Postgraduate International Relations

Schiller International University

Master of Arts in International Relations and Diplomacy

Schiller's Master of Arts in International Relations and Diplomacy is a 12-month program developed in partnership with UNITAR that prepares professionals for multilateral organizations, diplomacy, international security, and geopolitical consulting.

Annual tuition From €16,560
Modality On campus · Online
Duration 12 months
Intakes February · June · September
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Overview

  • Language English
  • Campus Madrid · Paris · Heidelberg · Tampa
  • Intakes for 2027 February · June · September

Schiller's Master of Arts in International Relations and Diplomacy is a 12-month program developed in partnership with UNITAR that prepares professionals for multilateral organizations, diplomacy, international security, and geopolitical consulting. Unlike the undergraduate degree, the master's deepens foreign policy analysis, advanced international negotiation, applied international law, and global crisis management.

Studying international relations abroad in English across Madrid, Paris, Heidelberg, or Tampa — with online delivery available — places you in capitals where treaties are negotiated, UN resolutions drafted, and contemporary international politics built. The UNITAR partnership provides access to multilateral organization standards and networks.

The U.S.-accredited MA degree with UNITAR backing differentiates your profile from local political science master's programs without an international component or American credential. Schiller emphasizes diplomatic simulations, policy brief writing, and projects with international organizations in each campus city.

With 2026 tuition of €16,560 at European campuses, $19,620 in Tampa, and $11,160 for online delivery, intakes in February, June, and September, and scholarships up to 50% in Heidelberg, this English-taught international relations master's democratizes access to global-caliber diplomatic training.

This programme is for you if ...

  • You are someone passionate about Graduate degree in International Relations and Diplomacy.
  • You are looking for a 12-month master’s, rather than a traditional two-year programme, so you spend less time out of the job market.
  • You are looking to study in English in Madrid.

Curriculum

These are the courses you will take during the programme.

  • Advanced international relations theory
  • Foreign policy analysis
  • International organizations and international law
  • International security and conflict studies
  • International negotiation and mediation
  • Global political economy
  • Diplomatic communication
  • Social science research methodology
  • And international crisis management

Professional outlook

Employability includes foreign policy analyst, international civil servant, global NGO advisor, geopolitical risk consultant, international correspondent, and further study in international relations doctorates. Studying international relations abroad in English with UNITAR backing positions graduates for multilateral organization selection processes and professional diplomacy.

  • Foreign Policy Analyst
  • International Civil Servant
  • Global NGO Advisor
  • Geopolitical Risk Consultant
  • International Correspondent
  • And Further Study In International Relations Doctorates

Admission requirements and process

To apply you need to meet the academic, language and document requirements published by the institution.

Minimum academic background

  • Official transcripts from the institution that awarded your Bachelor's degree.
  • Foreign degrees: evaluation by AACRAO, AICE, or NACES before admission.

Language level

  • IELTS: minimum 6
  • TOEFL: minimum 89
  • Duolingo: minimum 105
  • Language requirement: TOEIC 700 (all four skills) · Cambridge FCE grade B (B2) or higher · APTIS B2 · Cambridge Linguaskills B2 · Duolingo 105

Required documents

  • Passport
  • Degree diploma
  • Academic transcripts
  • Motivation letter

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Costs and scholarships

Tuition varies by campus and modality. Scholarships, when offered, go up to the percentages or amounts the institution publishes.

*€16,560

Modality: On campus · Online

Annual cost in euros at:

Madrid · Paris · Heidelberg

*$19,620

Modality: On campus · Online

Annual cost in dollars at:

Tampa

*Scholarships

Postgraduate

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).

Scholarships go up to those conditions and can be lower on a payment plan. Some institutions also offer awards by nationality. That benefit is always confirmed with the ApplySite team during advising, before you apply for a visa.

University and campus

Schiller International University

Private institution 62+ Years of experience 4 International campuses

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  • ACCSC
  • Community of Madrid
  • EVALAG

-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.

Accreditation, recognition and academic quality
  • 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)

Four campuses, one university

With 2026 tuition of €16,560 at European campuses, $19,620 in Tampa, and $11,160 for online delivery, intakes in February, June, and September, and scholarships up to 50% in Heidelberg, this English-taught international relations master's democratizes access to global-caliber diplomatic training.

  • Madrid campusSpain
  • Paris campusFrance
  • Heidelberg campusGermany
  • Tampa campusUnited States

Student experience

Living in Madrid

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.

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Studying in Madrid, Paris, Heidelberg, and Tampa

Studying abroad in Paris places you at the center of European diplomacy, minutes from the OECD, UNESCO, and embassies worldwide. Madrid connects you to Ibero-America and Spanish foreign policy. Heidelberg offers a Central European perspective and scholarships up to 50%. Tampa links to U.S. foreign policy and 12 months of OPT after graduation.

Campuses: Madrid, Paris, Heidelberg, Tampa, and online.

Frequently asked questions

Published start windows for this program are: February, June, September. Exact enrollment and class dates are confirmed by Schiller International University by campus and capacity.
The listed reference price is From €16,560. Tuition and fees are paid directly to the institution; ApplySite does not add a markup on tuition.
The published length of Master of Arts in International Relations and Diplomacy is 12 months. Confirm the exact academic calendar with Schiller International University.
The published format is On campus · Online. If an extra online or hybrid option exists, it appears on this page or Schiller International University can confirm it.
For this program, the published language requirements are: IELTS: minimum 6; TOEFL: minimum 89; Duolingo: minimum 105. If your scores are borderline, an advisor from Schiller International University can confirm accepted alternatives.
Typical documents include: Passport; Degree diploma; Academic transcripts; Motivation letter. Also complete the admission requirements listed on this page.

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Graduate degree in International Relations and Diplomacy

February · June · September · Admissions open

Tuition
  • Madrid · Paris · Heidelberg €16,560
  • Tampa $19,620
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