Master in International Relations MA

Tuition comes to 7,000 USD per year.

The aim of the program is to offer students in-depth knowledge on the topics of globalization, international institutions, security, development studies and human rights. It enables our graduate students to understand and analyze complex political and social problems that go beyond state borders and cultural boundaries. This programme is recommended to applicants who are interested in politics, social problems and interactions between different nations and cultures. While preference is given to students with prior knowledge in political science or international relations, students with a different background will complete foundational courses in our BA programme in the first semester in order to acquire the necessary knowledge. This programme enables students to work independently and also as members of a team. We help them to develop skills of adaptability and self-reflexivity that are crucial in today’s fast changing World. Our aim is to give our students skills and knowledge that could be readily used whether they seek employment in the public or private sphere. Tracks/ Specializations Following an introductory semester on advanced classes of international relations and political science in the second semester, students can choose from one of the following three specializations (the assignment to specialization is merit based: it considers student preferences as well as their study performance). European Development and Foreign Policy Human Rights Security Studies The European Development and Foreign Policy specialization offers courses on the connection between development policies and wealth, the international political economy of developing countries, the development policies of the EU, trade policy and theories of global inequalities. The Human Rights specialization offers courses on human dignity, freedom of speech, freedom of religion, elections and rights of participation. Security Studies specialization offers courses on institutions of security, conflict and peace studies, critical security studies, liberty and security, and crisis management.