📖Introduction

Abilene Christian University (ACU) is a renowned private Christian university located in Abilene, Texas. Established in 1906, ACU offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate programs across various disciplines, including arts and sciences, business, education, and theology. With a strong commitment to Christian values, ACU integrates faith and learning, fostering spiritual growth and ethical development in its students. The university is known for its dedicated faculty, state-of-the-art facilities, and a vibrant campus community. ACU emphasizes academic excellence, critical thinking, and hands-on experiences, preparing students to lead successful careers while making a positive impact in their communities. With a focus on servant leadership and global engagement, Abilene Christian University nurtures graduates who are prepared to be ethical leaders and agents of change in the world.

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📚About the Program

The study of history seeks to understand the present state of the world through the currents of the past and the global complexities of the present. Under the mentorship of dedicated Christian faculty, you’ll develop critical thinking, research and writing skills as you gain deeper insight into the world in which we live. Show less
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📖Program Curriculum

History
HIST 117 - Civilization I
HIST 118 - Civilization II
HIST 131 - World History: Cultures and Connections since 1400
HIST 201 - Intro to Public History: Interpreting American Pasts
HIST 221 - American History I
HIST 222 - American History II
HIST 250 - Introduction to Gender and Multicultural Studies in the US
HIST 270 - Introduction to Latin American Studies
HIST 280 - Texas History
HIST 301 - Public History Internship
HIST 310 - Topics in Public History
HIST 330 - African American History from Emancipation to Civil Rights
HIST 332 - The Early Modern Atlantic World
HIST 334 - Historical Perspectives on Gender and Sexualities
HIST 353 - Historical Methods
HIST 402 - Nation-Building, US Antebellum Era
HIST 404 - The Gilded Age/Progressive Era in the United States
HIST 405 - Coming of Age: The United States in the Twentieth Century
HIST 408 - Mesopotamia: Cradle of Civilization
HIST 409 - Homer’s Children: The World of Ancient Greece
HIST 410 - The Ancient Roman World
HIST 413 - The Medieval Era
HIST 414 - Islam and the West
HIST 418 - Britain and Empire, 1689-present
HIST 419 - Revolution and Empire: Europe in the Long Nineteenth Century
HIST 436 - Africa in Global Context
HIST 451 - American Diplomacy
HIST 452 - Historical Documentary Production
HIST 454 - Public History Field School
HIST 455 - Social and Ethnic History in U.S.
HIST 458 - World War II: A Military and Social History
HIST 459 - Historiography Seminar
HIST 472 - Early Modern Europe: The Renaissance and Reformation Eras
HIST 474 - Europe in Crisis: Dictatorship and Division since 1914
HIST 477 - Third Reich
HIST 478 - Encounters: Latin America to 1830
HIST 479 - Revolutions: Latin America, 1810 to Present
HIST 483 - Legacies of Conquest: Empire and the Growth of the American West
HIST 484 - A Clash of Cultures: The Civil War in Nineteenth Century America
HIST 485 - Russia
HIST 486 - War and Society
HIST 490 - The Cosmic Race: A History of Mexico
HIST 491 - China, India, and the West since the 14th Century: Mongols, Poppies, & Satyagraha
HIST 496 - History for Teachers
HIST 552 - Historical Documentary Production
HIST 554 - Public History Field School
HIST 555 - Social and Ethnic History in U.S.
HIST 572 - Early Modern Europe: The Renaissance and Reformation Eras
HIST 574 - Europe in Crisis: Dictatorship and Division since 1914
HIST 577 - Third Reich
HIST 578 - Encounters: Latin America to 1830
HIST 579 - Latin American Modern Era
HIST 580 - Texas History
HIST 583 - Legacies of Conquest: Empire and the Growth of the American West
HIST 584 - A Clash of Cultures: The Civil War in Nineteenth Century America
HIST 585 - Russia
HIST 681 - Problems in American History
HIST 699 - Master’s Thesis

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🏫About Abilene Christian University

Abilene Christian University (ACU) is a prestigious private Christian institution of higher education located in Abilene, Texas. With a rich history dating back to 1906, ACU is dedicated to providing a transformative educational experience grounded in Christian principles. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs across various disciplines, including arts and sciences, business, education, health sciences, and theology. ACU's faculty are committed to academic excellence, mentorship, and the holistic development of students. The university's values-driven approach combines rigorous academics, spiritual formation, and experiential learning opportunities to prepare graduates for successful careers and lives of service. ACU's vibrant campus community, state-of-the-art facilities, and commitment to innovation create an environment where students can thrive academically, personally, and spiritually. With a focus on Christian leadership and global engagement, Abilene Christian University equips students to make a positive impact in their professions and communities, guided by faith and values.

🏠 Accommodation

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:

  • Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
  • Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it
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💰 Fees

Application Fee:

381 RMB

Tuition fee:

42,380 USD per year

169,520 USD in total

Insurance is 1,512 USD.

Entry Requirements

You are not eligible to apply to this program because:

The minimum age is 18.

English fluency is required.
You need to be either:
- A native English speaker
- Studied a degree in English before
- Can demonstrate a high level of English
- Having an English certificate such as IELTS level 6 or TOEFL 95 and above is an advantage.

Minimum education level: High School.

The program is competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average A, 70%, or a high GPA.

All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.

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📬 Admissions Process

3 Steps to Apply to a University

Application step 1

Application step 2

Application step 3

Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.

Required Documents:

  • Passport
  • Graduation certificate
  • Passport size photo
  • Official transcript
  • Personal statement
  • English certificate (You can take the English test online)
  • Guarantor letter

Preparing documents:

You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here

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Application process:

Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.

The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.

Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification

After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.

The university may contact you directly for further questions.

We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.

After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.

Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.

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