About
Details at a Glance
School Type
Private
Acceptance Rate
8%
Application Fee
$75
Average In-State Tuition
$59,644
Average Out-of-State Tuition
$59,644
Financial Aid Available
Yes
Degrees Offered
Our Program
Lead the change you want to see in the world alongside world-class policymakers and practitioners, expert faculty, and a top-ranked global alumni network.
The Keough School of Global Affairs is the first new school at the University of Notre Dame in nearly a century. Its two-year Master of Global Affairs (MGA) program recruits and educates students from around the world—students who are committed to becoming global leaders and agents for change. Alumni of the Keough School's MGA program represent over 50 different countries and have gone on to work in the public, private, and international nonprofit sector.
MGA students can choose from one of three concentrations: International Peace Studies, Sustainable Development, or Governance and Policy.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
8%Application Fee
$75
Requirements
- TOEFL
- IELTS
- Certified Academic Transcripts
- Personal Statement
- 3 Letters of Recommendation
- Short essay for chosen concentration
Application Deadline
December 15
Student Body
Total Students
40 Students
Female
60% Female
Male
40% Male
Inclusion
- Dedicated Diversity Office
- One of the most diverse graduate programs at Notre Dame
- 60% international students
- Alumni represent over 50 countries
Clubs & Associations
The Keough School is committed to diversity, with a student body that includes many international, linguistic, and disciplinary backgrounds.
Careers
The Keough School combines rigorous coursework with hands-on projects and immersive field experiences that provide on-the-job training. All students in the Master of Global Affairs program participate in global fieldwork, research, and development practice as part of the curriculum.
What Our Students Say
"I am very grateful to the Keough School for all it has done to help launch my career. The combination of academic rigor and practical work experience prepared me to reach the position I have today." Read the Q&A with Rachel >
Rachel Gagnon, Master of Global Affairs ‘21"At the Keough School, I gained essential insights on ways to frame and position a policy change for different audiences." Read the Q&A with Hugo >
Hugo Flores Navarro, Master of Global Affairs ‘21"The Keough School's i-Lab process allowed us to take a deep dive into the human-centered design process and then jump into our field projects immediately when we arrived in our respective countries." Read Abheera's story >
Abheera Akhtar, Master of Global Affairs ‘20
"I am very grateful to the Keough School for all it has done to help launch my career. The combination of academic rigor and practical work experience prepared me to reach the position I have today." Read the Q&A with Rachel >
"At the Keough School, I gained essential insights on ways to frame and position a policy change for different audiences." Read the Q&A with Hugo >
"The Keough School's i-Lab process allowed us to take a deep dive into the human-centered design process and then jump into our field projects immediately when we arrived in our respective countries." Read Abheera's story >
Tuition & Financial Aid
Average In-State Tuition
$59,644Average Out-of-State Tuition
$59,644
Financial Aid Available
YesAverage Financial Aid Offer
$50,000
Additional Information
- Work-study Programs Available
- Application Fee Waivers Available
- All qualified applicants are considered for generous financial support. Scholarships range from partial tuition up to full-tuition plus stipend for living expenses.
- More than 75% of Keough School MGA students receive significant financial support.
- 100% of Keough School MGA students receive financial support for field placements.
Location & Contact
Phone
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