Overview

The programme from the MAS in International Security at the University of Geneva provides an overview of the current international security environment and its leadership through an analysis of the different concepts (power, interests, values) and dimensions (history, strategy, economics, law, governance) necessary to understand the dynamics of foreign and security policy.

Objectives

Build your knowledge on focused issue areas including state human security (e.g. conflict management, terrorism, environment, health) – across national, regional (from Asia to Latin America) and global contexts
Enhance your ability to better identify the evolution of key challenges, critically analyse their interlinked nature, and assess the effectiveness of current policy responses
Strengthen your leadership skill-set within a multi-cultural and cross-sectoral environment, integrating into a wide community of experts and policymakers in international security

Programme Structure

Programme includes:

The Evolving Dimensions of Security Policy
21st Century Security Challenges
A World of Regions?
Issues and Concepts in International Security
MAS Research Paper

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 8 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Genève, Switzerland

Disciplines

International Relations Terrorism & Security View 20 other Masters in International Relations in Switzerland

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

A university degree or equivalent
At least several years of professional experience, ideally in a security policy-related field
Proficiency in English, the working language of the course

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

15000 CHF / full

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Applies to you

Citizens or residents

15000 CHF / full

≈ 15000 CHF / full

Living costs

Genève

Switzerland

1925 - 2850 CHF / month

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Funding

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