarships: UC offers various scholarships and assistantship opportunities to international graduate students. These scholarships may cover tuition expenses, provide stipends, or offer research or teaching assistant positions. Graduate students are encouraged to explore specific scholarships and assistantship opportunities within their respective departments or programs.

5. Country-Specific Scholarships: UC may offer scholarships specifically tailored to students from certain countries or regions. These scholarships may be based on academic achievement, financial need, or specific criteria set by donors or sponsoring organizations. Prospective international students are advised to check with the university's financial aid office or international admissions office for country-specific scholarship opportunities.

It's important to note that scholarship availability, criteria, and application processes may vary from year to year. 

Graduates are well-prepared for diverse career opportunities in education, research, public history, and cultural heritage.

1. Teaching and Education: Graduates of the M.S. in History program can pursue careers in education, working as history teachers at the secondary level or community college instructors. Some may choose to pursue a Ph.D. for university-level teaching positions.

2. Archival and Museum Work: Graduates may find opportunities in archival work or museum curation, preserving and interpreting historical documents, artifacts, and exhibits.

3. Historical Research: With their research and critical analysis skills, graduates can work as historical researchers in academia, think tanks, or historical consulting firms.

4. Historical Writing and Journalism: Graduates can explore careers as historical writers, contributing to historical publications, journals, or media outlets. Some may become historical journalists or content creators.

5. Cultural Heritage and Tourism: Graduates may work in cultural heritage management, promoting historical sites and heritage tourism, or contribute to historical preservation initiatives.

6. Government and Policy Analysis: Graduates with a strong historical understanding can pursue careers in government, policy analysis, or public administration, applying historical knowledge to inform decision-making.

7. Non-Profit Organizations: Graduates can work in non-profit organizations focused on historical preservation, community outreach, and advocacy for historical causes.

8. Corporate Historian: Some graduates may find opportunities as corporate historians, researching and documenting the history of businesses or organizations.

9. Historical Editing and Publishing: With their expertise in historical research and writing, graduates can work in historical editing and publishing, contributing to the production of historical books and materials.

10. Public History and Heritage Interpretation: Graduates can engage in public history and heritage interpretation, designing historical exhibits, tours, and educational programs for the public.