Graduate Programs
Graduate Programs
Master of Arts (40 credits)
Master of Arts (40 credits)
Full-time students can complete an M.A. in 2 years; part-time students have up to 5 years to complete the program.
Full-time students can complete an M.A. in 2 years; part-time students have up to 5 years to complete the program.
Asian Studies European & Eurasian Studies Latin American & Hemispheric Studies Middle East Studies
Global Communication International Affairs International Development Studies International Science & Technology Policy International Trade & Investment Policy Security Policy Studies
Asian Studies European & Eurasian Studies Latin American & Hemispheric Studies Middle East Studies
Global Communication International Affairs International Development Studies International Science & Technology Policy International Trade & Investment Policy Security Policy Studies
Special Master’s Programs Master of International Policy & Practice (M.I.P.P.)
Special Master’s Programs Master of International Policy & Practice (M.I.P.P.)
a degree program for mid-career professionals. (27 credits)
a degree program for mid-career professionals. (27 credits)
Master of International Studies (M.I.S.)
Master of International Studies (M.I.S.)
enables students enrolled at one of our overseas partner schools to earn a second master's degree from the Elliott School. (19 credits)
enables students enrolled at one of our overseas partner schools to earn a second master's degree from the Elliott School. (19 credits)
Graduate Certificates (15 credits)
Graduate Certificates (15 credits)
Full-time students can complete a graduate certificate in 1 year.
Full-time students can complete a graduate certificate in 1 year.
Global Gender Policy International Science & Technology Policy Nuclear Policy
Global Gender Policy International Science & Technology Policy Nuclear Policy
Application Deadlines Fall Semesters (All Elliott School programs offer fall admission)
January 7—Applications must be received by this date to be considered for admissions and fellowships February 1—Priority admission deadline
Application Deadlines Fall Semesters (All Elliott School programs offer fall admission)
January 7—Applications must be received by this date to be considered for admissions and fellowships February 1—Priority admission deadline
Spring Semesters
Spring Semesters
October 1 Only the M.A.’s in Security Policy Studies, International Science & Technology Policy, Master of International Policy & Practice, Master of International Studies, and Graduate Certificates allow for spring admission.
October 1 Only the M.A.’s in Security Policy Studies, International Science & Technology Policy, Master of International Policy & Practice, Master of International Studies, and Graduate Certificates allow for spring admission.
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