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Undergraduate

BA in International Studies

PhD

PhD in International Relations

Master's

Dual Degrees

Domestic

BA/MA
JD/MA (International Affairs)
MAT/MA (International Peace and Conflict Resolution)
MBA/MA
MTS/MA (International Peace and Conflict Resolution or International Development) through the Wesley Theological Seminary.

International

Virtual Tour of the School of International Service

Take a virtual tour of the School of International Service at American University in Washington, DC.

The School of International Service is a top-10 school for international relations

SIS Ranked a Top School in the World for International Relations

Garret Martin and Christine Gettings led a student trip to Belgium as part of a seminar on NATO.

What We Did This Summer

The outside of a white factory in Germany with Volkswagen written on the side

Analysis: Volkswagen Considers Plant Closures in Germany

SIS Welcomes Sarah Khan

SIS professor Hansong Li is shown beside text that states "Welcome, New Faculty"

SIS Welcomes Professor Hansong Li

Listen now to the latest episode: How to Get a Job in International Affairs

Developing an Expertise in International Trade

Rochelle Osei-Tutu, SIS/MA '16

Senior Policy Advisor, International Trade Administration

IER equipped me with knowledge of international trade theory and history.

I think the unique experience that's offered through the IER program is that you can focus on the niche that you want to develop. I realized that I was interested in international trade, so I was able to take courses on the political economy as well as digital trade and trade theory. That helped me form the foundation that I needed for my job at the International Trade Administration.

Learn more about Osei-Tutu’s time in the IER program.

SIS by the numbers

Ranked in the Top 10

for graduate and undergraduate programs in international relations

According to Foreign Policy magazine

number 1

ranked Model UN team in North America (2023-24)

According to Best Delegate

number 1

top Peace Corps Volunteer-producing institution among medium size universities (2023)

According to Peace Corps Rankings

Global Elections Tracker

During the run-up to the US presidential election in November 2024, SIS is tracking national elections globally. Individual results may help highlight trends in democratization and democratic backsliding.

View all upcoming elections