Browse all School of International Service degrees & programs

Undergraduate

BA in International Studies

PhD

PhD in International Relations

Master's

Dual Degrees

Domestic

BA/MA
JD/MA (International Affairs)
MAT/MA (International Peace and Conflict Resolution)
MBA/MA
MTS/MA (International Peace and Conflict Resolution or International Development) through the Wesley Theological Seminary.

International

Virtual Tour of the School of International Service

Take a virtual tour of the School of International Service at American University in Washington, DC.

Navigating Uncertainty: Resources & Support against a dark background with the SIS Building.

Experts Share Must-Read Books and Films for Genocide Awareness Month

Coach and Members of the 2025 Cyber 9/12 Team smile and pose

Pressure-Tested Policy Solutions for Cyber Security Simulation

What's Next for Canada?

SIS Students Build Changemaking Education Program for AU Community

Tariffs and Trade Wars with a graphic of a gold coin with a dollar sign on top of an arrow climbing upwards from left to right.

Developing an Expertise in International Trade

Rochelle Osei-Tutu, SIS/MA '16

Senior Policy Advisor, International Trade Administration

IER equipped me with knowledge of international trade theory and history.

I think the unique experience that's offered through the IER program is that you can focus on the niche that you want to develop. I realized that I was interested in international trade, so I was able to take courses on the political economy as well as digital trade and trade theory. That helped me form the foundation that I needed for my job at the International Trade Administration.

Learn more about Osei-Tutu’s time in the IER program.

SIS by the numbers

Ranked in the Top 10

for graduate and undergraduate programs in international relations

According to Foreign Policy magazine

number 1

ranked Model UN team in North America (2023-24)

According to Best Delegate

number 1

top Peace Corps Volunteer-producing institution among medium size universities (2023)

According to Peace Corps Rankings

Global Elections Tracker

We’ve established the SIS Global Elections Tracker as a resource for keeping apprised of politics at the national level—to promote active engagement and analysis. Individual results may help highlight trends in democratization and democratic backsliding.

View all upcoming elections