Americans applying to IR MA/PhD programs overseas

[legallyproper]

I am attending Central European University on a full fellowship to get an MA in International Relations and European Studies. So Budapest here i come!

[verdigris]

As for myself, I ultimately rejected my offer from IHEID in favor of University of Chicago due to better funding and what I perceive to be better prospects for doctoral work in the future should I decide to go that route. However, it wasn't an easy decision for me, and I'm pondering what jobs, internships or other possibilities I might pursue in the next few years to spend some time in Europe to make up for it.

[lecorbeau]

I have accepted my offer to IHEID.

[DualCitizenIR]

I just got into LSE for IR and I think I am most likely to accept.

[Jean Jacques]

Hello everyone,

I have so far been accepted to a number of Masters in Europe, including the Hertie School of Governance in Berlin (two-year MPP), the Graduate Institute Geneva IHEID (MA International Relations, 18 months, PhD fast-track), LSE (one-year MSc International Relations, research track), Cambridge (one-year MPhil International Relations, research track).

In the medium term I am planning to write a doctoral dissertation and am particularly torn between the programs at the LSE and Cambridge, which both have a focus on IR methods training, prepare for future PhD study, and whose departments take on many of the students for subsequent PhD/DPhil study. According to what I have read and heard so far, IR at LSE has a better reputation. Unfortunately LSE tuition is also twice as high and my scholarship would probably not cover all costs there (LSE 17700 GBP vs Cam 8800 GBP).

Any thoughts?

[JAubrey]

Hello everyone,

I have so far been accepted to a number of Masters in Europe, including the Hertie School of Governance in Berlin (two-year MPP), the Graduate Institute Geneva IHEID (MA International Relations, 18 months, PhD fast-track), LSE (one-year MSc International Relations, research track), Cambridge (one-year MPhil International Relations, research track).

In the medium term I am planning to write a doctoral dissertation and am particularly torn between the programs at the LSE and Cambridge, which both have a focus on IR methods training, prepare for future PhD study, and whose departments take on many of the students for subsequent PhD/DPhil study. According to what I have read and heard so far, IR at LSE has a better reputation. Unfortunately LSE tuition is also twice as high and my scholarship would probably not cover all costs there (LSE 17700 GBP vs Cam 8800 GBP).

Any thoughts?

Go to Cambridge and don't look back. Is LSE ranked higher than Cantab in IR? Yes. All things being otherwise equal will a 'Tab lose out to an LSE graduate? No.

Save the money, go to the better institution, and have a lot better experience not to mention network.

[DualCitizenIR]

I agree with JAubrey, Jean Jacques... Follow the money (or in this case, lower tuition). Otherwise those two programs are basically a wash ranking- and quality-wise and neither would be a bad choice IMO for what you want to do.

[JAubrey]

Also if you need help selecting a college choice at Cambridge feel free to PM me.

[legallyproper]

Washdc I'm with you after my masters at CEU in Budapest I'm headed to Georgetown MAGES with a full ride and FLAS for Spanish (free degree plus stipdend) so totally agree

[saintsfan86]

Hey guys, I applied to the MSc IR program at LSE and was placed on the reserve list. Was wondering if there is anyone else who is also on the list?