Overview

International Relations from University of the Punjab rigorously examines broad range of issues, including the formulation and implementation of foreign policy, relations between states and governments, International Political Economy, International Organizations, International Law and Conflict and Post-Conflict Peace-making. Students will choose six courses from a wide range of Politics and International Relations options depending on their major as International Security, International Politics or Area Study. Students may also submit a 10,000 word dissertation, which allows them to explore an approved topic of their own choice in depth, to replace two optional courses to the value of 6 credit hours. There is also a research module that equips students with research skills, training and prepares them for dissertation research.

Careers

In recent years, graduates of IR have entered careers in the civil service, foreign affairs, financial institutions and corporations.The program will equip graduates with transferable skills required for employment in international organizations and media/ journalism across Pakistan and beyond. Additionally, this program opens the door to various other governmental jobs such as the Inter Services Intelligence, the Intelligence Bureau, the Federal Investigation Agency, the National Accountability Bureau and various other sensitive government organizations.Some graduates choose to go on to further training and take postgraduate programs with a view to pursuing an academic career or joining think tanks as research scholars.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Issues of International Relations

International Relations since 1945

Theories of International Relations

Foreign Policy Analysis

International Law

International Political Economy

Research Methodology

Defense and Strategic Studies

Conflict Management and Resolution

International and Regional Organizations

Theory & Practice of Diplomacy

Foreign Policy of Pakistan

Foreign Policy of Neighboring Countries, (China, India,

Afghanistan & Iran)

Strategic Dynamics of Central Asia

Terrorism and Counter Terrorism

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Abbottabad, Pakistan

Disciplines

International Relations View 10 other Masters in International Relations in Pakistan

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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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

BA with International Relations or Political Science as an elective subject OR BA with any one of the following subjects: Social Work, Journalism, Sociology, Gender Studies, Economics, Geography, History, Philosophy

International Relations or Political Science as an elective subject 20 Marks

Other subjects mentioned above 10 Marks

Hafiz-e-Qur'an: 20 Marks

A foreign candidate will apply through his/her Home Country’s Embassy (whose names are recommended by the Ministry of Education, Govt. of Pakistan according to the prescribed procedure).

Foreign students are exempted from the Entry Test & Admission Application Fee.

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Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

70000 PKR / year

≈ 70000 PKR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

70000 PKR / year

≈ 70000 PKR / year

Additional Details

Fee of $500 per semester will be charged from foreign students in addition to usual prescribed fee to be paid by their respective class fellows.

Funding

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