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Major in African Studies University of Pennsylvania, USA

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$ 34,868 (US$ 34,868) a year

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Course summary

The majors in this program have been accepted to study at the nation’s top graduate and professional programs, and find exciting professional opportunities in public service and the private sector. This program focuses on one of two tracts: social science or humanities.

Entry requirement for international students

Applicants should have completed a program of secondary education. They should also take up the SAT Reasoning test and two SAT subject tests, or the ACT with writing. Penn tends to admit students with a TOEFL score of 100 and above in Internet-Based test, 600 and above in Paper-Based test and 260 or above in Computer-Based test. However, if a student scores higher than 650 on the Critical Reading Section of the SAT Reasoning test, then the student is exempted from taking the TOEFL exam.

University of Pennsylvania accepts IELTS*

* Please check with your chosen school for the exact entry requirements for your programme.

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Awarding body

UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA

Department name

College of Arts and Sciences, African Studies Center

Venue / office name

College of Arts and Sciences, African Studies Center

Address

647 Williams Hall
255 S 36th Street
PHILADELPHIA
Pennsylvania
19104

Venue description

The African Studies Center at the University of Pennsylvania brings together researchers and students, along with cultural, business and media entities, to gain knowledge of contemporary and historical Africa. The Center coordinates a wide range of course offerings and events in a variety of disciplines ranging from history, language and culture to health, science and business. The geographic expertise of Penn Africanist faculty and staff spans the continent and extends to the African diaspora. They share a commitment to an interdisciplinary approach to the study of African people, their institutions, and the wider world where they now reside.

Telephone number

+1 215 898 6971

Is accommodation available at this venue?

Yes

Accommodation details

Penn embraces a college house system that comprises eleven residential communities namely W.E.B. Du Bois College House, Fisher Hassenfeld College House, Gregory College House, Harnwell College House, Harrison College House, Hill College House, Kings Court English College House, Riepe College House, Rodin College House, Stouffer College House, Ware College House. Every house provides a common set of features, including faculty masters, house deans, advising, and support for academic and co-curricular activities. Yet each house retains its own distinctive atmosphere, personality, and quirks—and its own coat of arms. The architecture of the houses is wildly disparate. Students could live high above campus in a modern 24-story skyscraper with panoramic views of the city, or in one of the historic parts of the Quad, with slanted ceilings, wood floors, and frisbee-strewn courtyards. Penn offers a variety of dining choices on and around campus, from inexpensive fare to gourmet feasts. Penn Dining Services provides flexible meal plans, including daily entrees, vegetarian selections, and a salad bar in each dining room.

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