Penn State School of International Affairs
Your Passport to a Global Career
A graduate-level program preparing exceptional students for their professional futures.

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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“If you are seeking a small, family-like cohort full of diverse people, ideas, and staff—SIA is the program for you. My objective in life is to make a difference everywhere I go. Being at SIA gave me that opportunity and also reassured me that no milestone is unreachable.”
Berenice Beltrán Maldonado, Class of 2020, Community Organizer, Voces de la Frontera
SIA At a Glance
Class of 2024
61
Students
14
U.S. States
13
Countries
31
Languages

SIA News
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January 24, 2023
The New Arab quoted Ambassador Gray in its analysis of the U.S.-Saudi relationship

January 17, 2023
Prof. McClennen's new research on 'How to Sharpen a Nonviolent Movement' in Journal of Democracy

January 12, 2023
Schedule F: Let’s Deprofessionalize Government and Make America Irrelevant Again by Amb. Jett

January 10, 2023
SIA student completes internship in Kyrgyzstan
Events
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Army War College Coffee Conversation
Date & Time: February 01, 2023 from 11:30 AM–12:30 PM
Location: 336 Lewis Katz Building
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Spring Colloquium Series: Dr. Richard Alley
Date & Time: February 01, 2023 from 01:00 PM–02:15 PM
Location: Lewis Katz Room 114
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Spring Colloquium Series: Dr. Heriberto Tapia
Date & Time: February 08, 2023 from 01:00 PM–02:15 PM
Location: Lewis Katz Room 114