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In 2018, our international relations master’s degree programs were ranked No. 8 worldwide by Foreign Policy Magazine. ¹
Master of Arts
in International
Relations (MAIR)
Designed for aspiring global professionals who want to build a strong foundational understanding of international affairs theory and practice.
24 months to complete
Scholarships available for qualified applicants
Master of International Service (MIS) for Experienced Professionals
Designed for professionals with seven or more years of experience in international affairs. Students build on their existing knowledge to further skills in their specific area of expertise and advance their leadership potential.
12 months to complete
Scholarships available for qualified applicants
The Learning Experience
All online international affairs master’s programs from the School of International Service feature:
An online class format that facilitates intimate discussion and close collaboration between you, your professors, and your peers
The ability to customize the program through concentrations or electives
In-person immersions on AU’s campus in Washington, DC—a city at the epicenter of international relations, politics, and business
An alumni network of 20,000+ that spans the world and has close connections in DC
*SIS uses a holistic approach to assessing prospective students, looking closely at their international, professional, and volunteer experience. Besides an applicant’s undergraduate GPA, their undergraduate transcripts are assessed for evidence of intellectual curiosity alongside a professional résumé and statement of purpose. An application will be considered in its entirety with or without GRE scores.