Overview

Degree programs in Latin American Studies (LAS) at The University of New Mexico have been granted to undergraduate and graduate students since as early as 1941, with one of the university's first doctoral degrees being granted in Latin American Studies.

Key Features

Since 1979 the LAS program has been administered by the Latin American and Iberian Institute (LAII) in partnership with the College of Arts and Sciences, which confers LAS degrees.

The LAS program draws on UNM's cross-campus longstanding excellence in research, scholarship and teaching on Latin America, and is dedicated to advancing knowledge in, and service to, the field.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Besides the interdisciplinary degrees offered by the Latin American Studies program, students at UNM may pursue disciplinary graduate degrees with a specialization on Latin America.

Disciplines with substantial course offerings and faculty expertise in Latin America include Anthropology, Art History, Economics, History, Political Science, and Spanish and Portuguese.

Prospective students interested in a disciplinary degree with a Latin American specialization should contact the appropriate department.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-01-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Albuquerque, United States

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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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General requirements

Transcripts from each institution attended by the applicant.

A letter of intent.

A writing sample of approximately 15-25 pages in length. The sample may be a previously submitted term paper or an original essay, but should represent recent work. This requirement provides the applicant with the opportunity to demonstrate research and analytical abilities, as well as capacity to work across disciplines. It may be written in English, Spanish or Portuguese.

Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores. Applicants should use the GRE area studies code (2201) listed under departmental codes. If you receive an error message when entering 2201, type in "Area Studies."

Three letters of recommendation from academic references that address the applicant's past academic performance including analytical abilities, language proficiency, and potential for success in graduate studies.

Current Curriculum Vitae/Résumé.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

29146 USD / year

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Out-of-State

29146 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

10084 USD / year

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Living costs

Albuquerque

United States

870 - 1360 USD / month

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