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Graduate Study at the Maxwell School

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Graduate Degrees

ProgramType
Program

Anthropology

Type
M.A.
Ph.D.
Program

Economics

Type
M.A.
Ph.D.
Program

Economics and International Relations

Type
M.A./M.A.
Program

Geography

Type
M.A.
Ph.D.
Program

History

Type
M.A.
Ph.D.
Program

International Relations

Type
M.A.
Program

International Relations - Executive, in D.C.

Type
M.A.
Program

International Relations - Executive, in Syracuse

Type
M.A.
Program

International Relations/Finance

Type
M.A./M.S.
Program

International Relations/Public Administration

Type
M.A./M.P.A.
Program

Political Science

Type
M.A.
Ph.D.
Program

Public Administration

Type
M.P.A.
Ph.D.
Program

Public Administration - Executive, on-campus or online

Type
M.P.A.
Program

Public Diplomacy and Global Communications

Type
M.A.
Program

Social Science

Type
Ph.D.
Program

Sociology

Type
Ph.D.
Program

Sustainable Organizations and Policy

M.S.

Graduate Admission Events

We offer a range of in-person and virtual opportunities to learn more about the Maxwell School's programs, get help with your application, and help you work toward your goals. View our complete list of upcoming events for prospective graduate students.


Need a midcareer boost? Explore our Certificates of Advanced Study

We offer a variety of regional, topical and skills-based Certificates of Advanced Study (CAS) to help you focus and refine your expertise. Some CAS can be earned as part of a master's program while others can be earned independent of a degree. Learn to use data to formulate and analyze policy, deepen your knowledge of effective public management practices, develop techniques to promote collaboration and resolve conflicts, broaden your expertise in a specific region of the world, and more.

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Graduate Admission

The Maxwell School offers an array of professional programs in public administration and international affairs—from master’s and doctoral degrees to Certificates of Advanced Study and customized training programs—as well as master’s and doctoral programs across the social sciences.

An incredible investment in your future is within reach with Maxwell’s efficiently paced degrees, generous financial support, low cost of living and top-notch career preparation and counseling.

 

Graduate Admission

Study Abroad

With more than 60 locations to choose from, Syracuse University students have a world of options.

Semester Programs

  • Central Europe (Wroclaw, Poland)
  • Florence, Italy
  • London, England
  • Madrid, Spain
  • Santiago, Chile
  • Strasbourg, France

Other options: discovery, summer and short-term programs.

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Student Groups, Activities and Recreation

With over 300 student organizations, you'll have plenty of opportunities to explore interests, pursue passions, get involved and engage with the Syracuse University community. You'll be encouraged to test and grow your physical and mental boundaries via the clubs, classes and facilities that suit you best.

Groups and Activities

Recreation

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