Overview

Our curriculum focuses on development and the environment, political and economic aspects of globalization, human rights, peace and conflict resolution, and international law and organizations.

Our students graduate with the skills needed for a variety of careers, including international and governmental affairs, advocacy work, policy and project development, foreign service, international non-governmental organizations, international development, and further graduate study.

Career Prospects

Upon completion of the International Studies degree from University of San Francisco, students will be able to:

Understand the major structural, cultural, and relational shifts that have emerged in response to globalization from a variety of disciplinary perspectives, with a special emphasis on non-state actors
Identify key organizations, institutions, and global and regional norms and how they interact with sub-state forces to shape policy, advocacy, and social movements
Develop an understanding of the diverse aspects of global civil society and the political, economic, legal, environmental, social and cultural forces that are shaping contemporary global issues through the local-global connection
Demonstrate an ability to critically engage categories of cultural difference and diversity and evaluate their influence on contemporary phenomenon
Utilize mixed research methodologies, an interdisciplinary perspective, and community engagement skills to analyze key issues in international studies

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Global Critical Social Theory

Graduate Writing Seminar

IS Master’s Res Proj or Thesis

MAIS Capstone Course

Advocacy Skills

Global Media/Journalism Skills

Building Peace in Colombia

Urban Development

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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100

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

San Francisco, United States

Disciplines

International Relations View 235 other Masters in International Relations in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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115

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants who hold a Bachelor's degree in any field from an accredited institution. Fluency or successful completion of a second-semester, university-level, non-English language course is recommended but not required for admission to the program.
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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

27120 USD / year

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Out-of-State

27120 USD / year

≈ 27120 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

27120 USD / year

≈ 27120 USD / year

Living costs

San Francisco

United States

2206 - 4119 USD / month

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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Overview

Career Prospects

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

San Francisco

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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