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International Relations/Studies/AffairsMain Subject Area
Program overview
Main Subject
International Relations/Studies/Affairs
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
The two-year Advanced MSc IRD programme offers you a unique blend of academic education in international relations and political science with practical graduate education and training in international negotiation and diplomacy. You attend a wide range of courses, develop your analytical and research skills, take on an internship, write your master’s thesis, and build your network with experts in relevant fields. Upon graduation you are prepared to take on positions in international organisations, politics, and diplomacy; or for PhD research. You gain broad multidisciplinary perspectives in the programme, which is taught jointly by the Institute for Security and Global Affairs, the Institute of Political Science and the Netherlands Institute of International Relations Clingendael. You study in The Hague, centre of international diplomacy and ‘international city of peace and justice’. The strong academic orientation of the programme and its professors is balanced by the practice-oriented insights of guest lecturers working in the field.
Program overview
Main Subject
International Relations/Studies/Affairs
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
The two-year Advanced MSc IRD programme offers you a unique blend of academic education in international relations and political science with practical graduate education and training in international negotiation and diplomacy. You attend a wide range of courses, develop your analytical and research skills, take on an internship, write your master’s thesis, and build your network with experts in relevant fields. Upon graduation you are prepared to take on positions in international organisations, politics, and diplomacy; or for PhD research. You gain broad multidisciplinary perspectives in the programme, which is taught jointly by the Institute for Security and Global Affairs, the Institute of Political Science and the Netherlands Institute of International Relations Clingendael. You study in The Hague, centre of international diplomacy and ‘international city of peace and justice’. The strong academic orientation of the programme and its professors is balanced by the practice-oriented insights of guest lecturers working in the field.
One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.
Are you curious, critical and involved in the world around you? AtLeiden University, the oldest university in the Netherlands, you can make a valuable contribution to tackling the various national and international challenges facing modern society. Together with academics and fellow students from all over the world, you will actively address these challenges. We keep an open mind, do not shy away from difficult discussions and allow one another the space to disagree. We expect the same active, open-minded and critical attitude from you.
We challenge you to look beyond your own boundaries. Leiden University welcomes anyone who wants to achieve their full potential. Our modest community size in the historical cities of Leiden and The Hague creates a highly personal and committed atmosphere. Together, we map out a learning path that suits you and your ambitions. You will also be encouraged to conduct research in cooperation with eminent and enthusiastic scholars. The knowledge and skills you develop here will benefit you for the rest of your life, regardless of the career path you choose!
Are you curious, critical and involved in the world around you? AtLeiden University, the oldest university in the Netherlands, you can make a valuable contribution to tackling the various national and international challenges facing modern society. Together with academics and fellow students from all over the world, you will actively address these challenges. We keep an open mind, do not shy away from difficult discussions and allow one another the space to disagree. We expect the same active, open-minded and critical attitude from you.
We challenge you to look beyond your own boundaries. Leiden University welcomes anyone who wants to achieve their full potential. Our modest community size in the historical cities of Leiden and The Hague creates a highly personal and committed atmosphere. Together, we map out a learning path that suits you and your ambitions. You will also be encouraged to conduct research in cooperation with eminent and enthusiastic scholars. The knowledge and skills you develop here will benefit you for the rest of your life, regardless of the career path you choose!
International Relations and Diplomacy (MSc)
Campus The Hague, The Hague, Netherlands
24 monthsProgram duration
19,750 EURTuition Fee/year
YesScholarships
International Relations/Studies/AffairsMain Subject Area
Program overview
Main Subject
International Relations/Studies/Affairs
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Program overview
Main Subject
International Relations/Studies/Affairs
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Admission requirements
Important Dates
Tuition fee and scholarships
Tuition Fee
Scholarships
Domestic Students
International Students
One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.
In this guide you will find:
Where to look for scholarship opportunities
How to apply to scholarships relevant to you
A list of available scholarships around the world
A scholarship application checklist
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Are you curious, critical and involved in the world around you? At Leiden University, the oldest university in the Netherlands, you can make a valuable contribution to tackling the various national and international challenges facing modern society. Together with academics and fellow students from all over the world, you will actively address these challenges. We keep an open mind, do not shy away from difficult discussions and allow one another the space to disagree. We expect the same active, open-minded and critical attitude from you.
We challenge you to look beyond your own boundaries. Leiden University welcomes anyone who wants to achieve their full potential. Our modest community size in the historical cities of Leiden and The Hague creates a highly personal and committed atmosphere. Together, we map out a learning path that suits you and your ambitions. You will also be encouraged to conduct research in cooperation with eminent and enthusiastic scholars. The knowledge and skills you develop here will benefit you for the rest of your life, regardless of the career path you choose!
