Admissions

Admission is based on a review of the following items:

• A completed application form;
• A personal statement of 600 words detailing your reasons for interest in the program;
• A writing sample which highlights your familiarity writing academic research papers and interest in international affairs. Examples could include a capstone project, senior thesis, policy report or term paper; 
• A CV/Resume
• Official transcripts of all post-secondary (undergraduate and graduate) study undertaken to date. Transcripts not in English or Italian must be accompanied by a certified English translation;
• Proof of completion of a Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent at an accredited university, if not attested in the official transcripts*;
• GRE scores - optional, but strongly recommended for applicants wishing to be considered for funding. Our GRE code is 7772;
• Two letters of reference from professors evaluating your academic work and appropriateness for graduate study;
• English proficiency: applicants who are not native speakers of English and have not studied at an English-speaking institution of higher education for at least two years are required to submit proof of English proficiency in the form of official letter from the institution at which the applicant holds a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) attesting that English was the principal language of instruction for the degree; or scores on one of the following English language proficiency tests. 

*Students graduating with a BA in the spring will be required to submit their final transcripts and diploma prior to the start of the program.

A 50 dollar/50 euro non-refundable application fee is required for the processing of the application. The application fee is waived for current John Cabot University students and alumni. Please note that only U.S. and Canadian citizens may pay in dollars.

Payment options

All elements of the application are to be submitted via email to [email protected]. Transcripts, letters of recommendation, and standardized exam scores (IELTS, GRE, etc.) must be emailed directly by the granting institution, professor, or examining board. Admission is competitive. For an application to be considered, all required materials must be received by published deadline.

Application Deadlines

*last deadline for students who need JCU housing and/or a study visa
**only available to students who do not require a study visa

For further questions about the MA program or application process please sign up for one of our online information webinars or contact [email protected].