Overview

The International Studies, MA course from Symbiosis International University encourages students to relate theoretical concepts to specific, relevant world issues and challenges in international affairs today. The holistic nature of courses offered under the M.A. (International Studies) programme provides students with the lens to critically examine, analyze and understand contemporary issues based on a multi-disciplinary approach. The specialization offered under the course on Area Studies fosters scholarship of the region informed by a deeper understanding of an interconnected and interdependent world.

The choice of regions offered includes - Europe/North America and Asia. The students are also offered a choice of foreign language as part of Area Studies course (Arabic/ French/ Spanish/ Chinese). Our faculty members are a good blend of prominent academicians, active researchers and practitioners, attesting to the belief that the best pedagogy comes from a mix of theory and praxis. Apart from the teaching vertical, we also run the flagship annual International Relations Conference (IRC) and an online research portal - Indian Review of Global Affairs (IRGA).

Career opportunities:

Political risk/ Intelligence analyst
Foreign Affairs analyst
Think tank researcher
International aid/ development professional
International civil servant
Diplomat
Media Correspondent/Analyst
Academic

Programme Structure

Courses include:

International Security
Diplomacy and International Governance
Area Studies - Asia
International Negotiations andConflict Resolution
Global Common Goods
Human Rights and Peace Studies
Geopolitics and Risk Analysis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-30 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

Credits

80 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Pune, India

Disciplines

International Relations View 13 other Masters in International Relations in India

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

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

Other requirements

General requirements

Candidate should be a Graduate from any statutory university with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC and ST) at the graduation level.

Additional note:

Candidates appearing for final year examination can also apply, but their admission will be subject to obtaining a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC and ST) in the qualifying examination
A candidate who has completed qualifying qualification from any Foreign Board/ University must obtain an equivalence certificate from Association of Indian Universities (AIU).

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Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

1950 USD / year

≈ 1950 USD / year

Additional Details

Fees for NRI, OCI, PIO - 6400 USD per annum

Funding

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