M.A. in International Studies 

at Goa University, Goa - Other

Goa University offers two-year MA programme divided into four semesters. MA is available in various specialisations, namely Economics,  English,  Environmental Science, Hindi, etc. Aspirants who have completed any of the UG degree can apply for MA. Admission to MA programme of Goa University is based on GU-ART conducted by the university. Selected candidates need to pay the programme fee to confirm their seat in the university.

In order to get admission to Goa University, students need to graduate with respective subjects from a recognised university. 

MA is a two-year programme spread across four semesters. Goa University offers MA course across various specialisations through total six schools and faculties. These specialisations are:

• English
• French
• Hindi
• Women's Studies
• International Studies
• Education, Economics
• Political Science, etc. 

Yes, for admission to MA (except Wellness and Counselling) at Goa University, students need to qualify Goa University Admissions Ranking Test (GU-ART) entrance exam. It is a common in-house entrance exam conducted by the university itself for all PG courses. The marks/ percentage obtained by the candidate while graduating would only be used to ascertain the eligibility of candidates for the programme. The purpose of the GU-ART is only to rank the prospective candidates and not for determination of pass/ fail.

Goa University, founded in 1984,   provides higher education in the state of Goa.  It is accredited with 'A+' Grade by NAAC and approved by UGC. Goa University has over 10 schools of study. It offers Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Diploma, Certificate, and PhD courses to students. These courses are offered across Science, Management, Commerce, etc. streams.

In the Goa University, the passing rates are divergent in both the undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Students under the UG have to pass a minimum of 40 percent aggregate mark on a combination of theory and practical. In respect to PG, both internal and end-of the semester assessment needs a minimum of 50 percent. Such criteria are able to support academic standards and fairness of all courses.

The average package offered at Goa University is yet to be released. The following table showcases the median package offered during Goa University placements 2024:

Note: The above data are gathered from the Goa University NIRF report 2025.

There are no placement details available on the official website of Goa University. However, the Goa University has released the NIRF report 2025 on its official website. Check out the table below for course-wise median packages offered during Goa University placements 2024: 

Note: The above data are gathered from the Goa University NIRF report 2025.

Goa University offers good placements annually for course like BSc, BCom, MBA, MCA and MDS, etc. The placement details of the batch 2025 are yet to be released on the official website. Let’s take a look at the key highlights of Goa University placements 2024 from the table below:

Check out the University of Mysore PG placements 2024 basis on the total number of students placed and median package from the table below:

Note: The above data are gathered from the Goa University NIRF report 2025.