OpenFieldAmerican University Master of Arts in International Relations (SIS)
Flagship graduate degree inside AU's world-ranked School of International Service (SIS), preparing students for diplomacy, international security, conflict resolution, and global environmental governance.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Undergraduate degree with minimum 3.0 GPA and coursework in social sciences, history, or economics.
- English language proficiency
- Academic IELTS 7.0 or TOEFL iBT 100.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- GRE General test optional.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Substantive academic writing sample and personal statement of global policy interests.
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic letters of recommendation.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Self-funded; eligible for School of International Service merit scholarships and foreign language fellowships
- Application fee
- USD $55 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- USD $1,972 per credit hour (39 total credit hours = USD $76,908 program tuition).
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 15, 2027 (Priority scholarship round for Fall admission)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official American University documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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