Overview

The graduates work at the community, national and international levels, contributing to the development of new ideas and strategies to provide peace and social justice to citizens across the globe.

In a complex world, where challenges to peace are multiplying, there is a crucial need for analytical thinkers able to address transnational issues in a creative and constructive fashion. AUP’s MA in International Affairs offers students rigorous interdisciplinary studies in international relations, international law, global ethics, global political economy, conflict resolution, civil society development, and human rights. Through these courses and our innovative modules and practicums, students interact with leading scholars and practitioners from around the world in a dynamic learning environment.

Careers

Graduates from the International Affairs programme from The American University of Paris go on to meaningful careers in diverse fields. The interdisciplinary and rigorous nature of the programme produces professionals and scholars equipped to engage with and lead in a rapidly evolving global landscape.

Programme Structure

Learning Objectives:

Build an in-depth understanding of a cosmopolitan canon of academic and expert publications in international affairs, international law, public policy, transnational affairs, conflict resolution and civil society development.

Develop clear analytical thinking as demonstrated by contributions to in-class discussions and argumentation as developed in written work including in the exploration of causality in your Master's thesis.

Demonstrate initiative in selecting a range of rigorous academic sources for oral and written work and in the pursuit of original research for your Masters thesis.

Gain a mastery of qualitative methodology (especially case study methods) and a basic understanding of statistical method.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-31 00:00:00

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Late or International Regular Admission after 1 April (based on available spaces)

Language

English

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101

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IELTS

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Credits

38 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Paris, France

Disciplines

International Relations International Law International Business View 97 other Masters in International Business in France

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Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

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130

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101

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7

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General requirements

Online application form

Personal statement

C.V. or resumé

Two letters of recommendation

Official transcripts

English Language Test

Standardized Test: GRE Required.

Thesis Proposal: Please outline (500-word maximum) a proposed research topic including at least five peer-reviewed sources that inform your choice, as well as a suggested framework for your field research. A clear analytical argument supporting your working hypothesis is required.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

29184 EUR / year

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EU/EEA Nationals

29184 EUR / year

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Living costs

Paris

France

1195 - 1778 EUR / month

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Funding

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