At Fletcher, we don’t just study global affairs, we shape them.
Fletcher transforms the world through people and ideas. Our mission is to educate leaders and advance solutions through government, business and civil society. Since our founding in 1933, Fletcher has innovated the study, research and practice of international affairs, law and business. We work at the intersections of the most complex global challenges in a constantly evolving and uncertain world.
We are proudest when our faculty, students and graduates change the world for the better—whether by tackling global challenges through their work, reshaping how the world understands them or advancing bold new solutions.
Our Vision: Transforming the world through people and ideas
Our Mission: Educating leaders and advancing solutions to complex global problems through government, business, and civil society
What Sets Fletcher apart?
Our holistic educational approach in and outside the classroom. Your career will likely span the public, private and civil sectors, as will the challenges you work to address. At Fletcher, our interdisciplinary education prepares you to succeed in meaningful work across industries and around the world.
The unique richness of our community—spanning disciplines, geographies and careers— further complements our curriculum, creating dialogue that is both rigorous and relevant. When you join Fletcher, you’re one of us for life, connecting with an unrivaled global network. We’re particularly proud of our;
- Lifelong global alumni community of more than 11,000 "Fletcherites" spread across 148 countries that pride themselves in their unique bond to each other
- Faculty of globally sought-after experts and practitioners who invest personally in your academic journey
- Far-reaching experiential education that puts students into the real-world scenarios they will encounter throughout their careers
- Forward-looking and interdisciplinary approach to teaching that blends international affairs, law and business through internal expertise. We have particular depth in technology policy, sustainable development, global governance, conflict resolution, diplomacy, security studies and the digital economy.
- Exceptionally diverse student body (50% international) who enrich and inform the experience inside and outside the classroom
- Outstanding research culture that examines cutting-edge questions and challenges across our globe
- Dynamic location on the outskirts of one of the most intellectually stimulating cities in the world, rich with opportunities to learn, engage and explore
Who Comes to Fletcher?
Whether you're looking to build upon your existing skills, at a crossroads seeking clarity for your path forward or in search of world-class, real-time, focused training in a specific field, Fletcher has a program for you.
- Students who share our commitment to solving global problems, and who seek to join and be active contributors to a lifelong community of global professionals
- Employers looking for graduates who can analyze problems across disciplines and lead at the intersections of those disciplines
- Managers seeking relevant, real-world training for their rising employees
- Partners aiming to collaborate with our faculty, students and alumni to address today's most daunting problems
Reach out to learn how a Fletcher program will help you achieve your professional goals and increase your value to your current organization or your next employer.
