Why International Affairs

Global Perspectives

Effecting Global Change

The world is interconnected. Trade; communication technologies; health and security concerns; our shared environment; and personal relationships tie us all together.

Careers in the public, private, and non-profit sectors demand professionals who reflect and understand that interdependence. Graduate schools of international affairs help you to weave these different strands together — and set you apart from other candidates.

International affairs programs equip graduates with an understanding of regions, languages, and global trends. They provide skills in project management; problem solving; teamwork; and analysis. Cross-cultural training is not an add-on to the curriculum; rather, students live it every day as they mix with classmates from a diverse range of backgrounds.

Employers seek professionals who can find order in chaos; who can contextualize, and connect ideas; who inspire others; who can create the future as the world changes around them.

Master the underlying principles of this interconnected world.

Be a change-maker.
Make a difference.

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Johns Hopkins University
A Natural Progression

A Natural Progression

I was actively seeking out graduate programs with opportunities to go to China, as well as opportunities where I could develop my skills in economics and international relations...I knew I had to give my all for the opportunity to study at the Hopkins-Nanjing Center....

Johns Hopkins University
Towards a More Just World

Towards a More Just World

Throughout my [journalism] career, I have worked towards creating a more just world … I am confident that the SAIS education and network of support will give me the strongest possible foundation to continue this work....

Georgetown University
SFS Welcomes New Faculty

SFS Welcomes New Faculty

As the 2024 school year began, the Georgetown School of Foreign Service welcomed nine new faculty members to our community....

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The camaraderie and collegiality of all member schools, including the sharing of ideas, challenges, [and] best practices has helped us to develop our Career Development Program, Professional Development Committee, Career Treks to Washington DC, and many others.

— David Robertson, Director of Career Services, University of California San Diego School of Global Policy and Strategy

We routinely use the APSIA network to recruit for highly talented graduates to join our agency and accomplish our mission.

— Office Director, Federal Agency