MA/MS in Public & International Affairs is a master's degree in Politics & International Relations programme offered by York University in Toronto, Canada. The programme runs for 2 years.
At a glance
Degree:Master's Degree
Field:Politics & International Relations
Duration: 2 years
We have no tuition fees or an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
— it helps other students.
The Master in Public and International Affairs (MPIA) is a professional graduate program in public policy, governance, and international affairs. Delivered over two years across five terms, the program combines coursework in policy analysis, international relations, and quantitative methods with a paid supervised internship in a government, international, or non-governmental organization, and a capstone seminar that draws on multiple methodological approaches. Instruction is bilingual, with roughly one-third of coursework delivered in French, reflecting the program's grounding in Canada's official languages. Graduates receive the Master in Public and International Affairs credential and are prepared for analytical, policy, and leadership roles in federal and provincial government, international organizations, and the nonprofit sector. Admission is based on an undergraduate degree and demonstrated proficiency in one official language plus working knowledge of the other, alongside standard graduate English-language testing.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree with a minimum B+ average. Applicants must demonstrate proficiency in one official language (English or French) and working knowledge of the other, supported by university coursework or standardized test scores. English-language applicants require a minimum TOEFL iBT score of 100 (or 5 on the new scale for tests taken from January 2026) or an IELTS Academic score of 7.5, or an equivalent.
