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International Studies, Diploma at Johns Hopkins University

Johns Hopkins University, United States

Programme overview

A one-year in-person diploma at SAIS Europe in Bologna, Italy, with a multidisciplinary curriculum rooted in economics, political science, history and foreign language, taught under the American system of graduate education.

Faculty: School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)  |  Duration: One academic year full-time; 32 credits  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Baltimore, MD, United States

What you will study

At least eight non-language courses (32 credits) over two semesters, emphasizing international economics and international relations, with about 70 courses offered each year across development, European and Eurasian region, governance, international economics and finance, Middle East and security. Students must demonstrate competence in one SAIS Europe language (Arabic, French, German, Italian, Russian or Spanish) and earn a cumulative GPA of 2.67 or above.

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Application information

Entry requirements

SAIS Europe Diploma: students wishing to take international economics coursework must have completed introductory micro- and macroeconomics before the start of the programme.

Advanced Academic Programs charges a $90 non-refundable application fee per programme application for Summer 2027 and later terms.

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