MIA

A career with global impact is within your reach at IU

Indiana University’s Master of International Affairs (MIA) is respected, accessible for all, and affordable. In as little as one year, you can gain the skills, experience, and connections you need to elevate your career and broaden your impact. Through the combined expertise and support of the top-ranked O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs and the renowned Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies, IU’s MIA degree will prepare you for a wide range of career options on the international stage.

A master’s degree in international affairs is often a program—and career track—only attainable at an elite price. However, we believe in developing the leaders of tomorrow who have the most merit, so our MIA is consciously priced to be one of the most affordable degrees of its kindallowing our top-ranked education to be accessibleto anyone with the talent and passion to pursue a career in diplomacy, international affairs,or global policy.And, to fully ensure that our program is fully attainable to those with merit, 75% of O’Neill graduate students also receive funding awards of 25% or more—on top of our competitive base pricing. 

 

Global Leadership Program

Get a jumpstart on your international career while completing your coursework through intensive, immersive, and impactful international internship opportunities in locations including Portugal and Brazil. Fellowships are available to fund your participation. 

75% of O’Neill master’s students receive funding packages of at least 25%

Competitive funding packages are available to assist in making our top-ranked school affordable. 

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Earn your MIA degree faster with credit for experience. During the application process, our admissions team can help determine if your prior experience qualifies for a credit reduction of up to 6 hours, reducing the time and overall cost of the program.

Small school experience with big benefits

The O’Neill School and Hamilton Lugar School together offer the unique combination of a supportive tight-knit community with all the resources of a Big 10 university. This means you experience one-on-one mentorship while learning firsthand from experts in every field, develop close and lasting relationships with your classmates, and gain access to leaders and practitioners from across the globe—all at a more affordable cost than many other top-tier schools.