Overview

The MS International Relations program at CIPS, National University of Sciences and Technology is designed to develop advanced understanding of global affairs, international systems, diplomacy, and conflict dynamics. It combines theoretical foundations of international relations with applied analysis of global security, foreign policy, and geopolitics.Students study how states and international institutions interact, how conflicts arise and are resolved, and how global governance structures operate. The program also emphasizes research methods, critical thinking, and policy analysis, often including a thesis component in the final stage.

It is housed within a research-focused environment that also deals with peace, conflict studies, and strategic issues, making it closely linked to international security and diplomatic studies.

Career paths

Diplomat or foreign service officer
Policy analyst in government ministries
International organization roles (UN, World Bank, etc.)
NGO and humanitarian sector officer
Researcher in think tanks and policy institutes
Security and strategic affairs analyst
Academic or university lecturer (usually after PhD)
Media and foreign affairs journalism

Programme Structure

Courses include:

International Relations Theory
Foreign Policy Analysis
Global Governance
International Security Studies
Conflict Resolution and Peace Studies
Research Methods in Social Sciences

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-19 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

30 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Islamabad, Pakistan

Disciplines

International Relations View 11 other Masters in International Relations in Pakistan

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Academic requirements

GPA

2

GMAT

Required

English requirements

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

Other requirements

General requirements

16 years of education (4-year BS or equivalent) in International Relations, Political Science, Defence & Strategic Studies, Peace & Conflict Studies, History, Pakistan Studies, Development Studies, Public Policy or related social sciences fields
Graduates from related disciplines like Sociology, Psychology, Economics, Law, and even Engineering/Management may be eligible if relevant coursework is accepted
Minimum CGPA: 2.0/4.0 or 55% marks (HEC-recognized degree required)
Entry test required: GAT (General) by NTS or NUST GNET or HEC HAT or GRE (minimum score around 50+)
Selection based on merit (combination of academic record + entry test score)
In most cases, no interview is required, but it may be conducted if needed

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

3050 USD / year

≈ 3050 USD / year

Additional Details

National students: 128,750 PKR (per semester)

Living costs

Islamabad

Pakistan

36883 - 51236 PKR / month

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

Funding

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