If you are interested in a career in diplomacy and international relations, it would be greatly beneficial to pursue a masters. The Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs (APSIA) is a group of 42 member schools, and 37 affiliates globally, which all deal with this realm. These schools, as they are associated through this wider umbrella, foster co-operation and communication, ensuring that you as a student have a great, rich experience which will prepare you for a career in diplomacy.
These are some of the schools:
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Sciences Po / Paris Institute of Political Studies - with a long and rich history originating in 1872, Sciences Po was founded by French intellectuals, politicians and businessmen. It has a significant standing in education for law, politics, international relations and other related social sciences.
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Harvard University - through the Harvard Kennedy School, a highly reputable institution with a strong standing in politics and international relations, which can also boast many alumni including 20 heads of state
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Diplomatic Academy of Vienna - going back to 1754 to its establishment by Empress Maria Theresa with the express purpose of training diplomats, this school has a rich tradition in diplomacy. Being solely a postgraduate school, they offer a range of courses in law, political sciences and other social sciences
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Hertie School - located in Berlin, this postgraduate school offers a range of masters and PhD courses in governance, international relations and more, there is also a strong diversity with over 95 countries represented