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Founded in 1933, The Fletcher School stands as the oldest exclusively graduate school of international affairs in the United States.
Current
Dean
(2001-present)
Stephen W. Bosworth
- 2009 Entering Class Statistics
- Faculty & Classroom Statistics
- Professional Degrees
- Mission
262Number of Students
27Average Age
21-57Age Range
42%Non-US
46Countries Represented
59Number of Citizenships
21%Students of Color* as a % of US
49%Male
51%Female
51Number of Full Time Faculty
18Number of Adjuct Faculty
1:9Full Time Faculty
to Student Ratio
160+Classes Offered
22Average Class Size
53%Percentage of Classes under 20 Students
MALD
Master of Arts in Law and Diplomacy
A two-year, highly flexible, interdisciplinary, professional degree in international affairs.
A two-year, highly flexible, interdisciplinary, professional degree in international affairs.
MIBMaster of International Business
A two-year hybrid international business, international affairs master’s degree program.
A two-year hybrid international business, international affairs master’s degree program.
MA
Master of Arts
A one-year degree program designed for mid-career or senior level professionals with eight or more years of professional experience.
A one-year degree program designed for mid-career or senior level professionals with eight or more years of professional experience.
LL.M.Master of Laws
A one-year program in international law for professionals practicing law or for those eligible to practice law.
A one-year program in international law for professionals practicing law or for those eligible to practice law.
GMAPGlobal Master of Arts Program
A twelve month program designed for mid-career or senior level professionals with eight or more years of professional experience. Courses are conducted through a combination of Internet-mediated instruction and three two-week residencies.
A twelve month program designed for mid-career or senior level professionals with eight or more years of professional experience. Courses are conducted through a combination of Internet-mediated instruction and three two-week residencies.
PhDDoctor
of Philosophy
An interdisciplinary, advanced study of international affairs.
An interdisciplinary, advanced study of international affairs.
To educate professionals from around the world and to prepare them for positions of leadership and influence in the national and international arenas.
To increase understanding of international problems and concerns through teaching, research, and publications.
To serve local, national, and international communities in their search to develop relationships of mutual benefit, security, and justice in an increasingly interdependent world.