Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent. All incoming M.A. students must complete introductory microeconomics and introductory macroeconomics courses (receiving a grade of B- or higher) prior to enrolling at SAIS. Completion of these courses is recommended but not required to apply to SAIS.
Volunteer positions, internships and employment all are encouraged. While international experience is strongly recommended, students should be able to show their interest in the field of international relations.
All SAIS students must have proven English proficiency. Students whose native language is not English must demonstrate their preparation in the English language via strong TOEFL or IELTS scores. The TOEFL/IELTS test requirement may be waived for individuals who have received their undergraduate degree from an accredited institution where English is the language of instruction in a country where English is an official language.
Most non-U.S. students at SAIS enter the United States using either F-1 student or J-1 exchange visitor visas–student category. Since a student’s academic career can span several years, we encourage you to keep copies of all immigration-related documents related to your stay. This includes copies of your passport, I-20s, DS-2019s, as well as any applications and correspondence submitted to the government for immigration-related benefits, etc.
All non-European Union citizens at SAIS Bologna enter Italy using a student visa. The visa wil be valid for the duration of the academic year.
Students must be admitted separately to each school, satisfying the admissions requirements of both institutions. Students interested in pursuing dual degrees from SAIS and a two-year program must either apply to the schools simultaneously or be admitted to the second school by the end of their first year at the first school. Students interested in pursuing dual SAIS and law degrees must apply simultaneously to each school, apply to the law school before completion of the first year of the SAIS degree program or apply to SAIS before the second year of law study has been completed.
| Tuition | $22,010 |
|---|---|
| Room | $1,100 |
| Board | $2,000 |
| Health Insurance | $1,900 |
| Books and Supplies | $80 |
| Travel Allowance | $3,326** |
| Personal Expenses | $2,000** |
| Direct Loan Fees | $410 |
| Matriculation Fee | $500 |
| Total | $33,326 |
*2012-2013 academic year
**Average amount based on survey responses from former students
| Tuition | $39,748* |
|---|---|
| Room | $12,150 |
| Board | $4,500 |
| Health Insurance | $2,050 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 |
| Travel Allowance | $1,000 |
| Personal Expenses | $3,000 |
| Direct Loan Fees | $1,200** |
| Cafeteria Fee | $200 |
| Total | $65,348 |
Please note: entering students pay a one time matriculation fee of $500.
*Subject to change. Tuition will be finalized by the Board of Trustees in May 2013.
**Estimated based on Average debt at SAIS from the 2012-2013 academic year. Loan fees will vary based on the amount that you borrow from year to year.
| Tuition | €31,533* |
|---|---|
| Room and Board | €8,500 |
| Health Insurance | €1,520 |
| Books and Supplies | €540 |
| Travel Allowance | €2,150 |
| Personal Expenses | €1,850 |
| Direct Loan Fees | €891*** |
| Total | €46,984** |
1. Bologna Center tuition and expenses are in EURO currency. In order to provide protection against a drop in value of the U.S. Dollar, the Bologna Center will put a ceiling on the tuition charged. 2. The above estimates are based on survey data from current students and actual rental costs provided by the student housing consultant. Figures are for single students sharing apartments. ** Please note: entering students pay a one-time matriculation fee of €385 Euros. ***Estimated based on Average debt at SAIS from the 2012-2013 academic year. Loan fees will vary based on the amount that you borrow from year to year.
All M.A. students are required to complete a program capstone in order to graduate. This is an integrative project or experience within the non-International Economics concentration and requires an assessment. It is at the discretion of program directors to determine what constitutes a capstone. Generally, a capstone should be completed in a student’s second year. Some programs may choose to allow the M.A. Oral Exam, to compete for honors, as one of the capstone options.
All candidates must concentrate their studies in two programs, one of which must be International Economics. Students select their second concentration from one of the global themes or regions of the world programs. A student usually takes six courses to meet a concentration requirement. Students must consult with the director of their chosen second program or with their adviser in order to plan an appropriate course of study.
M.A. candidates must pass either an examination or a class in at least two of these four core subjects:
M.A. students are expected to pass the two required core exams by the beginning of their final semester. Certain programs require specific core exams be completed prior to the start of the student's third semester.
Before graduation, M.A. candidates must pass examinations (reading, listening, speaking and in some cases, writing) to show proficiency in one of the following 17 languages: Arabic, Burmese, Chinese, English (non-native English speakers), French, German, Hindi-Urdu, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Persian (Farsi), Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Thai or Vietnamese. Regional studies programs may require a proficiency examinations in a language specific to that region.
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