Penn State School of International Affairs
Advance Your Global Career
The School of International Affairs helps prepare students for career success in the fields of policy, diplomacy, security, development, and more. Become a global leader at SIA!
Flexibility at its finest.
Penn State School of International Affairs (SIA) gives you the power and flexibility to customize your program options. This will allow you to focus on what's most important to you and your career.
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Learn by doing
Engage in role-playing simulations, briefings, negotiations, mock trials, drafting project proposals, and more.
At SIA you will gain expertise in contemporary global issues while learning the fundamentals of international relations that will shape the world for decades to come.
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Grow your network
Internationally recognized scholars and seasoned former officials comprise our faculty of engaging and passionate educators.
Their connections become your connections.
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“I look back very fondly on my time with SIA. I had the incredible opportunity to learn from some of the leading experts in their fields, and the amount of life experience and skills I learned were crucial to my professional development. I would absolutely recommend SIA to other students.”
Sarah Fusco, Class of 2019, Business Development Specialist, Center for Naval Analysis
SIA At a Glance
Class of 2027
50
Students
13
U.S. States
19
Countries
25
Languages
25
Undergraduate Majors
36%
First-gen graduate students
2
U.S. military members
2
Fulbright recipients
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January 13, 2026
Former Amb. & Prof. Emeritus Dennis Jett shares thoughts in new piece, "Jack Smith tells the true story of what happened on Jan. 6th"
January 06, 2026
Former Amb. & Prof. Emeritus Dennis Jett: Sound and fury signifying nothing but retreat from the world stage
December 04, 2025
SIA creates Dennis Jett Scholarship, with catalytic gift from Dean Danielle M. Conway
December 02, 2025
