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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“The School of International Affairs will take you to the next level of your career. With smaller class sizes, professors are willing to get to know you on an individual level and you'll become a member of the SIA family here in Happy Valley and around the world.”
Tony Hudson, Class of 2019, Foreign Service Officer, U.S. Department of State
SIA At a Glance
Class of 2028
49
Students
19
U.S. States + Puerto Rico
15
Countries
30
Languages
33
Undergraduate Majors
4
U.S. Military Members
3
Student Athletes
1
Fulbright Recipient
SIA News
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October 20, 2026
SIA student groups host alumni for an internship workshop
October 14, 2026
Recent SIA grad publishes article on U.S.-South Korea nuclear alliance in West Point's Modern War Institute
October 06, 2026
Director Smith joins Democracy Works podcast to discuss his new book and how identity fuels political divides
October 06, 2026
Ambassador (Ret.) Karl Hofmann commits to support the ‘global impact’ of SIA and urges others to do the same
Events
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Oct
22
2026 NYC Professional Development trip
Date & Time: October 22, 2026 | 08:00 AM – October 23, 2026 | 08:00 PM
Location: New York City
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“When Diplomacy Fails, All That Is Left Is… Diplomacy:” A Conversation on Sports Diplomacy with Tracey Holmes
Date & Time: November 06, 2026 from 11:30 AM–12:30 PM
Location: Room 232, Lewis Katz Building
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International Affairs Discussion
Date & Time: November 10, 2026 from 12:45 PM–01:45 PM
Location: Katz Room 236