About

The Master of International Affairs (MIA) is a two-year, full-time programme taught entirely in English that equips students with tools of international policy-making to tackle global challenges and devise sound policy proposals in a global multi-level system. Understanding how to navigate this complex landscape of diverse actors and disciplines is at the core of the programme. MIA prepares students for positions requiring a profound understanding of todayâ€™s global policy challenges in government, diplomacy and international organisations, business and civil society. Specialise in one area of international affairs Students attend courses in global politics, international law and security policy. In a practice course on international negotiation, students gain highly applicable skills in conflict management, EU problem-solving or international diplomacy. In their second semester, students choose one area of concentration: International security â€“ Tackle today's global security problems in national governments, international organisations, NGOs, think tanks and academia as well as the private sector. European governance â€“ Gain a solid foundation in the EU's internal workings and explore the interaction between EU and national law, politics and policy. Human rights and global governance â€“ Focus on human rights and international law, and understand the complex challenges posed by multinational policy-making. Additionally, students take courses from a wide portfolio of electives to deepen their expertise in a field of international affairs. These courses give students the knowledge, concepts and tools they need to write the Masterâ€™s thesis on a concrete problem in international policy.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have completed an undergraduate degree (BA or its international equivalent) and must be fluent in English. See our website for detailed admissions requirements. All applications are assessed based onÂ the following criteria: Personal suitability: CV, professional experience, entrepreneurship, international experience, civic engagement; weight: 40% Academic excellence: Strength of academic background, academic performance - grades/transcripts, general academic qualification, linguistic qualification; weight: 40% Motivation: Convincing motivation to study international affairs, motivation to study at the Hertie School, overall coherence; weight: 20%

Fee Information

How to Apply

All applications need to be submitted via the Hertie School's online application portal: https://application.hertie-school.org

Master of International Affairs (MA)