About International Studies at UW
UW offers two ways to complete your international studies master’s degree: the traditional
master’s program or the joint degree with the environment and natural resources graduate
program. Combining international studies with environment and natural resources allows
you to study and apply innovative approaches to address issues in environmental and
natural resource management from a global studies perspective.
Whichever path you take, you’ll have the flexibility, resources and support to create
a master’s program in international studies that fits your goals and interests. Because
the world needs more relentless curiosity.
Application Deadline
- August 15
Admission Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in any major
- 3.0 GPA
- GRE/GMAT NOT required
How to Apply
Please visit our program admission webpage for more details.
International Studies Graduate Minor
Interested in international studies? Consider a graduate international studies minor! Students graduating with this minor will be able to recognize and appreciate the historical, political, social, cultural and economic dimensions of international processes and issues, integrating these into an interdisciplinary perspective.
Learn MoreWhat Can You Do With an International Studies Master’s Degree?
With a master’s degree in international studies, you can pursue careers that span global policy, diplomacy, international development, and cross-cultural communication. Graduates often work in government agencies, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), international businesses, research institutions, and intergovernmental bodies like the United Nations.
Job titles might include:
- Foreign Service Officer or Diplomat
- International Development Specialist
- Intelligence Analyst
- Global Program Manager
- Policy Advisor
- Humanitarian Aid Coordinator
- International Trade Specialist
- Research Analyst
- Nonprofit or NGO Director
- Cultural Affairs Officer
UW alumni earn jobs with international studies master’s degrees working for government organizations, global environmental stewardship organizations and nongovernmental organizations such as these:
- Congressional offices in Washington, D.C.
- Foreign embassies and foreign service
- Peace Corps
Our alumni are well prepared for Ph.D. programs and have moved on to institutions such as Cambridge University, London School of Economics, University of Chicago and Denver University.
A master’s in international studies prepares you for global careers in diplomacy, development, business and nonprofits by building strong skills in policy analysis, research and cross-cultural communication. The program offers deep insight into global issues like human rights, conflict and trade, often with opportunities for language study or international experience. It also provides a competitive edge for roles in government, NGOs and international organizations or as a foundation for further academic study.
Top-Tier Study Abroad Funding
The University of Wyoming offers some of the best funding opportunities of any public university in the United States for students to study abroad. This means funding field research for your graduate thesis is significantly less expensive here than at other international studies master’s programs across the country.
