PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY · UNITED STATES
Master of International Affairs (M.I.A.)
Master's · Taught in en
At a glance
24 mo
Duration
6.5
IELTS
—
Tuition / yr
en
Language
Master's
Level
- Interdisciplinary curriculumCurriculum Type
- Hands-on instructionLearning Style
- Professional development focusProgram Emphasis
- Small classroom settingClass Environment
- Learn from distinguished facultyFaculty
The Master of International Affairs (M.I.A.) program at Penn State's School of International Affairs (SIA) is an interdisciplinary degree designed to provide students with hands-on instruction and professional development opportunities. The program allows you to tailor your master's degree to your specific academic and career aspirations. You will learn from distinguished faculty within a research-intensive university environment and benefit from a small classroom setting.
Curriculum
The M.I.A. program allows you to build a degree that fits your academic and career goals.
- Year 1
- Year 2
Entry requirements
Bachelor's DegreeA four-year baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution with conditions substantially equivalent to those required by Penn State.
TOEFL iBT80
IELTS Academic6.5 overall band
GRE scores are optional and will not negatively impact your application. Applicants educated in Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Singapore, South Africa, and Uganda may be exempt from English proficiency requirements. Please check the Graduate School website for a full list of exempt countries. Non-English transcripts require an official translation.
Fees
Tuition (international)Tuition and fees vary. Please refer to the university's financial information pages for current details.
Tuition (home)Tuition and fees vary. Please refer to the university's financial information pages for current details.
LivingEstimated living costs are available on the university's financial information pages.
How to apply
1. Complete the Online ApplicationAccess and fill out the Graduate School's online application form.
2. Submit Supporting DocumentsUpload all necessary documents, including transcripts, resume/CV, and statement of purpose.
3. Request Letters of RecommendationProvide contact information for two recommenders who can speak to your academic or professional qualifications.
4. Pay Application FeeComplete the application fee payment. Fee waiver requests may be submitted via the provided form.
5. Submit Official TranscriptsAfter admission, you will receive instructions on how to submit official transcripts and degree certificates.
6. Send Test Scores (if applicable)If submitting GRE scores, have them sent directly from the testing service using school code 2660. If required, send TOEFL or IELTS scores directly from the testing agency.
Scholarships
Merit-Based ScholarshipsVaries
Accreditation
Penn State is a world-renowned research institution.