Since 1886 NYU's Graduate School of Arts and Science (GSAS) has prepared generations of global leaders. The Program in International Relations continues to tradition training future graduates for careers in the field of international affairs with a rigorous curriculum rooted in world-class scholarship. Our graduate program approaches International Relations as a subject that can be studied from a variety of disciplinary perspectives using various methodologies. Drawing on scholars from across GSAS, as well as colleagues at the Law School, the Stern School of Business and the Wagner School of Public Service, MAIR candidates have a range of academic options to shape their degree and career trajectory.
MA in International Relations
Faculty Spotlight
IR faculty are drawn from the best scholars at NYU as well as leading global practitioners
David Adelman
15th United States Ambassador to Singapore
Philip G. Alston
John Norton Pomeroy Professor of Law, NYU Law School
Ruti Teitel
Ernst C. Stiefel Professor of Comparative Law, New York Law School
Daniel Benaim
Speechwriter and Policy Advisor
Patty Chang
Senior Researcher and Expert, Peace Operations & Security Policy
Anna Di Lellio
Sociologist and Policy Analyst
Damian Leader
Former Foreign Service Officer, Expert on Geopolitics
Kevin Davis
Navigating Crises & Political Impacts
Rebecca E. Karl
Professor of History, NYU