The MAIS programme is a two-year academic programme which centres on the advanced study of politics and international relations, international economics, history, and international and European law. Students have to complete an interdisciplinary thesis in this research-based programme. Equipped with extensive knowledge, strong analytical skills, some language competency, and the experience of an international community, graduates proceed to positions in international organisations, business, and government or to further research and academic careers. The MAIS is a joint Master’s degree of the School of International Studies and the University of Vienna.
Cooperative Degree Programmes
The DA has established cooperative degree programmes with
- The Johns Hopkins University’s Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (Bologna Center), and
- Tufts University’s Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy.
First-year students at the DA have the opportunity to spend a second year in one of the partner institutions, from where, upon the successful completion of the requirements, they are awarded a Master’s degree. Each institution maintains control of admission to its programms.
Exchange Programmes
Exchange programmes have been set up between the Vienna School of International Studies and
- theย Stanford Universityโs Ford Dorsey Program in International Policy Studies (IPS),
- theย MGIMOโs Master Programmes in International Affairs and Political Science,
- the Korea University’sย Graduate School of International Studies (GSIS) MA Programs in International Studies,
- theย CFAU Master Programme in International Relations, and
- theย Hebrew University โ European Forum.
The exchange programmes with MGIMO and KUGSIS are co-funded by the Erasmus+ programme of the European Union. The exchange programme with Stanford is supported by a grant from the foundation of the former US Ambassador to Austria, Ms Susan McCaw.
The Diploma Programme is a one-year postgraduate training course in the theory and practice of international relations. Emphasis is placed, above all, on interdisciplinarity, the implementation of theoretical knowledge in practice and multilingualism. Diploma Programme students acquire the academic, practical and language skills necessary for a successful career in the international arena.
Learn more about the Diploma ProgrammePHD PROGRAMME
โInterdisciplinary International Studiesโ (IIS) is a four-year programme jointly organised by the Vienna School of International Studies and the University of Vienna. The new programme is open to graduates (Master degree) who wish to pursue a research project linking at least two of the four disciplines legal studies, political science, international economics and history.
Learn more about the PhD ProgrammeCOOPERATION PROGRAMME WITH TU WIEN’S CONTINUING EDUCATION CENTER: MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY & INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS (ETIA)
The two-year ETIA programme is a professional masterโs degree programme (Univeritรคtslehrgang*) that offers the opportunity of studying environmental issues both from the technical and the international relations points of view. This interdisciplinary programme is organised in cooperation with TU Wien’s Continuing Education Center. The participants are awarded an academic degree (MSc) of TU Wien. ETIA prepares graduates for high-flying careers as managers and engineers, as well as for political and diplomatic tasks in the fields of environment and sustainable development, where they can rationally assess environmental requirements and actively take part in the shaping of new norms. Professional master programmes like the MSc ETIA focus on professional career development rather than a career in academia.
Vienna School Of International Studies Ranking
country rankย | 57 |
world rankย | 6543 |
University Overview
Established in 1964, Diplomatische Akademie Wien (Vienna School of International Studies) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Vienna (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Bundesministerium fรผr Bildung, Wissenschaft and Forschung, รsterreich (Federal Ministry of Education, Science and Research of Austria), Diplomatische Akademie Wien (DA) is a coeducational Austrian higher education institution. Diplomatische Akademie Wien (DA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as master degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. DA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, as well as administrative services.
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University Identity
University Location
Address | Favoritenstrasse 15a Vienna 1040 Vienna Austria |
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Tel | +43 (1) 505 72 72 |
Fax | +43 (1) 504 22 65 |
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