IE School of Arts and Humanities

• Format: Full-time in IE’s campus in Madrid
• Program Length: 10-months
• Intake: October
• Languages: English (in addition students will study another language, choosing between French or Spanish)
• Content: International Relations + Economics and Business classes
• Degree obtained: Master of International Relations from IE School of Arts and Humanities*

* Students in possession of an official university diploma, or with an equivalent official diploma that allows access to post-graduate studies in the country of your university studies, will be awarded an Official University Master Degree in International Relations by IE University. This official university diploma is adapted to the European Higher Education Area in accordance with the Bologna Process. It is worth 60 credits ECTS and provides you with access to third cycle studies, and therefore, to doctorate programs. For more information, please contact Registrar@ie.edu.

The program consists of twenty-one core courses divided into four academic areas: Skills, competencies and languages; European Institutions and Security Studies; Social Sciences and Humanities; and Economics and Business.

The European Union is the most successful of all international organizations, the world’s largest market and the biggest aid donor. Moreover, it is also an ideal testing ground for the international relations student: a vast forum where all sorts of cross-border issues are debated and decided every day.

Your international career will be affected by the European Union and, therefore, it should play a central role in your international relations training. For this reason a salient feature of the program is a week-long trip to Brussels.

The Master in International Relations class represents a unique opportunity for you to network and share diverse backgrounds, points of view and cultures while working with students coming from different countries and with different professional experiences.

Besides the exceptional student body, the students will benefit from the experience of international professors, all experts in their fields. Any Master in International Relations is only as good as the professors that make up its faculty. At IE, our faculty provides a unique learning experience which combines hands-on practice with the depth of cutting-edge research and scholarship.

Throughout this intensive one-year program, you can focus on different areas of interest, develop your soft skills and enjoy a unique experience. You can also improve your Spanish, regardless of the current level you have, and you will have the opportunity to enroll in any of the extracurricular activities offered at IE.

Becoming part of the Master in International Relations is an investment in your future. IE graduates are exceptional people with exceptional skills who are sought out by multinational companies, international consulting firms, NGOs and governmental organizations around the world. IE’s Master in International Relations is the beginning of your career in international relations.

Being part of the IE community is more than just being an alumnus: it makes you part of a global network of people sharing a set of common goals and ethical values and allows you to build up a network of contacts with your classmates, professors, associations and clubs as well as with the corporate relationships that IE has fostered over the years.

The demanding nature of the Master in International Relations means that applicants are subject to a rigorous selection process. The main objective of the admissions process is to select students with the highest potential.

To be considered for the Master in International Relations program, you will need to have completed a Bachelor degree or equivalent and to submit a series of documents to be evaluated for the program.

The tuition fees of the Master in International Relations program amount to €30,200, including the contribution to the IE Foundation. In addition to this you must also consider the accommodation and living costs while enrolled in the Master in International Relations in Madrid.

The Master in International Relations is an important investment; therefore it is important that you take time to draw up your financial plan. IE’s Financial Aid Department currently offers a host of loan agreements, scholarships and other financial aid options to help you fund your studies of the Master in International Relations. We strongly recommend applying for financing options as early as possible, as financial resources are limited and competition is high.

Once enrolled, IE’s Student Office is at your disposal to help you with all aspects of your move to Spain, from immigration and housing issues to social events and support for your family or partner if they are joining you. The Student Office works towards making your IE Experience a smoother and an altogether more enjoyable one.

Your main point of contact with different IE departments will be the Campus Online where all announcements from the Academic Department, the Student Office and other departments will be posted.