Overview

This Advanced International Studies programme from Vienna School of International Studies is aimed at university and college graduates of all disciplines and all nationalities who wish to attain profound knowledge of international relations through a multidisciplinary master’s programme.

Career opportunities:

MAIS graduates are equipped with best-in-practice scientific research skills and language competencies that benefit them while commencing their professional careers within international organisations, business and government. Along with commercial and governmental job prospects, graduates are also fully equipped to embark on further research and academic careers.

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Programme Structure

During their first year at the DA, students attend classes in the fields of political science, international relations, economics and international economic relations, contemporary history as well as international and European law. The students' interests, preferences and prior knowledge are taken into account in individual student counselling sessions. The knowledge previously acquired in undergraduate programmes is complemented and supplemented and the necessary basis for the analysis of specific topic areas during the second year is created.
In the second MAIS year students apply the knowledge acquired during the first year in specialised courses and seminars to analyse problems and solve case studies. Methodological and interdisciplinary seminars, presented by experienced professionals from politics and science, prepare students for writing their Master’s thesis.

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-03-01 00:00:00

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Early decision: 15 January

Language

English

IELTS

7

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TOEFL^® IBT

106

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Vienna, Austria

Disciplines

Economics International Relations International Law View 8 other Masters in International Law in Austria

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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

IELTS

7

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106

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General requirements

The MAIS Admissions Commission reviews all applications and may, in some cases, invite candidates for an interview. Only applications completed in full are taken into consideration.
Curriculum vitae
Motivation letter (DLG, MAIS and ETIA) or Research Prospectus (PhD)
The prospectus represents the starting point for the development of the final research proposal. It would be advisable to include a legal component in the research project since the main cooperation partner is the International Legal Studies PhD programme of the University of Vienna.
Passport (personal details page) or National ID Card
Academic degree(s) and Transcript(s)

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Tuition Fee

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International

15500 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 15500 EUR per year during 24 months.
EU/EEA

15500 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 15500 EUR per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Vienna

861 - 1331 EUR /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Key information

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Credits

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fee

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Living costs for Vienna

Funding

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