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International Affairs (MIA)

Hertie School of Governance
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition EUR 16,250 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 16,250 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MA
Duration 24 months
Deadline May, 2027
Delivery On-campus
Location Berlin, Germany
Language English

Program Overview

The International Affairs (MIA) at Hertie School of Governance is a MA 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 International Affairs (MIA) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Germany and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 7
  5. Tuition: EUR 16,250 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 16,250 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
  6. Location: Berlin, Germany

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the International Affairs (MIA) programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. International Organisations
  2. Global Governance
  3. Statistics
  4. Economics
  5. International Security

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Admission Requirements

You must have completed at least an undergraduate degree (bachelors or equivalent) in order to be admitted. If you do not yet have your undergraduate degree at the time of application, please indicate when you will receive it on the online application form. You must complete all of your undergraduate academic course work and exams by 1 September in order to matriculate.

English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

EUR 16,250 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 16,250 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: EUR 16,250 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 16,250 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

IELTS requirement: 7

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Hertie School of Governance 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 Hertie School of Governance

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Hertie School of Governance

Berlin, Germany

Hertie School of Governance is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....

University Profile
  • Application Deadline May, 2027
  • Start Date Sep, 2026
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months