Overview

Students in the Global Affairs program at Rice University are required to complete a minimum eight-week extensive field experience in which they intern at one of a variety of internationally-based or internationally-focused governmental and nongovernmental organizations, international commissions, embassies, agencies, or corporations.

Highlights

The internship will provide students valuable real-world application of their degree with the goal of facilitating their employment in these organizations.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

International Macroeconomic Policy

Energy Policy

International Business Environment and Global Economic Governance

Public Finance

Strategic International Relations

US China Conflict and Cooperation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Houston, United States

Disciplines

International Relations International Development View 235 other Masters in International Relations in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Required

English requirements

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General requirements

The normal application fee of $85 is currently waived for all applicants.

Statement of purpose

Professional resume

Three letters of recommendation

Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended

GRE scores are recommended, but not required. Students with superior quantitative skills as evidenced by prior coursework or relevant work experience do not need to submit GRE scores. (Rice GRE code: 6609)

Approved TOEFL or IELTS scores for applicants whose native language is not English and who did not receive a degree from a country in which English is the official language of communication.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

44000 USD / year

≈ 44000 USD / year
Out-of-State

44000 USD / year

≈ 44000 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

44000 USD / year

≈ 44000 USD / year

Living costs

Houston

United States

1067 - 1950 USD / month

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

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Overview

Highlights

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Houston

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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