Program Overview

School of Global Policy and Strategy Full-Time Master of International Affairs (MIA) Program

The School of Global Policy and Strategy Full-Time Master of International Affairs (MIA) Program is a 2-year program that requires 96 units for completion. The program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of international affairs, including global policy, economics, and politics.

Cost of Attendance

The estimated basic cost of attendance for the program is as follows:

• California Residents and Non-California Residents (Annual)
  • Direct Costs
    • GPS (MIA) Tuition and Fees: $14,016 (UC Systemwide Tuition and Fees) + $1,080 (UC San Diego Campus-based Fees) + $5,643 (UC San Diego Health Insurance Fee) = $20,739
    • Living Expenses
      • Food & Housing for students without dependents: $28,269 (On Campus), $26,133 (Off Campus)
  • Indirect Costs
    • Books, course materials, supplies, and equipment: $645
    • Miscellaneous Personal Expenses: $2,277
    • Transportation Expenses: $3,531
• GPS (MIA) Basic Quarter and Academic Year Cost of Attendance Totals for California Residents
  • On Campus: $55,461
  • Off Campus: $53,325
• Non-California Residents
  • GPS (MIA) Non-California Resident Professional Degree Fee: $11,241
  • GPS (MIA) Non-California Resident Supplemental Tuition: $12,245
  • GPS (MIA) Basic Cost of Attendance Totals for Non-California Residents
    • On Campus: $78,947
    • Off Campus: $76,811

Notes

1. The Cost of Attendance (COA) does not include the one-time Document fee of $100.
2. The COA includes the annual UC San Diego Graduate Student Health Insurance Plan (UC SHIP) of $5,643.
3. Non-California Residents and international students are charged the Non-California Resident Supplemental Tuition cost of $12,245.
4. The COA includes the GPS Professional Degree Supplemental Tuition of $11,241 for California Residents and Non-California Residents.
5. The School of Global Policy & Strategy Full-Time (MIA) Program California Resident Basic Budget Total and the Non-California Resident Basic Budget Total is based on the criteria in footnote #7.

Financial Assistance Information

• Students may submit Cost of Attendance Add-On forms with appropriate documentation for rent and utilities, transportation costs, computer purchases and/or increased books and supplies.
• Federal Direct Unsubsidized and Federal Direct Graduate PLUS Loans require the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
• Students who are unable to complete the FAFSA and/or California Dream Act Application or who are enrolled in less than half-time (6 units), may be able to apply for a private loan.

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School of Global Policy and Strategy Programs

• School of Global Policy and Strategy Full-Time Master of International Affairs (MIA) Program
• School of Global Policy and Strategy (Full-Time, 9-Month Master of Advanced Studies in International Affairs (MAS-IA) Program)
• School of Global Policy and Strategy (Part-Time, 18-Month Master of Advanced Studies in International Affairs (MAS-IA) Program)
• School of Global Policy and Strategy (Full-Time, 2-Year Master of Chinese Economic and Political Affairs (MCEPA) Program)
• 2-Year Master of Public Policy (MPP) Program

The School of Global Policy and Strategy offers various programs to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of international affairs, global policy, and economics. The programs are designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in their chosen careers.