International University

Advanced/Master of Arts in Diplomatic & Strategic Studies

How to apply for the Advanced/Master of Arts in Diplomatic & Stategic Studies Degree Program

The University is open to all persons who are academically qualified, without regard to age, ethnic origin, nationality, race, religion, or gender who are academically qualified. New students may be admitted at the beginning of each semester (September, January, or in intensive summer sessions: May, June or July).

Master of Arts in Diplomatic and Strategic Studies and Advanced Master of Arts in Diplomatic and Strategic Studies the applicant must:

1. Present a completed application form, including a two-page essay on one of the topics listed below:

Diplomacy and diplomatic relations serve many purposes. Name and discuss some of them.
Discuss an event/instance in your own country’s history (preferably recent, i.e., the 20th century) where diplomacy played an important role and had a significant effect on your country’s political development. If there are no such examples in your own country, choose another country.
Diplomacy is one of the most important tools for solving international political conflicts. Give examples and discuss them in detail.

2. Pay a non-refundable application fee of 60 Euros.
3. Letter of Motivation
4. Submit two letters of reference
5. Official documentation of English Proficiency (i.e. TOEFL, IELTS or CAE).
6. A copy of your passport
7. Financial Resources Statement (including necessary notarized documentation)
8. Have official records evidencing an earned bachelor’s degree sent to the University by the institution issuing
      the degree. With unofficial transcripts, a student may be admitted provisionally until the official transcripts can
      be obtained.
9. Have a major or minor (or the equivalent) in diplomatic studies-related courses in the undergraduate degree
     program. In the instance of conditional admission to the program, undergraduate courses may be required as
     leveling work before taking graduate-level courses. Leveling courses must be completed with a grade of "B" or
     above.
10. A copy of your ‘Meldezettel’ (for international applicants – to be presented upon arrival in Austria)
11. Proof of health insurance (for non EU citizens – to be presented upon arrival in Austria)

Graduate Application Form (please print and fill out)

Financial Resource Statement (please print and fill out)

For International Students (non EU citizens):
Student Guarantee Deposit (please print and fill out)

The International University admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded and made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basic of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.