Masters of Arts


in International Affairs

Details

Prior to Attending

General

This program entails two years of study at SAIS Bologna. Students who wish to enter this program (except for those coming from our partner institutions) are initially admitted to the SAIS M.A. and must submit an M.A.I.A. application during their first semester of study at SAIS Bologna. Students are selected on the basis of their performance in the first semester, their academic potential, and a research proposal that will become the subject of their M.A.I.A. thesis in the second year. A prerequisite for non-native English-speakers is to have passed the written section of an English proficiency examination.

Language

For the M.A.I.A., non-native English speakers must pass a comprehensive proficiency examination to demonstrate the required competence in English. Those students who attend one year at SAIS Bologna and apply for the M.A.I.A. program during their first semester must pass all four sections of the English proficiency prior to admission to the M.A.I.A., i.e. in September or January. Those students who come from one of our partner institutions and enter as second year M.A.I.A. students must pass all four sections of the English proficiency by the end of their year in Bologna, i.e. May. Nevertheless, the written section of the exam must be taken by all non-native English speakers, M.A.I.A. applicants included, during orientation week.

All native English-speaking candidates must pass a written and oral proficiency examination in one of the languages offered at the Center.

Cost of Attendance

Estimated Cost of Attendance
2013-14 Academic Year
Bologna, Italy Campus
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.

Prior to Graduating

There are two categories of M.A.I.A. students: Those who do the dual degree with one of our partner institutions and those who do the entire M.A.I.A. at SAIS Bologna. For the former, students must pass six courses and write a thesis. For the latter, students must complete 14 courses and write a thesis.

Language

For the M.A.I.A., non-native English speakers must pass a comprehensive proficiency examination to demonstrate the required competence in English. Those students who attend one year at SAIS Bologna and apply for the MAIA program during their first semester must pass all four sections of the English proficiency prior to admission to the MAIA, i.e. in September or January. Those students who come from one of our partner institutions and enter as second year MAIA students must pass all four sections of the English proficiency by the end of their year in Bologna, i.e. May. Nevertheless, the written section of the exam must be taken by all non-native English speakers, MAIA applicants included, during orientation week.

Native English speakers must pass a written and oral proficiency examination by the end of the second year in one of the seven languages offered at SAIS Bologna.

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