Undergraduate International Relations

Schiller International University

Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Diplomacy

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.

Annual tuition From €15,420
Modality On campus · Online
Duration 4 years
Intakes February · June · September
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Overview

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

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.

This programme is for you if ...

  • You are someone passionate about Undergraduate degree in International Relations and Diplomacy.
  • You are looking to study in English in Madrid.

Curriculum

These are the courses you will take during the programme.

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.

Professional outlook

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.

  • Employability Spans International Civil Service
  • Foreign Policy Analyst
  • NGO Advisor
  • International Correspondent
  • Country Risk Consultant
  • Diplomacy With UNITAR Partnership

Admission requirements and process

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

Minimum academic background

  • 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 level

  • IELTS: minimum 5.5
  • TOEFL: minimum 80
  • Duolingo: minimum 95
  • Language requirement: TOEIC 650 (all four skills) · Cambridge FCE grade B (B2) or higher · APTIS B2 · Cambridge Linguaskills B2 · Duolingo 95

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.

*€15,420

Modality: On campus · Online

Annual cost in euros at:

Madrid · Paris · Heidelberg

*$17,610

Modality: On campus · Online

Annual cost in dollars at:

Tampa

*Scholarships

Undergraduate

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 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.

  • 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 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.

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 €15,420. Tuition and fees are paid directly to the institution; ApplySite does not add a markup on tuition.
The published length of Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Diplomacy is 4 years. 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 5.5; TOEFL: minimum 80; Duolingo: minimum 95. 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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Undergraduate degree in International Relations and Diplomacy

February · June · September · Admissions open

Tuition
  • Madrid · Paris · Heidelberg €15,420
  • Tampa $17,610
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