Master International Affairs at Hertie School in Berlin

The Hertie School’s Master of International Affairs (MIA) equips outstanding students and young professionals with the tools of international policymaking in order to take on global challenges and devise sound policy proposals in a multilevel system. MIA graduates are well prepared for positions requiring a profound understanding of today’s global policy challenges in government, diplomacy and international organisations, as well as in the private and civil society sectors.
 

Policymakers and experts today are confronted with a wide array of global challenges. These range from a crisis-prone global economy and its repercussions, to security challenges such as new regional instabilities, nuclear proliferation, cyber warfare and conflicts over limited resources. To meet such challenges successfully in a rapidly transforming context, knowing how to navigate the complex landscape of diverse actors and disciplines is crucial.
 

At the end of their first semester, MIA students specialise in one of three areas of concentration:
 

• International security
• European governance
• Human rights and global governance

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Master International Affairs at Hertie School: 

The Master of International Affairs is delivered in seven modules: 
 

I. Politics and Law: Foundations of International Affairs
II. Data and Economics: Foundations of International Policymaking
III. Concentration Core (international security, European governance, or human rights and global governance)
IV. Professional Development
V. Concentration Electives
VI. Portfolio Electives
VII. Master's Thesis
 

Within these modules, students specialise in international security, European governance or human rights and global governance.
 

In addition to taking two professional development workshops to hone skills useful for the workplace, all students complete an internship in between their first and second year of study. Find out more about the MIA curriculum: https://www.hertie-school.org/en/mia/curriculum

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Master International Affairs at Hertie School: Career

At the Hertie School, we know that career planning is a lifelong matter. Our dedicated career team is here for you –both during your time at the Hertie School and after you graduate. To help you meet future employers, the Career Development team has established relationships with a range of institutions such as ministries, international companies and NGOs. Schedule a one-on-one career counselling session or take part in group workshops, alumni panels and other exclusive events. Furthermore, with our global alumni network offers you will join an international community of successful policy professionals in leading organisations in many countries.
 

All MIA students must complete a mandatory internship as part of the curriculum. Those who want to gain even more work experience also have the option of pursuing a Professional Year in between their first and second year. Students who participate in this programme leave the Hertie School for 9 to 15 months in order to acquire professional experience. Learn more about the Professional Year: https://www.hertie-school.org/en/professionalyear

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Master International Affairs at Hertie School: Application

Candidates from all academic disciplines are welcome to apply to the MIA programme.
 

Application requirements:

• Bachelor of Arts (or equivalent) in any discipline
• Curriculum vitae
• Letter of motivation
• Academic transcripts
• Two letters of reference
• English proficiency certificate (TOEFL, IELTS, Cambridge ESOL or Duolingo)
   

Application deadlines:
Applications are accepted between 1 October and 1 May. If you are seeking financial assistance, we encourage you to apply by our priority deadline on 1 February. Admissions decisions are made on a rolling basis. Please apply via our online application portal: application.hertie-school.org.

Early-bird deadline 30 November (automatic tuition waiver of 2,000€ for those who submit their application by this date)

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Master of International Affairs - Impressions of your Masters study

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Overview of Masters programmes - Hertie School

		Executive Master of Public Administration
		Master of Data Science for Public Policy
		Master of International Affairs
		Master of Public Policy

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Master International Affairs at Hertie School: Financial Support

The Hertie School offers full and partial scholarships that cover 10% to 100% of study fees. About half of our students receive direct financial support from the university. For more information about the scholarships available for the Master of International Affairs, please see our website: https://www.hertie-school.org
 

Our student life team offer advice on additional financing options. In addition to our scholarships, there are a number of ways students can finance their studies, such as with grants, stipends, funds and loans from private and public foundations, national and international institutions as well as banks. For more information please visit our external funding website: https://www.hertie-school.org/en/study/external-funding

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Master International Affairs at Hertie School: Dual Degrees

MIA students can spend their third semester at a partner university where they attend four elective courses. If you want even more international experience, you can even spend an entire year at a partner school in a dual-degree programme with one of the following Hertie School partners:
 

• Bocconi University
• Columbia University, School of International and Public Affairs
• Syracuse University, Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs
• University of Toronto, Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy
   

Application processes can vary per programme, so check out our website for more information: https://www.hertie-school.org/en/dualdegrees

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