M.A. International Relations and Diplomacy

Schiller University Heidelberg Heidelberg

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  • Over 1,500 EUR/sem
    Tuition
  • Winter and summer
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  • English
    Language
  • 2 semesters
    Duration
  • 1 Feb
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About the programme

The MA in International Relations and Diplomacy at Schiller International University is an English-taught, on-campus programme that runs for 12 months on an accelerated schedule and carries 36 American credits (72 ECTS). It is offered across campuses in Madrid, Paris, Heidelberg and Tampa, with start dates in September and February, and Master's students can move between campuses from term to term. The programme prepares you to shape global policy through diplomacy, negotiation and strategic thinking, building skills in conflict resolution, policy writing, international law, media communication, human rights and economic problems. A partnership with UNITAR opens training, certification and internship opportunities, alongside UN simulations, conflict resolution workshops and negotiation labs. It suits graduates aiming for roles in diplomacy, policy analysis or global development.

Fields of study

Business & Management(Business & Economics)

How to apply

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Requirements

What you need to apply for International Relations and Diplomacy at Schiller University Heidelberg

English language

IELTS Overall
6/ 9.0

Academic requirements

Completed Bachelor's degree
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Prerequisites

This includes transcripts, passport documentation, proof of English proficiency

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Programme-specific documents

Your application must include documentation proof of a Bachelor’s Degree or its equivalent. Depending on your chosen field of study for your undergraduate degree, you may be required to complete some pre-requisite courses.

If you are applying to the MIM program, you may hold a Bachelor’s Degree in any field.

You must have maintained a good academic record in your undergraduate degree program.

You will need the official transcripts from the institution that awarded your undergraduate degree or its equivalent.

If you do not have a degree recognized in the United States, you must arrange to have an evaluation of your foreign transcript by American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO)’s International Education Services, a member of Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE), or National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) prior to the evaluation and award.

All costs for foreign transcript evaluation must be covered by the applicant.

You must provide a copy of your official ID or passport (Visa Students).

You must submit a signed enrollment agreement.

IELTS (International English Language Testing System) score of at least 6.0 for Masters, with the exception of our MBA and MBA International Business programs which require a 6.5 IELTS (or equivalent).

TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) 89 (IBT – Internet version) for Masters, Schiller, TOEFL number is 0835.

This programme applies directly to the university. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.

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Direct to university

Mode

online

APS

Required for Enrollment

APS checks your degree papers. You need it if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam.

Application fee

50 EUR

Address

Heidelberg Campus

Zollhofgarten 1,

Heidelberg, 69115,

Germany

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Costs

Tuition

Over 1,500 EUR

per semester

Semester contribution

N/A

per semester

Application fee

50 EUR

per application

Estimated year-1 total cost

14,904 – 23,904 EUR

Includes tuition, semester contribution, and estimated living costs. Range accounts for lifestyle differences.

Additional fee information

Tuition fees for European campuses € 19,560

€ 24,450 for Dual Degree )

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