Penn State School of International Affairs
Your Passport to a Global Career
A graduate-level program preparing exceptional students for their professional futures. Don't just see the world—change it.
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 2026
40
Students
14
U.S. States
12
Countries
21
Languages
25
Undergraduate Majors
1
Clarke Fellow
1
Payne Fellow
1
Pickering Fellow
SIA News
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October 04, 2024
Amb. Dennis Jett's new 'American Diplomat' podcast episode: Benghazied!
September 19, 2024
Panel event will discuss global implications of the U.S. presidential election
September 16, 2024
Dennis Jett: The attempt to Benghazi Joe Biden is wrong
September 13, 2024
SIA Class of 2026 At a Glance
Events
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Oct
24
2024 Career Exposure Trip to Washington, D.C.
Date & Time: October 24, 2024 | 07:00 AM – October 25, 2024 | 07:00 PM
Location: Washington, D.C.
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SIA Colloquium Series
Date & Time: August 29, 2024 from 02:30 PM–December 12, 2024 at 03:45 PM
Location: Katz 118, The Auditorium