International Relations and Diplomacy

Degree: Master of Science in International Relations and Diplomacy
Mode of Study: Full-time
Duration: 2 years
Start date: September
Language of instruction: English
Location: Leiden
Croho/isat code: 75022
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The two-year MSc Programme in International Relations and Diplomacy offers a unique blend of academic education in international relations and political science with practical graduate education and training in international negotiation and diplomacy. The programme is offered jointly by the Institute of Political Science of Leiden University and the prestigious Netherlands Institute of International Relations ‘Clingendael’ in the Hague. Clingendael’s objective is to promote the understanding of international affairs, and the institute devotes special attention to European co-operation, international security, and diplomacy.

In the current era of global interdependence, collaborative efforts are needed to meet the most pressing challenges in international politics, security and economics. Increased transnational channels of communication, global trade and capital flows characterise an increasingly interconnected world of both nation states and non-state actors. The resulting challenges to global governance can be met most effectively by patterns of international and transnational co-operation and diplomacy.

Prof.dr. Hosli

“Only collaborative efforts are adequate to meet the most important challenges in international politics, security and economics.”

“This master’s programme, offered by Leiden University in co-operation with the Netherlands Institute of International Relations Clingendael, provides students with a thorough education in international relations, with an additional emphasis on the academic study of international organisation and diplomacy. Each year, this programme attracts a high number of applications from international students. Leiden University has a good academic reputation internationally and the geographical proximity to The Hague appears to be an additional asset.

Leiden University, including its Department of Political Science, has a sound international reputation. Leiden is known to offer challenging and thorough graduate-level education. The programme hosts students holding bachelor’s degrees from leading universities, including those in the U.S. and Asia, and several high-level institutes in both Western and Eastern Europe.

International organisation and international relations always seemed to be particularly fascinating areas of study, as our globe is so highly interconnected and characterised by an increasing number of non-governmental organisations, transnational actors, global communication, trade and capital flows. Only collaborative efforts are adequate to meet the most important challenges in international politics, security and economics.”