Admission deadlines:

Fall – February 1
Spring – October 1

Recommendations required:

Three (3) recommendations; two (2) recommendations for applicants with more than eight years of professional experience or an advanced degree.

Prior academic records:

Transcripts are required from all colleges and universities attended, whether or not credit was earned, the program was completed, or the credit appears as transfer credit on another transcript.  Unofficial transcripts from all colleges and universities attended should be uploaded to your online application.  Official transcripts are required only of applicants who are offered admission.

If academic records are in a language other than English, English language translations must be provided.  The English translations alone should be uploaded into the online application.  Official transcripts and certified English translations will be required of applicants who are offered admission.

Statement of purpose:

For your Statement of Purpose, choose one of these options:

In an essay of approximately 500 words, state your purpose in undertaking graduate study at the Elliott School of International Affairs. As part of your statement of purpose, describe your academic and research interests, career objectives, and how a degree from the Elliott School will enable you to achieve your goals. Please be specific.

OR

In an essay of approximately 500 words, please discuss an issue of international importance you wish to address in your professional career. Please include how the Elliott School and the academic program to which you have applied will prepare you to address this global issue.

International applicants only: 

PLEASE NOTE: International applicants who require a student visa are not eligible for admission to this program.

Elliott School programs require the following minimum English language test scores for admission:

• Academic IELTS: an overall band score of 7.0 with no individual band score below 6.0; or
• TOEFL: 600 on paper-based, or 100 on Internet-based