Course
International Relations
Offered by The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy
QS Politics & IR
QS Politics & IR Rank: Top 40 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: parent institution ranking
The Fletcher School at Tufts University is the oldest exclusively graduate school of international affairs in the United States, renowned for its interdisciplinary approach combining law, diplomacy, and international business.
Key advantages
- Oldest exclusively graduate school of international affairs in the USA
- Interdisciplinary law, diplomacy, and business approach
- Small, tight-knit cohort
- Excellent faculty access
- Strong global alumni network in diplomacy
- Boston-area academic ecosystem
- Programme & duration
- MALD: 2 years (full-time)
- Tuition (international)
- Approx. USD $58,000 – $68,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
- Intakes
- Fall (August)
- English requirement
- TOEFL iBT: 100IELTS: 7.0PTE: 68
- Entry requirements
- Bachelor's degree in any discipline with strong academic record. GRE/GMAT may be required. Essays and references required.
Employability & placement
Strong outcomes into diplomatic services, international organisations, and global business roles requiring cross-border expertise.
Student experience
Small, close-knit cohort with strong faculty access. Boston-area location offers a rich academic ecosystem.
Research strengths
Research in international law, diplomacy, and international business.