MS in International Relations Abroad

Study International Relations Internationally

International Relations (IR) degrees open doors to careers in diplomacy, international organisations (UN, World Bank, IMF), NGOs, think tanks, corporate strategy, and global policy. For Indian students, an MS/MA in IR from a reputed international institution adds significant credibility in government, civil services, and global development careers.

Top global destinations and programmes include London School of Economics (IR MSc — world #1), Sciences Po Paris, Columbia University SIPA, Georgetown Walsh School, Johns Hopkins SAIS, Australian National University (Coral Bell School), and University of Melbourne. These programmes cover security studies, global governance, development economics, and diplomacy.

Top Destinations

• UK — LSE (world #1 IR), King's College War Studies; 2-year Graduate visa
• USA — Columbia SIPA, Georgetown Walsh, Johns Hopkins SAIS; STEM OPT where applicable
• France — Sciences Po Paris; Talent Passport visa; 4 years post-study
• Australia — ANU Crawford School; 2-year subclass 485 visa
• Netherlands — Leiden University; EU work rights post-graduation

Career Pathways

IR graduates work at the UN, diplomatic missions, World Bank Group, USAID, DFID, think tanks, corporate global affairs divisions, and media organisations. Indian IFS officers with international master's degrees are increasingly competitive. Entry salaries vary widely: £30,000–£55,000 (UK), USD $55,000–$90,000 (USA).