Program Overview
The Global Affairs at Rice University is a Master programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Global Affairs programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 31,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 31,000 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Houston, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Global Affairs programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Global Systems
- Decision Making Under Uncertainty
- Introduction to Statistics
- Institutions and Development
- Cultural Directions in International Affairs
- Intermediate Statistics for Masters Students
- Macroeconomics and the Global Economy
- International Conflict
- Global Communication and Negotiation I
- Microeconomics and the Global Economy
- International Cooperation
- Global Communication and Negotiation II
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Applicants for the MGA are encouraged to have:
- B.S. or B.A. degree from an accredited four-year college or university (except Rice students enrolling in their senior year as described HERE)
- Excellent critical thinking, communication skills, and leaderships skills
- Superior quantitative skills as evidenced by GRE scores and prior coursework
Application Requirements:
- Application fee: $85
- Statement of purpose
- Professional resume
- Three letters of recommendation
- Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
- Approved scores from the Graduate Record Examinations
- Approved TOEFL scores for applicants whose native language is not English and who did not receive a degree from a country in which English is the official language of communication
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 31,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 31,000 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 31,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 31,000 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Rice University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Rice University
Rice University
Houston, United States
Rice University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months
