Applying for the MAS-IA
Thank you for your interest in applying to the School of International Relations and Pacific Studies' (IR/PS) Master of Advanced Studies in International Affairs (MAS-IA) degree program. We look forward to working with you throughout the process of completing your application for admission.
Fall 2010 Applications Deadlines
Second round deadline: January 15, 2010
Applications will be considered until May 31, 2010, contingent upon availability of space.
Application Information
IR/PS uses the UC San Diego Office of Graduate Studies' online application system.
The online application is meant to make the process of applying as easy and convenient as possible. Once you begin your application you have the ability to log in and out of the system and make edits to your application as many times as you wish. However, you can only submit your application one time. If you have updates to any information you have submitted, please notify the Office of Admissions.
Application Materials
Application to the MAS-IA program requires the submission of the materials listed below. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that all application materials are received by the application deadline. All materials, except official academic transcript(s), can be submitted through the online application.
You can access the online application through the UC San Diego graduate application website: https://graduateapp.ucsd.edu.
The application requires the following:
• Personal statement
• Three letters of recommendation
• Standardized tests:TOEFL- All international applicants whose native language is not English and whose undergraduate education was conducted in a language other than English must demonstrate proficiency in the English language by taking and receiving passing scores on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).
GRE or GMAT test scores are not required.
You will also need to submit official academic transcript(s). It is required that official transcripts are mailed to the Office of Admissions in an unopened envelope sealed by the university's registrar.
Mailing Supplemental IR/PS Application Materials
Except for transcripts, all application materials can be submitted electronically either through the online application or by email to the IR/PS Office of Admissions. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that all application materials are received by the deadline.
Send any materials that cannot be submitted electronically to the address below.
IR/PS Office of Admissions
Re: MAS- IA
University of California, San Diego
9500 Gilman Drive, #0520
La Jolla, CA 92093-0520
United States of America
Thank you again for your interest in IR/PS.
Click here for MAS-IA program information.
For additional information or to discuss your career objectives please contact the GLI Executive Education program at (858) 534- 7420.
For application information please contact the Office of Admissions.
