MGA Global Affairs at University of Notre Dame

Programme overview

The Keough School of Global Affairs offers a two-year professional Master of Global Affairs (MGA) degree designed to cultivate highly skilled, effective, and ethical leaders across governments, non-governmental organizations, and the private sector. Students specialize in one of three programs: Governance and Policy, International Peace Studies, or Sustainable Development. Through these programs, they gain in-depth knowledge and enhance their analytical and practical skills. A key component of the MGA degree is the funded practical field experience, where students forge enduring partnerships with leading global organizations, practitioners, and policymakers, and spend several months working in the field to develop integrated solutions to global challenges. Last updated: 09/28/2026 Minimum residency: 2 years minimum.

Faculty: The Graduate School | Department: Global Affairs | Study mode: full-time | Location: Notre Dame, IN, United States

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Entry requirements

Graduate School application materials: GRE General Test optional; TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo for non-native speakers of English; Curriculum vitae or resume; Statement of intent; Three letters of recommendation; Unofficial transcripts from each post-secondary institution required at the time of application. (Official transcript showing conferral of a bachelor's degree due upon enrollment.) Application deadline: Dec. 15.

USD 69,110 a year (2026-27). Master of Global Affairs tuition for the academic year 2026-27. Excludes technology, health centre access and student activity fees. Source

Notre Dame Law School admits new Juris Doctor students for the fall term only.

Notre Dame MBA application rounds: Early Action September 10, 2026; Round 1 October 20, 2026; Round 2 January 7, 2027; Round 3 March 17, 2027. The application fee is $175, paid by credit card.

Executive MBA application rounds: Early Action September 10, 2026; Round 1 October 20, 2026; Round 2 January 7, 2027; Round 3 March 17, 2027. The application fee is $100, paid by credit card.

Juris Doctor Regular Decision: the application opens September 1 and closes March 1, with supporting documents due by March 10. The application fee is $75, payable by credit card.

Apply through the official page: https://graduateschool.nd.edu/admissions/

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