Welcome to the International Affairs Program!

We are proud to announce we are accepting applications into our two new graduate majors:
Asian Studies and Russian/East European Studies for Fall 2026 and beyond!

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  • Welcome to FSU's International Affairs program!

    FSU's International Affairs program helps prepare students for international careers in the public and private sectors, such as positions in government, business, non-governmental and non-profit organizations, journalism, research, and teaching.

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    Specialize in Russian and Eastern European Studies: Master's Program

    Build the foundation for competitive PhD admissions.

  • Promotional flyer for Florida State University’s Master's of International Affairs General Track, 31 credit hours, offered by the College of Social Sciences & Public Policy. Features photos of European landmarks and students on study abroad. The curriculum breakdown includes Core Coursework, 7 credit hours, covering Seminar in IA, Problems of Globalism, Colloquium in IA, and Careers in IA. Required Research Methods, 6 credit hours, across two social science methods courses. An Area of Concentration, 12 credit hours, to design a specialized focus such as International Development, Emergency Management, or Intel and National Security. Electives, 6 credit hours. Application deadlines are listed for Spring, Domestic applicants: Oct. 1. International applicants: Nov. 1. Deadlines for Fall, Domestic applicants: Feb. 1. International applicants: Jan. 15. The flyer prompts prospective students to

    International Affairs Graduate Programs

    We are accepting applications for both domestic and international students to our graduate majors.

  • Promotional flyer for Florida State University’s Master's in International Affairs, Asian Studies Major. Features photos of students studying in Asian settings, including posing by a stone landmark and working in a rice field. The program overview states that the major develops competence in regionally specific language, history, culture, and contemporary settings of Asian countries, prepares students for international careers in the public and private sector, offers optional graduate certificates: Emergency Management and Homeland Security, U.S. Intelligence Studies, or Cyber Intelligence. Serves as a stepping stone into specialized doctoral programs. Requires foreign language proficiency in Chinese, Japanese, Arabic, or another approved Asian language. Application deadlines are listed for Spring: Oct. 1 and Fall: Feb. 1. Application requirements: official transcripts, statement of purpose, resume/CV, 2 letters of recommendation, and a note for international applicants to check requirements at bit.ly/FSU-intl-admit. The flyer prompts prospective students to

    Asian Studies Graduate Major

    With our Major in Asian Studies, study the political, economic, language, history, and culture of Asian cultural regions or countries!

  • Promotional flyer for Florida State University’s Master's in International Affairs, Russian and East European Studies Major. Features photos of students studying abroad in European settings, including posing in front of a historic stone bridge in Mostar and a historic European city square. The program overview states that the REES major develops competence in regionally specific language, history, culture, and contemporary political and economic settings of Russia and Eastern Europe. Prepares students for international careers in the public and private sector and offers optional graduate certificates: Emergency Management and Homeland Security, U.S. Intelligence Studies, or Cyber Intelligence. Serves as an excellent stepping stone into a specialized doctoral program, and requires foreign language proficiency in Russian, Serbo-Croatian, or another East-European language. Application deadlines are listed for Spring: Oct. 1 and Fall: Feb. 1. Application requirements: official transcripts, statement of purpose, resume/CV, 2 letters of recommendation, and a note for international applicants to check requirements at bit.ly/FSU-intl-admit. The flyer prompts prospective students to

    Russian & Eastern European Studies Graduate Major

    Through our Major in Russian & Eastern European Studies, students learn the nature of these regions, exploring their historical, economic, political, and cultural contexts!

  • Promotional flyer for Florida State University’s Master's in International Affairs, International Affairs Major. Features photos of students in international academic settings, including a group posing on steps in front of international flags. The program overview states that the major is designed to develop a graduate student's competence in language, history, culture, and contemporary political and economic settings in the international community. Prepares students for international careers in the public and private sector and offers optional graduate certificates: Intel & National Security, Emergency Management, and International Development. Serves as an excellent stepping stone into a specialized doctoral program, and includes a foreign language requirement to demonstrate language proficiency in a modern foreign language via coursework through the 2000 level, exam scores, and other methods listed on the program website. Application deadlines are listed for Spring: Oct. 1 and Fall: Feb. 1. Application requirements: official transcripts, statement of purpose, resume/CV, 2 letters of recommendation, and a note for international applicants to check requirements at bit.ly/FSU-intl-admit. The flyer prompts prospective students to

    International Affairs Graduate Major

    Through our International Affairs Major, students prepare for careers in both public and private sectors internationally, through the study of history, language, culture, economics, and more!

  • Undergraduate Specialization

    FSU’s International Affairs undergraduate programs equip students with global knowledge and skills for careers in government, business, NGOs, and international organizations.

  • Why Study IA?

    Why Study International Affairs?

    Watch our video to learn and explore various reasons why you should consider a degree in International Affairs.

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    International Affairs Internships

    Browse this list of internship opportunities, and be prepared to fill out an application to get your internship approved for credit.

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Preparing Students for International Careers

The International Affairs Program helps prepare students for international careers in the public and private sectors, such as positions in government, business, non-governmental and non-profit organizations, journalism, research, and teaching. Additionally, each program may serve as a vehicle for a more specialized doctoral program, usually within one of the disciplines represented by the participating departments.

Located at 211 Bellamy, we offer International Affairs programs at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Our programs feature fields of study which may be individually tailored to fit each student’s unique career aspirations.

In these programs, students also can intern and study abroad, furthering their experience with firsthand, real-world scenarios.

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Undergraduate Program

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Graduate Program

Learn more about obtaining a Master of Science (MS) or Master of Arts (MA) in International Affairs

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Career Paths

The International Affairs major opens up opportunities in a variety of sectors.

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Study Abroad

Study abroad scholarships are available for majors in International Affairs. Learn more.

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FSU is waiving the GRE as a requirement for admission to certain master’s and specialist degree programs until the end of 2026.

Students select approved courses from the participating departments of:

Anthropology
Economics
Geography
History
Law
Modern Languages
Philosophy
Urban & Regional Planning
Public Administration
Religion
Sociology
Political Science
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