Overview

The Master of International Affairs at the University of California, San Diego requires 98 units for completion. Our high-performing students explore a variety of career paths at GPS through dynamic case studies assigned by industry-leading scholars, quantitative analyses of real-world challenges and professional internships.

Quick Facts:

Graduates pursue careers in global business, diplomacy, nonprofits, regional development and more. Our alumni network spans more than 80 countries, maintaining GPS connections all over the world.
All students take eight required core courses in economics, management, political science and quantitative methods training during the first year and a capstone course in the second. Students in the program select one career track and one country/regional specialization: China, Korea, Japan, Latin America or Southeast Asia. Language acquisition is a key element within the curriculum.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Policy Making Processes
Microeconomics for Policy and Management
International Economics
International Politics and Security
Globalization, the World System and the Pacific
Finance and Accounting for Policy Makers

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

98 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

San Diego, United States

Disciplines

International Relations International Law International Development View 252 other Masters in International Relations in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Required

GMAT

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants must have earned a four-year bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from an institution of comparable standing to the University of California with a minimum grade-point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

Personal Statement

Resume/Curriculum Vitae

Three Letters of Recommendation

Transcripts

Standardized Test
Demonstrate proficiency in the English language

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Tuition Fee

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International

29118 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 29118 USD per year during 24 months.
National

29118 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 29118 USD per year during 24 months.
In-State

14016 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14016 USD per year during 24 months.

Living costs for San Diego

1400 - 2455 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Funding

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Scholarships Information

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