Overview

About Public and International Affairs at University of Pittsburgh

Gain the versatile skills to participate in international affairs—whether that’s at the UN or in war-torn conflict zones.

Professional Skills:

Human security and rights

Intelligence collection and analysis

International relations and diplomacy

International trade and finance

Programme Structure

Courses include:

International Affairs

International Political Economy

Macroeconomics

Microeconomics

Public Policy Analysis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-01-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-08-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Duolingo English Test

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Credits

48 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

International Relations Public Policy Public Relations View 121 other Masters in Public Relations in United States

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

Duolingo English Test

125

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

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

Online Application

Application Fee $50

Résumé

Personal Essay

Optional Essay (Master's Applicants) and Research Proposal/Writing Sample (PhD Applicants)

GRE or GMAT scores (optional for master's applicants)

TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo English Test scores (international applicants only)

Academic Transcripts

Two Letters of recommendation

Tuition Fee

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International

36172 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 36172 USD per year during 12 months.
National

36172 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 36172 USD per year during 12 months.
In-State

30290 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 30290 USD per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Pittsburgh

1148 - 1944 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Public and International Affairs.

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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