IE School of International Relations

• 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: Courses in International Relations, Economics, and Business
• Degree obtained: Master of International Relations from IE School of International Relations*

* 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 MIR offers an intensive 21 course program which provides students a diverse and practical skill set, applicable in a wide variety of international careers. Among other things, students will gain knowledge of key issues and processes in today’s international sphere; training in policy research, written composition, and project management; and proficiency in a foreign language. Equally important, these skills will be put to use in projects that address real-world situations, and that prepare students for the dynamics of problem-solving, team-building, and negotiation essential for international work.

The European Union is the world’s most extensive and ambitious experiment in supranational governance, and constitutes an ideal venue in which to study the interaction of public sector, private sector, and civil society organizations. As a result, the European Union provides a unique lens into both the opportunities and challenges which result from increased international cooperation. In order to provide students access to this fertile testing ground, a salient feature of the MIR experience is a week-long fieldwork visit to Brussels.

The Master in International Relations represents a unique opportunity to develop a broad international network, and to share and learn from students and faculty with diverse cultural backgrounds. Our student body represents not only dozens of countries from all major continents; it also includes members with diverse professional and academic backgrounds, who nonetheless share a commitment achievement and excellence in international careers.

Besides this exceptional student body, students will learn from international professors with wide-ranging experience in academia, policy research, non-profit management, and private enterprise. 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.