The Fletcher School of Tufts University is a leading graduate school offering a range of professional degrees in international affairs.
Tufts University, The Fletcher School
USA
Tufts University’s Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy
When The Fletcher School opened in 1933, in the midst of the Great Depression, it was an act of hope in a time of despair and a boost to internationalism in a time of isolationism. Today, as the oldest exclusively graduate school of international affairs in the United States, we continue to meet the demands of a world in which the only constant is change.
The Fletcher School offers students a unique environment in which to acquire the knowledge, skills, tools, and preparation needed to excel in a highly competitive global economy. Students benefit from Fletcher’s vibrant and supportive community of students, scholars, alumni, and practitioners, a community fostered by small classes, accessible faculty members, and a strong network of alumni. The School’s flexible multidisciplinary program of study allows students to design a curriculum that meets their own academic and professional goals. Fletcher graduates pursue a broad array of careers in government, business, and international and non-profit organizations. A Fletcher education is an important step toward becoming a leader with a global perspective.
Each year, Fletcher graduates accept challenging positions in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors, as well as with international organizations. Fletcher prepares students for careers in applied research, business, development, economics, foreign affairs, international law, and policy analysis. Among the most popular career fields are:
Banking & Finance
Conflict Resolution
Consulting
Development
Diplomacy
Economic Policy (fiscal and monetary)
Energy & Environment Policy
Entrepreneurship
Governance & Rule of Law
Human Rights and Criminal Justice
Humanitarian Assistance
International Public Law
Microfinance
Negotiation & Mediation
Political Risk & Intelligence
Project Management & Evaluation
Refugees & Migration
Research & Think Tanks
Technology & Innovation
Transitional Justice
Security & Military Affairs
Program Info
Type of Course:
- Full-time Online/Low Residency MA: Global Master of Arts Program (GMAP): A 12-month blended master’s degree program in international affairs designed for mid-career and senior-level international professionals and business executives. By combining internet-mediated instruction with three two-week residencies, students are able to remain at their jobs while earning a Fletcher MA.
- Full-time MIB: Master of International Business (MIB): A two-year hybrid international business/international affairs degree program.
Accreditation:
NEASC, CIHE, APSIA
Ranking:
Foreign Policy "Top Master's Programs for International Relations" ranks Tufts University at number six in the world.
Starting Dates:
August (Fall) or January (Spring)
Length of Course:
- GMAP: 12 months
- MIB: 2 years
Application Deadlines:
- GMAP: Rolling admissions
- MIB: October 15, November 15, January 10, March 1
Student Body
Number of nationalities: 70+
Percentage of international students: 50%
Men/Women Ratio: 50:50
Age Range: 21-70
Length of Work Experience:
- GMAP: 8+ years of experience; average is 17
- MIB: No minimum, but 3-5 preferred
Admissions
GMAP Admission Requirements:
- Application Form
- Application Fee ($80)
- CV/Resume
- Two Letters of Recommendation
- Two essay questions
- Official Academic Transcript(s)
- Letter of understanding from employer
- GMAT/GRE not required TOEFL not required
MIB Admission Requirements:
- Application Form
- Application Fee ($80)
- CV/Resume
- Two Letters of Recommendation
- Two essay questions
- Official Academic Transcript(s)
- GRE or GMAT scores: The Fletcher School's Committee on Admissions views standardized test scores as part of the applicant's total application, but not the most important part. The Admissions Committee does not have a minimum requirement for GRE or GMAT test scores. In recent years the middle 50% GRE verbal score has been in the 68th - 94th percentile range, the middle 50% GRE quantitative score in the 47th - 76th percentile range, and the middle 50% GRE analytical writing in the 49th - 92nd percentile range. For the GMAT, the middle 50% has been in the 56th - 85th percentile range.
- TOEFL/IELTS/PTE: A score of 100 on the Internet-based TOEFL (IBT) (with sub-scores of 25 on each section), 7 on the IELTS (with sub-scores of 7 on each section), or 68 on the PTE is generally considered evidence of sufficient English language ability for graduate study at The Fletcher School.
- Evaluative Interview (optional)
Costs for GMAP
Tuition fees: USD $78,496
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Room & board |
Included |
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Books and supplies |
Included |
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Apple Macbook Air Laptop |
Included |
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Career Coaching Sessions |
Included |
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Health insurance/Health services fee* |
N/A |
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Costs for MIB
Tuition fees: $52,952
Estimate for accommodation/living costs, insurance:
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Room & board - on-campus (estimated) |
$10,106 |
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Room & board - off-campus (estimated) |
$15,000 |
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Books and supplies (estimated) |
$800 |
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Health services fee |
$812 |
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Health insurance fee* |
$2,460 |
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Personal expenses (estimated) |
$3,000 |