Migration Studies, MA

Help global citizens facing harsh realities of migration

With more than 281 million people living outside their home countries, international migration is one of the most critical issues facing the global community in the 21st century. Come learn to better the lives of migrants and refugees throughout the world.

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Earn a Master’s Degree in Making a Difference

Come study global migration in a global city.

Find the World in San Francisco

Study with classmates from everywhere, on the campus ranked No. 1 in the nation for diversity by U.S. News & World Report, among a thriving community of migrant-led organizations, cultural centers, and agencies.

Program Overview

Learn by Doing

Learn about border issues in our annual trip to the US–Mexico border. Land an internship, fellowship, or volunteer opportunity locally or abroad.

Migration Initiatives

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Land a Job That You Love

Graduates enter legal careers in immigration or labor law, advance their careers in NGOs, nonprofits, and government agencies, and develop specialized pathways as grant analysts, policy advisors, and more.

Careers

Study With Top Migration Experts

Come learn from experts involved in organizations in the Bay Area and throughout the world. Work with local and national governments, nongovernmental organizations, and grassroots organizations.

Faculty

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You are Welcome at USF

Dive into past and present voices, experiences, and backgrounds that have shaped our program. We look forward to welcoming you to our vibrant, inclusive community across the globe.

Meet our Cohorts

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Why Study Migration Studies?

Our graduates enter careers at governmental agencies, policy think tanks, education, consulting firms, community-based nonprofits, advocacy, public interest, philanthropic organizations, and the private sector. Here are some of the benefits of pursuing a degree in migration studies.

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Migration Studies Alumni in Action

Lisa Anderson MA ’19 has always been passionate about understanding the migrant experience and borderland issues.

To her, that meant immersing herself on location at the US/Mexico border and in conversation with people, engaging with how they think and responding to their circumstances.

Read about Lisa's immersion experience in Ambos Nogales.

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