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Brandeis University
Overview
Brandeis University / Graduate School of Arts and Sciences is located in Waltham, MA.
Departments & Programs
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Education (Ed M) | ||
| Advanced Graduate Certificate (AGC) | ||
| Master of Science/Master of Business Administration (MS/MBA) | ||
| Master of Arts/Master of Arts (MA/MA) | ||
| Master of Arts (MA) | ||
| (Postbaccalaureate Certificate) | ||
| Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) | ||
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | ||
| Master of Business Administration/Master of Arts (MBA/MA) | ||
| Master of Fine Arts (MFA) | ||
| Master of Science (MS) | ||
| Master of Public Policy/Master of Arts (MPP/MA) | ||
| Professional Science Master's (PSM) |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 227 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 66 |
| Other Advanced Degrees | 21 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? |
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| Evening/weekend programs available? | No |
| Distance learning programs available? |
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| Terminal master's degree available? |
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Degree Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE, GMAT, or MAT (depending on program) Varies Comp Exam Required for some Thesis Required for some |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test (for most programs), GRE Subject Test (for some programs) Comp Exam Required for some Thesis Required |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
2,549
Applied
827
Accepted
286
Enrolled
Applying
75
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Yes
Applications processed on a rolling basis?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | January 15th | January 15th | Yes |
| Spring deadline | November 1st | November 1st | No |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE, GMAT, or MAT (depending on program) | |
| Master's Degree Requirements | Curriculum vitae or resume, statement of purpose, transcripts, letters of recommendation, and writing sample or portfolio (depending on program) | |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE General Test (for most programs), GRE Subject Test (for some programs) | |
| Doctoral Degree Requirements | Curriculum vitae or resume, statement of purpose, transcripts, letters of recommendation, and writing sample or portfolio (depending on program) | |
| Additional Entrance Requirements | Curriculum vitae or resume, statement of purpose, transcripts, letters of recommendation, and portfolio (depending on program) |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Financial award applicants must submit: | FAFSA |
|---|---|
| Application deadlines for financial awards | April 15 |
| Types of financial support available |
Fellowships Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships Health Care Benefits Scholarship and/or loans Graduate Assistantships |
Student Body
831
Total Graduate Students
8%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
91%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 5.54% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 2.53% |
| White or Caucasian | 50% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.24% |
| Asian | 4.57% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | Not Reported |
| Two or more races | 1.93% |
| Unknown | 5.78% |
Gender
Male (46%)
Female (53%)
Faculty
431
Total faculty
Full-time - 306
Part-time - 125
Male (237)
Female (194)
Location & Contact
Address
415 South Street
Waltham, MA 02454-9110
United States
Waltham, MA 02454-9110
United States
