Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Diplomacy
Undergraduate degree in International Relations and Diplomacy
🌍 Madrid · Paris · Heidelberg · Tampa
Accredited U.S. university · Since 1964
Tuition
From €15,420 / $17,610
Duration
4 years
Language
English
Format
On campus · Online
Start dates
February · June · September
Overview
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Is this programme for you?
A strong fit if you want an international experience with career upside.
- Schiller's Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Diplomacy is not an isolated theoretical program: it is education situated in the real world, in t…
Who is this program for?
Schiller's Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Diplomacy is not an isolated theoretical program: it is education situated in the real world, in the cities where treaties are negotiated, resolutions drafted, and twenty-first-century international politics is built.
The experience
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Why this program
Schiller's Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Diplomacy places your education at the center of global politics: you study in capitals where international decisions are made — Madrid, home to Ibero-American institutions; Paris, heart of European diplomacy; Heidelberg, bridge between continental and Atlantic Europe; and Tampa, gateway to the Americas. Few international relations degrees combine these locations with a U.S.-accredited credential.
The curriculum covers international relations theory, public international law, global political economy, conflict resolution, diplomatic communication, and foreign policy analysis, with applied learning through negotiation simulations, study missions, and projects with international organizations. You will learn to draft policy briefs, interpret global events, and communicate with precision in English, the lingua franca of contemporary diplomacy.
Studying this degree abroad in English prepares you for multilateral organizations, foreign ministries, international NGOs, geopolitical risk consulting, and global media. Online delivery complements on-campus study for students who begin remotely and complete at a European or U.S. campus.
With intakes in February, June, and September, 2026 tuition of €15,420 at European campuses and $17,610 in Tampa, and scholarships up to 50% in Heidelberg, Schiller democratizes access to international-caliber diplomatic training without enrolling in a prohibitively expensive elite Anglo-American university.
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What you study
Curriculum
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The curriculum integrates history of international relations, IR theory, international organizations, international law, political economy, security studies, negotiation and mediation, intercultural communication, and social science research methodology. Students participate in Model UN simulations, debates on international crises, and visits to diplomatic institutions in each campus city, turning theory into lived experience.
After graduation
Career outcomes
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Employability spans international civil service, foreign policy analyst, NGO advisor, international correspondent, country risk consultant, and further study in master's programs — including Schiller's MA in International Relations and Diplomacy with UNITAR partnership. Studying international relations abroad in English differentiates your profile from monolingual graduates and demonstrates the cultural adaptability essential in modern diplomacy.
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About the program
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Program overview
Studying abroad for an English-taught international relations degree with U.S. accreditation is the natural path for students dreaming of careers in diplomacy, international cooperation, global security, or geopolitical analysis. Schiller International University's Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Diplomacy offers four years of study across campuses in Madrid, Paris, Heidelberg, and Tampa, plus online delivery, with ACCSC accreditation and instruction entirely in English.
Admission requirements in detail
Admission requires a high school diploma, B2 English (TOEFL iBT 80, IELTS 5.5, Duolingo 95), and standard international enrollment documentation. Intakes: February, June, and September. 2026 tuition: €15,420/year in Europe, $17,610 in Tampa, $8,850 for distance learning. Schiller guides student visas and post-graduation permits in each jurisdiction: OPT in the U.S., job search in Germany, RE/CE in France, and job search authorization in Spain.
Key dates
- Intakes: February, June, and September
- Instruction language: English
- Confirm exact application deadlines with the institution’s admissions team.
Costs
Official 2026 tuition (European campuses): €15,420/year for most bachelor’s programs; master’s and MBA vary by program (€16,560 for several European MSc/MBA). Tampa: US$ rates published per campus. Online modality has its own fee. Partial scholarships by campus (up to 50% in Heidelberg, up to 35% elsewhere). Confirm current figures with admissions — pay the institution directly via Flywire.
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Admission requirements
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- Education Degree / minimum education Official High School transcript (graduation date) or official GED transcript. Proof of secondary completion if educated outside the US (e.g. Abitur, Selectividad, Baccalauréat, IB, IGCSE, A-levels).
- Language IELTS: minimum 5.5
- Language TOEFL: minimum 80
- Language Duolingo: minimum 95
- Language Language requirement TOEIC 650 (all four skills) · Cambridge FCE grade B (B2) or higher · APTIS B2 · Cambridge Linguaskills B2 · Duolingo 95
- Document Passport
- Document Degree diploma
- Document Academic transcripts
- Document Motivation letter
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Campus & city
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Local context
Student life in the city
Studying in Madrid, Paris, Heidelberg, and Tampa
Studying abroad in Paris places you minutes from embassies, think tanks, and international organization headquarters. Madrid connects you to Ibero-America and the European Union. Heidelberg adds a Central European perspective and access to scholarships up to 50%. Tampa links to U.S. foreign policy and opens the door to 12 months of OPT after graduation for students seeking professional experience in the United States.
Training in international politics, negotiation, and diplomacy with experiential learning in Madrid, Paris, Heidelberg, and Tampa.
Madrid · Spain
Madrid hosts Complutense, Carlos III, IE-linked routes and many private colleges along Metro lines. Rent in central districts is high; students often share piso rooms in Lavapiés, Moncloa corridors or suburbs linked by Cercanías.
Non-EU students usually need admission, proof of funds, health insurance and a study stay authorization before travel. Spanish and English programs coexist — confirm language of instruction and homologación of prior degrees.
