Overview

The MIA emphasizes multi- and interdisciplinary courses that put equal weight on topics in business administration, economics, law, and political sciences and make use of innovative teaching formats. Specifically, the curriculum is structured along three pillars – thematic, methodological and professional - for an optimal balance between fundamental knowledge, empirical applications, and a professional education.

Careers

The International Affairs and Governance (MIA) programme at the University of St. Gallen (HSG) prepares you for an attractive professional career. Statistics show that more than half of our graduates go on to work in the private sector, in banking and financial institutions, for insurance companies, consultancies and other multinational corporations.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

International Politics and Market Economy

International Law and Business Strategy

Data Analytics and Causal Inference

Strategies of Social Science Inquiry

Cases in International Affairs

Consultancy Projects

Multilevel Energy and Climate Governance

Politics in Financial Regulation

Foreign Policy Strategies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2023-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-04-30 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

90 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

International Relations Public Policy Political Science View 17 other Masters in Political Science in Switzerland

Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

GMAT

Required

English requirements

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

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

If you have one of the following degrees, then you can apply directly for the Master's program:

University Bachelor's degree in a similar subject
A degree is considered to be similar if at least 30 ECTS credit points have been awarded in law subjects.
Consecutive university Master's degree
Bachelor's and Master's Degree programs must have been completed in the same discipline (consecutively) and amount to at least 270 ECTS credit points together. You must provide evidence that you have taken 30 ECTS credit points in law subjects over the entire course.

The following criteria will be assessed in the selection process:

average grade
study qualification test (optional)
university and curriculum of the degree program
extracurricular activities an
written and an oral examination before being admitted
intercultural mobility
letter of motivation

Tuition Fee

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International

6824 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 3412 EUR per semester during 18 months.
National

2930 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1465 EUR per semester during 18 months.

Tuition Fee

CHF 1429 - National
CHF 3329 - International

Living costs for St. Gallen

1540 - 2130 CHF /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for International Affairs and Governance (MIA).

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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