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Master of International Relations
- Washington, United States
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
One-year Masters examining global politics beyond a Eurocentric view, With theory and research training.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: no
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (0 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Critically evaluate concepts and methods in International Relations to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in diplomacy
- Foreign policy and security. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.
Career outcomes
- Programme management
- Procurement
- Social work
- Research officer
- Civil servant
Curriculum
- One-year full-time course. Core: international relations theory
- Diplomacy
- Foreign policy and security
- Social research methods and a dissertation. Options include environmental citizenship
- Global governance and international institutions
- Negotiating in international contexts and gender and security.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Bachelor degree (or equivalent) from a recognised institution
- Assessed by each school; Credential evaluation or certified translations for non-US transcripts; GRE/GMAT only where the programme requires
Accepted academic background
Bachelor degree (or equivalent) from a recognised institution, Assessed by each school; Credential evaluation or certified translations for non-US transcripts; GRE/GMAT only where the programme requires
Language tests
- TOEFL iBT 100
- IELTS 7.0
- Duolingo 130
- PTE Academic 68-70
Documents you’ll need
- Academic transcripts
- Identification document
- Application form
- Language proficiency evidence where applicable
How to apply
- Review the postgraduate admission requirements. Prepare previous degree certificates and academic transcripts. Submit the graduate application with any program-specific supporting materials. Provide language proficiency evidence if applicable. Await the admissions decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $66,995 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $70 USD |
| Deposit | $0 USD |
Program details
| Campus | SAIS Washington, DC |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Nitze School of Advanced International Studies |
| Department | International Relations |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 64 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0 year |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
3 May 2027
171 days left
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The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 3 May 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $66,995 USD per year. The application fee is $70 USD. The deposit is $0 USD. The estimated living cost is $22,940 USD.
Accepted language tests: TOEFL iBT 100, IELTS 7.0, Duolingo 130, PTE Academic 68-70.
13602 scholarships are connected to this program.

