Overview

The Master of Arts in International Affairs is an interdisciplinary graduate program dedicated to preparing tomorrow’s global citizens.

Spanning several social sciences and humanities, our courses are taught by leading scholars who research democratization, gender, globalization, ethnic conflict and cooperation, human rights and international law, international relations, social activism, and social justice—among other topics. The program is designed to respond to the increasing demand, evident in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors for professionals equipped with the substantive, analytic, and methodological skills needed to address a wide array of issues facing societies and organizations across the globe.

Program benefits

Choose from global and regional electives and specialize your learning in one of two tracks—Globalization, Development, and Social Justice or International Public Policy.
Students have access to 16 of the top research libraries.
Graduates leave prepared to work in government offices and agencies, human rights organizations, and other nongovernmental organizations.

This program is visa-eligible at Northeastern University campuses in the United States and Canada.

Disclaimer: Visa eligibility may vary by location and individual circumstances. Applicants are responsible for verifying the most up-to-date visa regulations with the relevant visa or immigration agency before applying.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Global Governance
International Environmental Policy
Globalization, Development, and Social Justice
International Finance
Statistical Analysis
Qualitative Methods
Economic Analysis for Policy and Planning
Institutional Leadership and the Public Manager
Techniques of Program Evaluation
Nonprofit Organizations and Social Change

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

37-38 with optional co-op

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Boston, United States

Disciplines

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

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Academic requirements

GPA

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General requirements

Application
Application fee
Personal statement
Resumé
Three letters of recommendation
Unofficial transcripts from all institutions attended
The Foreign Credential Evaluation (FCE) is a required assessment of all transcripts and documents from non-U.S. accredited post-secondary education institutions. (Review the FCE requirements by country.)
English proficiency for international applicants
Standardized test scores such as the GRE are not required for master's degree applicants to the School of Public Policy and Urban Affairs. However, such test scores may be helpful for applicants with little or no experience beyond undergraduate school.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

52056 USD / year

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52056 USD / year

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52056 USD / year

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Additional Details

$52,056 - $54,948

Living costs

Boston

United States

1560 - 3239 USD / month

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