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A Master's Degree in International Affairs in Rome, Italy

Pursue your MA in the Eternal City starting Fall 2024  

WHEN ROME IS YOUR CAMPUS

The Master of Arts (MA) degree in International Affairs at John Cabot University provides students with the training and skills to succeed in a professional career in global affairs. Taught by internationally renowned faculty and practitioners, the MA program draws on John Cabot’s strengths as a globally-oriented American liberal arts university in Rome. 

WHY STUDY AT JOHN CABOT UNIVERSITY?

ROME IS YOUR CAMPUS AND YOUR CLASSROOM

The MA is designed to take advantage of its unique location in Rome, birthplace of the Roman Republic and the European Union, United Nations hub for food security and development, and home to diplomatic missions to both Italy and the Holy See.  

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RENOWNED FACULTY FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD

Faculty members teaching for the MA come from diverse backgrounds, hold PhDs from leading global institutions, and have professional experience in international affairs, law, and political science.   

 
  

DEGREE PROGRAM TAKES JUST 15 MONTHS  

The degree program can be completed in three semesters of full-time study (Fall-Spring-Fall). It unfolds in three phases: a structured Foundation Year, followed by a Comprehensive Exam in international affairs and then a final Capstone Term.   

SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL AID 

John Cabot University helps dedicated and deserving students meet their educational goals through a focused, merit-based scholarship program.  

WHAT DOES AN MA IN INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS ENTAIL?  

During the first year of the program, known as the Foundation Year, students complete 24 credits of coursework, including two foundation courses in International Relations and Comparative Politics, one International Political Economy course, a Political Science Research Methodology class and four graduate seminars.  

Following the Foundation Year, students must pass a comprehensive exam in international affairs. In their final Capstone Term, students take an International Affairs Research Practicum, complete a professional internship, or research assistantship, and write a policy-oriented MA thesis. They also must demonstrate proficiency in at least one foreign language relevant to their research area.  

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MEET THE DIRECTOR

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Prof. Michael Driessen
Director, Master of Arts in International Affairs 
Associate Professor of Political Science and International Affairs 

"Students will have the opportunity to engage the institutional, professional, and policy making worlds of Rome in a genuinely multicultural environment. They will be challenged by an academically rigorous program and mentored by fantastic faculty in the liberal arts tradition. Students will also have access to a strong network of relationships that John Cabot University has cultivated with international organizations and firms in Rome and abroad. I think we have an uncommon combination of strengths here at JCU and I think our students will come away ready for their next big steps in the world of international affairs."  

Frequently Asked Questions

Is JCU accredited?

John Cabot University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 1007 North Orange Street, 4th Floor, MB #166, Wilmington, DE 19801. (267-284-5000) www.msche.org. The MSCHE is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). 

Are classes taught in English?

Yes, all graduate classes are taught entirely in English.

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Do I need a Visa?

If you are from the United States or another country that is not a member of the European Union, you need a study visa to be able to study at JCU. The visa is mandatory by Italian law and must be obtained before you arrive. Students who have EU or Swiss citizenship do not need a study visa. 

Does JCU offer scholarships and financial aid?

Yes, JCU helps graduate students meet their educational goals through a focused, merit-based graduate tuition grant program. Other forms of financial aid include scholarships, federal loans, and private loans.

Does JCU have housing?

Yes, we have a limited number of graduate studio apartments intended for single or double occupancy, located within walking distance from our campuses. Students may also apply to live in shared apartments located in Trastevere or in nearby neighborhoods. All apartments are fully furnished, and amenities include free wireless internet, heating, washing machines, and secured building access.

What can I expect after I graduate?

The MA in International Affairs degree is designed to serve as a foundation for pursuing careers in international affairs. Students will graduate equipped to begin work in international governmental organizations; International non-governmental organizations; Governmental Foreign and Defense Ministries; international consulting, finance and legal firms; as well as public service and civil society organizations. Students will also be prepared for further graduate and post-graduate scholarly work.. 
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