This dual degree combines IE University’s Master in International Relations with the Master of International Affairs from the prestigious Hertie School in Germany. Over the two years, students explore the complex realm of global affairs, fully immersed in the vibrant cultural settings of Madrid and Berlin.

Carefully curated to match the requirements of the international job market, the Master in International Relations at IE University trains professionals in the complex dynamics that shape global affairs. It’s designed to provide you with the ideas and tools required to effectively lead government agencies, corporations, civil society and multilateral organizations in a fast-changing environment. The program achieves this by providing an experiential learning journey that’s academically outstanding, hands-on, immersive and customizable with three specialization options.

The Master of International Affairs at the Hertie School equips you with the tools needed for international policymaking, along with the practical skills to devise sound policy proposals in a complex global system. Learning how to navigate this multilayered landscape of diverse actors and disciplines is at the heart of the program. You will finish this dual degree ready to design solutions that positively shape the trajectory of our societies in the realms of international security, human rights, governance and beyond.

By merging two outstanding and highly relevant degrees at two world-renowned institutions, you’ll develop a well-rounded, in-depth understanding of the landscape of international relations and affairs. At the same time, you will build experience in two European cities and gain access to two international networks, including a truly vast and worldwide network of alumni, that can help you further your professional goals.