Overview

You will receive a solid foundation in international management, research design and analysis combined with an in-depth and interdisciplinary understanding of the complexities of international affairs.

Key Facts

The International Relations programme at Syracuse University is 40 credits over the course of 18 months. Integrated into the 40 credits is a required a career track and internship component. You have the flexibility to complete two semester on campus and two semesters studying off-site in the U.S. or abroad.

In addition to core coursework, international relations master’s students are required to select a career track to provide a focus to their studies.

Development and Humanitarian Assistance
Governance, Diplomacy and International Organizations
International Political Economy: Finance, Trade and Migration
Peace, Security and Conflict
Regional Concentration

Programme Structure

The M.A. in international relations requires 40 credits, plus a global internship.

Core coursework (15 credits) plus an international relations capstone seminar (1 credit) provide foundational knowledge of international affairs, quantitative and qualitative skills, as well as analytic, presentational and writing abilities.

Signature coursework (3 credits) drawn from Maxwell’s social science departments offer a range of perspectives for addressing emerging global challenges.

Career track coursework (12 credits) help students develop subject matter expertise relevant to their career goals.

Elective coursework (9 credits) drawn from across the Maxwell School’s social science graduate departments and the broader graduate course offerings at Syracuse University.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

40 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Syracuse, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Online application

$75 application fee

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Personal Statement

Résumé/CV

Recommendations

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

36270 USD / year

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Out-of-State

36270 USD / year

≈ 36270 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

36270 USD / year

≈ 36270 USD / year

Living costs

Syracuse

United States

935 - 1370 USD / month

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