Leiden University – The facts
Academic fields
Leiden has faculties in the fields of:
Bachelor’s programmes
Master’s programmes
Information for international students
Arts and Humanities (4)
African Studies (BA)
Archaeology (BA)
Arts, Media and Society (BA)
English Language and Culture (BA)
Linguistics (BA)
Philosophy: Global and Comparative Perspectives (BA)
Urban Studies (BA)
Life Sciences and Medicine (4)
Psychology (BSc)
Natural Sciences (4)
Science for Sustainable Societies
Social Sciences and Management (4)
Cultural Anthropology and Development Sociology (BSc)
Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (BSc)
Dutch Studies (BA)
International Studies (BA)
Liberal Arts and Sciences: Global Challenges (BA/BSc)
Political Science (BSc)
Security Studies (BSc)
South and Southeast Asian Studies (BA)
Are you curious, critical and involved in the world around you? At Leiden University, the oldest university in the Netherlands, you can make a valuable contribution to tackling the various national and international challenges facing modern society. Together with academics and fellow students from all over the world, you will actively address these challenges. We keep an open mind, do not shy away from difficult discussions and allow one another the space to disagree. We expect the same active, open-minded and critical attitude from you.
We challenge you to look beyond your own boundaries. Leiden University welcomes anyone who wants to achieve their full potential. Our modest community size in the historical cities of Leiden and The Hague creates a highly personal and committed atmosphere. Together, we map out a learning path that suits you and your ambitions. You will also be encouraged to conduct research in cooperation with eminent and enthusiastic scholars. The knowledge and skills you develop here will benefit you for the rest of your life, regardless of the career path you choose!
Leiden University – The facts
Academic fields
Leiden has faculties in the fields of:
Bachelor’s programmes
Master’s programmes
Information for international students
Arts and Humanities (5)
Archaeology (MA/MSc)
Archaeology (Research MA)
Arts and Culture (MA)
Arts, Literature and Media (research) (MA)
Classics and Ancient Civilizations (MA)
Classics and Ancient Civilizations (research) (MA)
History (MA)
History (research) (MA)
Linguistics (MA)
Linguistics (research) (MA)
Literary Studies (MA)
Philosophy (MA) (120EC)
Philosophy (MA) (60EC)
Religious Studies (MA)
Engineering and Technology (5)
Computer Science (MSc)
Cyber Security (MSc)
ICT in Business and the Public Sector (MSc)
Life Sciences and Medicine (5)
Bio-Pharmaceutical Sciences (MSc)
Biology (MSc)
Biomedical Sciences (MSc)
Life Science & Technology (MSc)
Psychology (MSc)
Psychology (research) (MSc)
Technical Medicine (MSc)
Vitality and Ageing (MSc)
Natural Sciences (5)
Astronomy (MSc)
Chemistry (MSc)
Industrial Ecology (MSc)
Mathematics (MSc)
Physics (MSc)
Social Sciences and Management (5)
African Studies (MA)
African Studies (research) (MA)
Air and Space Law (Advanced LL.M.)
Air and Space Law (Advanced LL.M.) (Blended)
Asian Studies (MA) (1 year)
Asian Studies (MA) (2 years)
Asian Studies (research) (MA)
Child Law (LL.M.)
Crime and Criminal Justice (MSc)
Crisis and Security Management (MSc)
Cultural Anthropology and Development Sociology (MSc)
Education and Child Studies (MSc)
European Politics and Society (MA)
European and International Business Law (Advanced LL.M.)
European and International Human Rights Law (Advanced LL.M.)
Governance of Sustainability (MSc)
International Children’s Rights (Advanced LL.M.)
International Civil and Commercial Law (Advanced LL.M.)
International Dispute Settlement and Arbitration (Advanced LL.M.)
International Relations (MA)
International Relations and Diplomacy (MSc)
Language Teaching in Secondary Education (MA)
Language and Culture Education (MA)
Latin American Studies (MA)
Latin American Studies (research) (MA)
Law & Finance (Advanced LL.M.)
Law (LL.M.)
Law and Digital Technologies (Advanced LL.M.)
Law and Society (MSc)
Media Studies (MA)
Media Technology (MSc)
Middle Eastern Studies (MA)
Middle Eastern Studies (research) (MA)
North American Studies (MA)
Political Science (MSc)
Population Health Management (MSc)
Public Administration (MSc)
Public International Law (Advanced LL.M.)
Russian and Eurasian Studies (MA)
Statistics & Data Science (MSc)