Overview

The interdisciplinary training in Gender and Women's Studies from The American University in Cairo prepares students for doctoral programs in social science disciplines, in addition to a variety of professional career paths in social research, international development agencies, and non-governmental organizations.

Careers

The primary goal of IGWS is to prepare students for further academic work. IGWS MA graduates are currently pursuing their PhDs at premier educational institutions worldwide including Brown, University of Texas at Austin, CUNY, University of California at Irvine, University of Western Cape and Utrecht University. The MA also provides opportunities for working on gender-related issues in international organizations and NGOs. Currently, Students are working in regional office of Oxford, UN Women and local NGOs across the region.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Theorizing Gender

Gender and Feminist Research Methodologies

Justice: Histories and Theories

Women and Human Rights

Theorizing the State

Reading Capital

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cairo, Egypt

Disciplines

Gender & Sexuality Studies

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Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

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79

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Other requirements

General requirements

an overall grade of gayyid giddan or a grade point average of 3.0 or above.

Applicants for graduate study must have an accredited Bachelor’s degree with an academic record at a level sufficient to qualify for full or provisional admission.

An online application for graduate studies

Online payment of the application fee

A statement of purpose

An updated resume (CV)

At least two online letters of recommendation from persons familiar with your academic or professional background

Official academic records, of which one must be a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with proof of degree completion.

Satisfactory English language proficiency test results

Graduate students may be asked to demonstrate minimum competency in the use of computers and academic libraries as they relate to graduate study and research

One recent passport size photograph (a clear electronic copy)

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

11025 USD / year

≈ 11025 USD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

8955 USD / year

≈ 8955 USD / year

Living costs

Cairo

Egypt

5312 - 6846 EGP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Cairo

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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