MS Interdisciplinary Graduate Studies at Iowa State University

Programme overview

Our program is designed for forward-thinking scholars who seek to explore complex problems through a multidisciplinary lens. We offer a unique opportunity for students to integrate knowledge across diverse fields, fostering innovation and creativity in research and scholarship.

Faculty: Graduate College | Study mode: full-time | Intake: The fall deadline is July 15th,the spring deadline is November 15th,and the summer deadline is April 1st. International students need to apply at least 6 months prior to beginning of a term. | Location: Ames, IA, United States

What you will study

Areas of specialization/research: Arts and Humanities (M.A.); Biological and Physical Sciences (M.S.); International Development Studies (M.S.); Social Sciences (M.S.).

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate College requirements: 4 year Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) Academic Records/Transcripts Minimum 3.0 GPA (Program may alter requirement.) Proof of English Proficiency. Programme-specific requirements: Statement of Purpose, (if not sent electronically with application). This statement should discuss the three subject matter areas that you want to pursue and what your emphasis will be. Program Requires GRE: Yes Program Requires GMAT: No

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Entry terms for first-year applicants include Fall 2026, Spring 2027 and Summer 2027. International undergraduate applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and may be submitted up to one year before the intended start date; applying at least six to eight weeks in advance is strongly recommended.

Graduate application fee: $60 for domestic applicants and $100 for international applicants (nonrefundable), a separate fee for each program applied to; some programs postpone fee collection until after review. Deadlines are set by each graduate program.

Apply through the official page: https://apps.admissions.iastate.edu/apply/online/

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