Overview

The American Indian Studies program of the University of Minnesota studies a multidisciplinary field that looks at the histories, cultures, arts, languages, literatures, philosophies, religions, economies, politics, and legal status of indigenous peoples.

Comparative Perspective

American Indian Studies scholars are trained in a wide range of disciplines that reflect the diversity of indigenous peoples. We stress a comparative perspective, which focuses both on the many differences that distinguish tribal nations as sovereign bodies and on the many similarities that unite them in common interests and causes. We give special attention to the sovereignty of American Indian nations as this is expressed in all walks of life, from the preservation and revitalization of Native languages to the protection and retention of Native lands.

Theoretical and Practical Knowledge

American Indian Studies is a discipline where Native voices can challenge the dominant society’s assumptions about the cultures, histories, and legal status of American Indians. It is a field committed to building theoretical and practical knowledge that bears upon the past, present, and future of tribal nations.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

American Indian & Indigenous Peoples

Indigenous Peoples in Global Perspective

American Indians in Minnesota

Indigenous Filmmakers

Dakota Culture and History

American Indian Environmental Issues and Ecological Perspectives

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

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

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed Application for Admission

$55 U.S. nonrefundable application fee

Self-Reported Academic Record: High school (9th-12th grade) courses and grades

English proficiency test scores (Required)

Tuition Fee

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International

37640 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 37640 USD per year during 48 months.
National

36568 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 36568 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

16654 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 16654 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Minneapolis

1130 - 2045 USD /month

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Scholarships Information

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