MA International and Regional Studies at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Programme overview

The Masters in International and Regional Studies (MIRS) combines an interdisciplinary curriculum, regional or thematic expertise, methodological training and international experience to prepare students for global careers in academia, private and public sectors.

Faculty: College of Literature, Science, and the Arts | Department: International Institute | Duration: 9 credits core plus 27 credits specialization | Intake: Fall; deadline December 15 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Ann Arbor, MI, United States

What you will study

MIRS requirements of 9 credits, a language proficiency requirement and a 27-credit specialization, in a regional or thematic track anchored in an International Institute center: African, Chinese, Islamic, Japanese, Middle Eastern and North African, Russian/East European/Eurasian, South Asian, or Southeast Asian Studies.

Career pathways

Global careers in academia, private and public sectors.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Programme: apply online through the Rackham Graduate School for Fall admission only; application deadline December 15 with portal opening in the first week of September. Dual-degree applicants must apply to both programs. Notification in mid-February.

Intake: Fall; deadline December 15

Duration: 9 credits core plus 27 credits specialization

Apply through the official page: https://rackham.umich.edu/admissions/applying/

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