Overview
What you will learn
The Communication program offered by University of Missouri - Columbia is designed for those interested in specializing in a specific area of communication research.
Programme Structure
The program focuses on:
- Interpersonal and Family Communication;
- Mediated Communication;
- Organizational Communication;
- Political Communication;
- Health and Crisis Communication;
- Identity and Diversity Communication.
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 115
- TOEFL iBT: 80
- PTE Academic: 59
Other requirements
General requirements
- Minimum GPA: 3.0 preferred
- Admission procedures for students who have completed the MA degree elsewhere and wish to become PhD candidates are identical to the departmental requirements outlined for MA candidates. Only those applicants who show evidence of a clear likelihood of successful doctoral work are admitted.
Tuition Fees
- International (Non-residents): 36,404 AUD / year (≈ 25,924 USD / year)
- Out-of-State: 36,404 AUD / year (≈ 25,924 USD / year)
- Domestic (In-State): 15,500 AUD / year (≈ 11,038 USD / year)
Living costs
Columbia, United States: 1,123–1,826 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

