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MPS Persian at University of Maryland, College Park

University of Maryland, College Park, United States

Programme overview

Launched in Fall 2026, the Master of Professional Studies (M.P.S.) in Persian is an immersive one-year, 30-credit graduate degree that builds advanced Persian language skills along with cultural and regional knowledge of the Persian-speaking world. Graduates will be prepared for careers in industries including government service, education and the private sector.

Faculty: Arts and Humanities  |  Duration: 30 credits  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Fall  |  Location: College Park, MD, United States

What you will study

Required courses include Modern Persian Literature, Special Topics in Persian Studies, Persian Sociolinguistics. The degree requires 30 credits in total.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate admission requirements: Statement of Purpose Transcript(s) TOEFL/IELTS/PTE ( international graduate students ) | Programme-specific: Letters of Recommendation (2); 1 more letter optional CV/Resume Supplementary Application In addition to the general requirements for admission established by the Graduate School (see "General Information" section in this catalog), applicants must demonstrate a proficiency in translating the ancient language(s) at the advanced undergraduate level.

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.

Each graduate program sets its own admission requirements and deadlines.

Graduate applications are submitted online through the TerpEngage Graduate Admissions System; the application fee is $90 per program applied to (non-refundable). Deadlines are set by each program.

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