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PhD of International Affairs
- Washington, United States
- 3 years
- English
- On campus
- PhD
About the program
A master's for leaders in activism, Policy and academia analysing cross-border issues.
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
- Develop advanced knowledge of International Affairs and apply discipline-appropriate methods
- Assess relevant evidence
- And communicate informed conclusions.
Career outcomes
- Activist
- Policy and academic leadership
Curriculum
- Core methods include international environmental policy
- Global governance and social science methods such as computational statistics
- Qualitative methods and network analysis. Students add concentration and elective courses
- For 36 semester hours (37-38 with optional co-op).
Entry requirements
Academic
- Master's degree (or bachelor degree for some DNP tracks) in a relevant field plus professional experience as the programme requires; Each school sets its own prerequisites
Accepted academic background
Master's degree (or bachelor degree for some DNP tracks) in a relevant field plus professional experience as the programme requires; Each school sets its own prerequisites
Language tests
- TOEFL iBT 100
- IELTS 7.0
- Duolingo 130
Documents you’ll need
- Academic transcripts
- Identification document
- Application form
- Language proficiency evidence where applicable
How to apply
- Review the program admission requirements. Prepare academic transcripts and identification documents. Submit the application through the institution’s admissions process. 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 Affairs |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| 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
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 3 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.