Overview

International Affairs from Loyola University Chicago allows you to focus on specific areas of expertise and tailor the degree to your interests and goals.

Quick Facts:

Loyola University's longstanding commitment to interdisciplinary education and Chicago's reputation as one of the top ten global cities in the world combine to offer a unique urban setting for the advanced study of international affairs.
The master's degree in international affairs can be focused across a variety of career goals and interests. You can choose courses across much of the university's rich curricula to develop your expertise in specific areas of policy work.
The Department of Political Science specializes in various aspects of politics, including the institutions of American government, constitutional law, political systems in Africa, Asia, Europe and Latin America, foreign policy and international relations, and political theory, past and present. Find stories showcasing current students and graduates from the International Affairs MA program and learn more about why Loyola is right for you.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Democratic Political Systems

Authoritarian Political Systems

U.S. Foreign Policy

Comparative Foreign Policy Analysis

International Organization

International Political Economy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-05-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Chicago, United States

Disciplines

History International Relations Political Science View 235 other Masters in International Relations in United States

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Online application (free)

Undergraduate academic record (applicant must provide all college transcripts)

Two letters of recommendation

A statement of purpose, not to exceed two double-spaced pages, describing academic interests and professional goals

Graduate Record Examination scores preferred but not required (may be requested by admissions committee as needed)

Language Test Requirement

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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

24300 USD / year

≈ 24300 USD / year
Out-of-State

24300 USD / year

≈ 24300 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

24300 USD / year

≈ 24300 USD / year

Living costs

Chicago

United States

1297 - 2491 USD / month

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