Master in Athletic Training

Tuition fees are 26,332 USD per year, while applications for the Aug 2027 intake are open until May 1, 2027.

The Master in Athletic Training is a degree for students who want to help athletes perform better and recover from injuries. It's a Master's degree that takes a few years to complete and is taught in English. You'll get to study at Illinois State University in the United States.

This program will teach you about athletic training, sports medicine, and how to prevent injuries. You'll get hands-on experience with athletes and develop skills like evaluating injuries, creating treatment plans, and working with teams. You'll learn from experienced trainers and professors.

After graduating, you can work as an Athletic Trainer, Sports Medicine Specialist, Fitness Coach, or Physical Therapist. You can work with schools, teams, or sports organizations. Your skills will help athletes perform better and stay healthy.

Illinois State University (ISU), founded in 1857 and located in Normal, is a comprehensive public university with a long tradition of teacher education and broad academic offerings across 252 programs. Serving roughly 20,878 students, including an international cohort of about 1,000, ISU combines strong undergraduate teaching with expanded graduate and professional programs in education, business, health sciences, arts and applied disciplines.

ISU emphasizes career-ready learning, small class sizes and strong faculty mentorship. Programs integrate experiential learning through internships, community partnerships and applied research, helping students build professional portfolios and practical experience. The university’s commitment to student success is reflected in advising services, career centers and active employer engagement that support transitions into regional and national job markets.

Campus life in Normal offers a welcoming college-town atmosphere with cultural events, clubs and practical support for international students, from orientation to career counseling. ISU’s location in central Illinois combines affordable living with access to metropolitan centers for internships and networking. For international applicants seeking a supportive, student-centered campus with a balance of academic breadth and applied opportunities, Illinois State provides a stable, professionally oriented environment to develop skills and begin a global career.