M.A. in International Relations and Diplomacy

The M.A. in International Relations and Diplomacy at the American Graduate School in Paris is a two-year program qualifying you for a broad range of careers in international affairs, from local governance to foreign affairs, to international development, human rights advocacy, global communications, international business, and many other areas involving interaction with different countries and cultures.

A US-accredited Program in France

The M.A. in International Relations and Diplomacy at AGS combines the wide recognition of an American degree with the unique experience of a Paris-based program. It is accredited in the US as an affiliated program of Arcadia University (Pennsylvania) and taught at the American Graduate School in Paris, a private nonprofit institution of higher education recognized by the French Ministry of Higher Education.

Classes are taught in the heart of Paris. The French capital – which is also one of Europe’s capitals and an international hub – is an ideal location for the study of international affairs. The program takes full advantage of this through guest speakers, site visits, and networking events. These all represent opportunities to get exposed to the international scene and make connections with the many diplomatic missions, intergovernmental organizations, and NGOs that the city hosts.

The language of instruction is English; no knowledge of French is required to enroll. You have the opportunity to learn French through AGS’s partner institution Alliance Française Paris-Ile de France.

The American Graduate School in Paris (AGS) offers American higher education programs to students from around the world. AGS is a small, elite graduate school that combines all the qualities of a top rate university with an intimate and multicultural learning environment. AGS specializes in International Relations and Diplomacy, covering a broad range of subjects such as NGO management, conflict resolution, environmental politics, and area specializations (Africa, Middle East, Asia, and Europe), among others. The school takes full advantage of its strategic location in a large international city such as Paris by hosting guest talks, visits, and networking events. AGS's outstanding faculty is made up of scholars, former ambassadors and other practitioners drawn from the diverse Paris community. More than 60 nationalities have been represented within the AGS faculty and student body over the past twenty-five years, bringing multiple perspectives into the classroom and fostering a dialogue and understanding that are at the heart of the school’s mission: peace through education.