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The Julien J. Studley Graduate Programs in International Affairs inaugural semester began one week before the attacks of September 11, 2001, events that brought international affairs into the daily lives of New Yorkers. In these programs, faculty and students work together to define and explain the new realities of the 21st century, which requires a new approach to mobility and migration, the global economy, politics and culture, and relations between the Global South and the Global North.
International Affairs (MA)
International Affairs (MS)
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The International Affairs programs challenge students to think critically and deeply about urgent global challenges, such as social and economic rights, urban and community development, new media and technology, environmental justice, migration and refugees, international law, conflict, and peacebuilding. Our curricula combine historical and theoretical foundations, training in methods, and specialization in a thematic area of international affairs.
International Affairs faculty represent a diverse range of academic and professional backgrounds. Hailing from countries including Argentina, Japan, South Africa, Russia, India, Latvia, Germany, Mexico, and the United States, these scholars bring region-specific experience in contemporary global issues and professional organizations to the classroom.
The Studley Graduate Programs in International Affairs are vibrant hubs of critical, heterodox, and innovative research. Following in the footsteps of John Dewey, the International Affairs programs are committed to combining engaged practice with cutting-edge scholarship on pressing contemporary issues.
Our International Affairs students take full advantage of New York City's incomparable resources in the field. The city's extraordinary range of international NGOs, intergovernmental institutions, and global companies provides unique opportunities for student research, internships, and practicums.
Graduates of our master's programs in International Affairs go on to shape the future of their academic and professional fields around the world, bringing new knowledge, progressive approaches, and innovative ideas in the world of academia, non-profits, government, and business.
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When you apply to the Julien J. Studley Graduate Programs in International Affairs, you take the first step toward joining an internationally diverse community of scholars and practitioners who are working to address complex global challenges. We look for students who have a clear sense of purpose, leadership potential, maturity, and a critical eye toward global studies. Our admission team is available to help you find an academic path that will make you grow exponentially on a professional and personal level.
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Applicants must complete all correspondence and forms in English. Guidelines of the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admission Officers and of NAFSA: Association of International Educators are followed in determining eligibility for admission of students holding degrees from non-U.S. institutions.
International students who need the I-20 or DS-2019 form to obtain a visa will receive a link to the online International Student Application Packet in their acceptance letters or they may access the link via the Accepted Student tab in MyNewSchool. This web page includes information about applying for the I-20 or DS-2019, guidelines for providing financial documents, instructions and procedures for F-1 transfer students, and other important forms and information. For more information, visit the International Student Services website.
The following materials are required from international applicants.
Admission Requirements: International applicants are required to follow all admission procedures for U.S. citizens and permanent residents. Please pay special attention to the transcript requirements for applicants with foreign credentials.
Transcripts: Review the admission procedures for U.S. citizens and permanent residents. Please pay special attention to the transcript requirements for applicants with foreign credentials.
TOEFL, IELTS, and PTE: A TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE, Cambridge English, or Duolingo score is not required for applicants whose primary language is English or who have earned a four-year degree from a U.S. college/university or from a university where English is the primary language of instruction. Test score requirements are outlined in the application instructions.
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Anne Lanza
International Affairs Program
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