Overview

With the Latin American Studies programme of Rutgers University you can take a disciplinary approach, an inter-disciplinary approach, a regional or comparative approach or even a single-country approach to the region. You can study as well as critique imperial practices, constructs of race, political economy, migration, resistance movements, democracy and dictatorship...Interested only in Mexico? Join us. The southern cone? Ditto. The social and political movements of peasants, queer, student, teacher, indigenous, afro-descendant peoples? Here we go.

It is difficult to describe how much can fit under our umbrella. It is yours to explore and probe, and we are here to answer your questions.

Upon completion of the programme in Latin American Studies students will:

demonstrate familiarity with several of the disciplines that comprise the field of Latin American Studies, by proficiently employing different research methodologies and interdisciplinary approaches, including but not limited to anthropological, economic, environmental, geographic, historical, political, sociological, linguistic, literary, visual, cinematic, and/or performance analysis.

demonstrate substantive knowledge of the cultural concepts, historical legacies, and socio-economic processes that inform modern Latin America and its diaspora.

demonstrate an understanding of the hemispheric and global connections between Latin America, the United States, and other regions.

demonstrate an understanding of issues of social justice in Latin America and its diaspora in order to participate as informed citizens in a global society.

demonstrate the research and critical thinking skills necessary to formulate clear and persuasive written and oral arguments.

be able to carry out basic research in Spanish and/or Portuguese and to converse with native speakers.

be prepared to pursue graduate study in Latin American studies or in one of the disciplines represented in the program; and/or

be prepared to pursue professional training and careers in fields such as business, education, journalism and media, international relations, law, non-governmental work, public policy and planning, public health, and social work.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Afro-brazilian History

Latinos and Migration

Topics in Latin American Studies

Themes in Latin American Studies

Latinos and Migration

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New Brunswick, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Online Application - Complete the Rutgers Application or Common App carefully as it can’t be changed after it has been submitted. You should submit only one application.

Extracurricular Activities

Essay - Whether applying with the Common App or Rutgers Application, Rutgers requires that first-year applicants provide a short, original essay.

Application Fee - A $70 non-refundable application fee is required whether applying with the Rutgers Application or Common App.

GED Results - Students with a GED diploma/certificate are required to submit their official results.

Tuition Fees

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35758 USD / year

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35758 USD / year

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14933 USD / year

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Living costs

New Brunswick

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1204 - 2963 USD / month

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Upon completion of the programme in Latin American Studies students will:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Domestic

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