Dual-Degree and Exchange Programs
Dual-Degree
Applicable degrees: Master of Arts in International Relations
To enhance their graduate education and professional opportunities, Master of Arts in International Relations students may pursue dual-degree in business, law, public administration, public health, public policy, and international diplomacy.
To be admitted to any of the dual-degree programs, students must be accepted by both schools independently. Dual-degree students reduce their time at Johns Hopkins SAIS by one full semester (16 credits) and can normally complete both degrees up to one year faster than if the degrees were completed separately.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Johns Hopkins University Carey School of Business | Master of Business Administration | |
| Wharton School of at the University of Pennsylvania | Master of Business Administration | |
| Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth | Master of Business Administration | |
| Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia | Master of Business Administration | |
| INSEAD | Master of Business Administration | |
| Stanford University School of Law | Juris Doctor | |
| University of Virgina Law School | Juris Doctor | |
| Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health | MS in Public Health | |
| Tsinghua University | ML in International Relations | |
| KDI School of Public Policy and Management | Master of Public Policy, Master of Development Policy, Master of Public Management | |
Students interested in pursuing a dual degree not mentioned above may petition the Office of Academic Affairs for an ad-hoc program of study. Requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Exchange Programs
Applicable degrees: Master of Arts in International Relations, Master of Arts in International Affairs
Participating in an exchange program offers students a unique opportunity to gain new perspectives on their program of study. The school offers four exchange programs for students entering their third semester. Students are selected through an internal application process. The exchange partnerships include:
Hertie School of Governance in Berlin, Germany
Students may enroll in courses offered in the Masters of Public Policy or Masters of International Affairs programs. Courses cover topics such as policy analysis, finance and trade, security and sustainability.
Lee Kuan Yew (LKY) School of Public Policy at the National University of Singapore at the Bukit Timah Campus.
Ranked first in Asia, NUS is a top university with strong global partnerships and faculty who bring real-life policy experience to the classroom. Students take classes taught in English in topics such as urban development, globalization and economic development.
Sciences Po in Paris, France
Students can choose English taught courses within the Paris School of International Affairs, School of Public Affairs, Urban School, European Affairs, Economics & Business, and Communications. In Paris, students can take advantage of the internationally diverse community while being in a capital city that draws leading figures from around the world.