YOUR FUTURE IN INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
Our Master in International Relations alumni have landed positions that are just as multidisciplinary and varied as they are. The program provides a 360-degree learning experience, combining fundamental skills and knowledge necessary in any industry with the specialized tracks that will enable you to pursue a specific career path.
Diverse ambitions, diverse sectors.
The transversal nature and high quality of the Master in International Relations are reflected in the wide range of sectors our alumni have ended up working in.
With a Master in International Relations, you could choose to work in:
- The public and institutional sector
- Public affairs and lobbying firms
- Intergovernmental organizations
- NGOs and foundations
- ESG and Sustainability departments in corporations
- Think Tanks
This degree also opens the doors to work in other fields such as consumer goods, consulting, technology, financial services, and transportation and logistics.
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YOUR INTERNATIONAL CAREER TRACK
Our Talent & Career department is dedicated to helping students in the international relations, social impact and development sector build their skills and network. This department connects young professionals to opportunities in the public sector, intergovernmental organizations, NGOs, think tanks and private corporations.
RECRUITERS AT IE UNIVERSITY
At IE University, we’re committed to giving you the tools to drive positive impact and helping you find the right job is a big part of that. In line with this mission, IE Talent & Careers regularly invites recruiters to participate in various activities to help them connect with bold, young talent and identify the best fit for their recruitment needs.
IE TALENT & CAREERS
IE Talent & Careers is the best partner for the professional development of all our current and former students at IE.
Frequently Asked Questions
WHAT CAREER OUTCOMES DOES THIS MASTER'S LEAD TO?
84% of job seeking graduates received a job offer within six months of graduation in the most recent cohort, and 65% of employed graduates work in Europe or North America.
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WHAT SECTORS DO INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS MASTER'S DEGREE GRADUATES WORK IN?
The public and institutional sector, public affairs and lobbying, intergovernmental organizations, NGOs, ESG and sustainability departments, think tanks, consulting, tech and finance.
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WHICH COMPANIES HIRE IE'S INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS GRADUATES?
Alumni have joined Accenture, Deloitte, the European Parliament, the ILO, the IMF, Microsoft, UN Women, the World Economic Forum and the European Central Bank.
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WHAT ROLES CAN GRADUATES PURSUE?
Consultant, diplomat, lobbyist, researcher, human rights advocate, political analyst, civil servant, sustainability consultant and public sector data analyst, among others.
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DOES IE OFFER CAREER SUPPORT FOR THIS MASTER'S DEGREE?
Yes. IE Talent & Careers runs an International Career Track connecting students to the public sector, IGOs, NGOs, think tanks and private companies.
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