ApplySite lists verified institutions for direct admission. Read our Spain country guide for national visa steps.
Markets, grocery chains and campus canteens drive weekly spend in Madrid. Cooking in a shared flat saves money; eating out daily does not.
- Housing $800 – $1,500/mo (estimate)
- Food $300 – $550/mo
- Transport $60 – $130/mo
- Extras $150 – $350/mo
The institution
About the university
About the university
Schiller International University (SIU) is a U.S.-based private university with an international footprint in Europe. Founded in 1964, it blends the American higher-education model — English instruction, continuous assessment, applied projects, and close faculty contact — with the advantage of studying abroad in global cities such as Madrid, Paris, Heidelberg, and Tampa. For students from Latin America, Spain, and other regions seeking a recognized degree without giving up an international experience, Schiller offers a distinctive path: one academic record, four possible destinations, and direct admissions with officially published tuition.
Schiller’s model is not a one-semester exchange but a full degree journey abroad. Bachelor’s and master’s programs (including MBA pathways) are delivered entirely in English, with multicultural cohorts and faculty who combine academic credentials with professional experience. Learning relies on real cases, simulations, company visits, interdisciplinary projects, and transferable skills — communication, leadership, critical thinking, and digital literacy — that employers in consulting, finance, technology, hospitality, and international affairs consistently value.
Four campuses, one university
Schiller operates four on-campus locations, each embedded in a distinct economic and cultural ecosystem:
Tampa campus (Florida, USA) — 400 N Tampa St, Suite 1700, Tampa, FL 33602. Located in the business core of west Florida, it connects students to opportunities across the United States and Latin America. It is the institution’s historic North American home and hosts programs that may qualify for extended post-graduation stay in eligible STEM fields (such as Computer Science, Data Science, or Sustainability Management, subject to current USCIS rules).
Madrid campus (Spain) — Paseo de Recoletos, 35, 28004 Madrid. On one of the capital’s signature avenues, the Madrid campus places students inside the Iberian business hub: banking, consulting, marketing, premium tourism, and European startups. It suits candidates who want to study abroad in Spain while keeping a U.S.-style English-taught degree rather than a single-country local qualification only.
Paris campus (France) — 55 Avenue Hoche, 75008 Paris. In the Champs-Élysées district, the Paris campus offers direct exposure to European institutions, fashion, luxury, diplomacy, and international organizations. Schiller operates as an établissement d'enseignement supérieur privé in France — a strong fit for international relations, global business, and European market careers.
Heidelberg campus (Germany) — Zollhofgarten 1, 69115 Heidelberg. In a historic university town on the Neckar river, this campus combines European academic tradition with Schiller’s American curriculum. It holds EVALAG certification (Baden-Württemberg) and some of the university’s most generous scholarships — up to 50% in the first year of bachelor’s or master’s study, per current admissions terms.
After completing the first academic year, eligible students may apply for inter-campus mobility, aligning their path with personal, family, or visa goals. That flexibility is central when comparing Schiller with single-country universities.
Degrees, fields of study, and intakes
On ApplySite you will find Schiller’s active catalog: bachelor’s degrees in International Business, International Relations and Diplomacy, International Hospitality and Tourism Management, Marketing, Business Analytics, Computer Science, and more; MBA and master’s programs in International Business; master’s degrees in Sustainability Management, Digital Marketing, Data Science, Global Finance, and International Relations and Diplomacy. Typical duration is four years at undergraduate level and 12–15 months for many accelerated graduate programs, helping you enter the international job market sooner.
Main admission intakes are February, June, and September each calendar year. Rolling admission means you should start several months ahead if you need a student visa. Undergraduate English requirements include, among others, TOEFL iBT 80, IELTS 5.5, Duolingo 95, or Cambridge FCE B2+; graduate requirements include TOEFL iBT 89, IELTS 6.0 (6.5 for MBA), Duolingo 105, or equivalent tests. You will also need official transcripts, a signed enrollment agreement, a satisfactory online readiness assessment score, and ID or passport documentation when applicable.
Accreditation, recognition, and academic quality
Schiller International University is accredited by ACCSC (Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges) in the United States, recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. The Tampa campus holds a license from the Florida Commission for Independent Education (License No. 2523). In Madrid, international degrees operate under Community of Madrid authorization; Heidelberg holds EVALAG certification; Paris operates as a private higher-education establishment. Selected programs also offer a dual-degree pathway with the University of Roehampton (UK).
These recognition layers matter when you compare study-abroad options: the question is not only where you live, but how employers, other universities, and consulates will read your qualification. Schiller publishes accreditation details at and admission requirements at
Scholarships and funding
Scholarships and funding
Heidelberg: 50% scholarship for bachelor’s and master’s programs (first year). Other campuses: 25% with installment plan or 35% with full first-year payment. Enrollment deposit: €2,000. Scholarship percentage may be reduced with payment plans.
Verify current terms with admissions before visa application — full payment is often recommended for visa cases (especially Germany).
Trust & credentials
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ACCSC (Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges) — U.S. accreditation · Florida Commission for Independent Education, License No. 2523 · Community of Madrid — authorized international degree recognition · EVALAG — Heidelberg campus quality certification (Baden-Württemberg, Germany) · France — Établissement d'enseignement supérieur privé (Paris campus) · Dual degree pathway with University of Roehampton (London, UK)
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Last catalog update: July 15, 2026.