Admission and Application

One application - two Master's degrees: Apply directly to the Dual Degree programme in International Affairs.

Alternatively, current master's students may also apply once they are enrolled in the MIA programme. In this case (intenal application), participants in the Double Degree programme are selected first by the MIA programme directors and subsequently by the Admissions Office of The Fletcher School.

Admission Criteria

Academic performance in all previous degrees
Optional: Standardised Test Score Report (GRE or GMAT)
Proof of proficiency in English
Curriculum vitae
Personal statement
One essay
Letters of recommendation

Selection Process

Direct application:

Students apply directly to the Dual Degree through the online application of The Fletcher School. Participants are admitted by a joint committee of representatives of the Fletcher School and the MIA programme.

Internal application for MIA students:

Students apply through Mobility Online. The MIA programme prepares a short-list of candidates and forwards their recommendations to the Admissions Office of The Fletcher School.

Application Documents

Direct application:

Please submit your application and the required documents through The Fletcher School's online application:

Academic transcripts of all previous degrees
optional: Standardized Test Scores Report (GRE or GMAT)
Proof of proficiency in English (TOEFL, IELTS or HSG Level C2)
Curriculum vitae
Personal statement (motivation letter)
One essay
Two letters of recommendation (a third letter is optional)

For details on any of the required documents, please refer to Fletcher's application requirements, see links.

Internal application for MIA students:

Please submit your application through Mobility Online. The online portal opens for applications in October and following documents (in English) have to be uploaded:

Motivation letter
Curriculum vitae
Copies of official transcripts for every completed year of studies, including diplomas
Proof of proficiency in English (TOEFL, IELTS or HSG Level C2)

The two letters of recommendation should be submitted in a sealed envelope or sent directly by the referee via E-mail.

Application Deadlines

Please note the different deadlines for direct and internal applications:

Direct application:

The application deadline for a start in the Autumn Semester 2021 ends on 10th February 2021: Online Application.
Participants are selected by a joint committee from The Fletcher School and the University of St.Gallen. More information can be found on the websites of The Fletcher School, see Quick Links.

Internal application for MIA students:

TOEFL® language test at the HSG Language Center if needed

Submission of documents at Mobility Online: 1-15 October 2020
Inverview with MIA programme directors: 21/22 October 2020
Final decision by The Fletcher School's admissions office: early December 2020