Browse all School of International Service degrees & programs

Undergraduate

BA in International Studies

PhD

PhD in International Relations

Master's

Dual Degrees

Domestic

BA/MA
JD/MA (International Affairs)
MAT/MA (International Peace and Conflict Resolution)
MBA/MA
MTS/MA (International Peace and Conflict Resolution or International Development) through the Wesley Theological Seminary.

International

Virtual Tour of the School of International Service

Take a virtual tour of the School of International Service at American University in Washington, DC.

Ainsley Ghaman sits on the edge of the concrete sign for School of International Service

From LA to DC: My First Year at American University

SIS students Paula Akakpo, Megha Rastogi, and Flynn Gray present at NCUR

SIS Students Shine at NCUR

close up of the leavened flatbread, roti on a plate with a checkered napkin

How Roti Helps Us Understand Gender, Identity, and Heritage

Experts Share Essential Books and Films for Genocide Awareness Month

Coach and Members of the 2025 Cyber 9/12 Team smile and pose

Pressure-Tested Policy Solutions for Cyber Security Simulation

US Immigration Realities and Futures with a graphic of a permanent resident ID card and a passport.

Developing an Expertise in International Trade

Rochelle Osei-Tutu, SIS/MA '16

Senior Policy Advisor, International Trade Administration

IER equipped me with knowledge of international trade theory and history.

I think the unique experience that's offered through the IER program is that you can focus on the niche that you want to develop. I realized that I was interested in international trade, so I was able to take courses on the political economy as well as digital trade and trade theory. That helped me form the foundation that I needed for my job at the International Trade Administration.

Learn more about Osei-Tutu’s time in the IER program.

SIS by the numbers

Ranked in the Top 10

for graduate and undergraduate programs in international relations

According to Foreign Policy magazine

number 1

ranked Model UN team in North America (2023-24)

According to Best Delegate

number 1

top Peace Corps Volunteer-producing institution among medium size universities (2023)

According to Peace Corps Rankings

Global Elections Tracker

We’ve established the SIS Global Elections Tracker as a resource for keeping apprised of politics at the national level—to promote active engagement and analysis. Individual results may help highlight trends in democratization and democratic backsliding.

View all upcoming elections