M.A. in International Relations, Security & Strategy

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M.A. in International Relations, Security & Strategy

O.P. Jindal Global University

Applications for April 2025 intake are now open

Priority deadline: Feb 28, 2025

Live Q&A: Application Guidance and Support


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Total tuition fee: INR 2,50,000 ($2,920 USD)

For International learners, tuition fee would be the local currency equivalent on the day of payment. Learn more

12-24 months

21 courses with an estimate student effort of 12-15 hours a week

Master's degree

Offered by O.P. Jindal Global University

100% online

Hands-on learning from anywhere, no travel required

Flexible elective options

Option to choose cross electives in Public Policy. Learn more

A master's degree that integrates international relations, security, and strategy into a single seamless programme

Build a foundation in International Relations & Diplomacy. The Master of Arts in International Relations, Security, and Strategy is the only online Indian master's degree to combine international relations, security, and strategy into a single seamless programme.

Offered by the Jindal School of International Affairs (JSIA) at O.P. Jindal Global University

This programme builds on successful best practices and pedagogies from the on-campus programmes, which have been in existence for over ten years. The university has been ranked as India’s #1 University in social sciences, arts, and humanities (QS University Rankings 2023).

Global Classroom

An opportunity to interact with classmates and faculty from developing and developed economies. This plurality of viewpoints will help you evolve your global perspective.

Tailor your degree to your career goals

This master's degree has a flexible option of choosing cross-electives in your field of interest. Pick any 5 relevant electives in Public Policy or International Relations.

Flexible Career paths

Graduates from Jindal School of International Affairs have gone on to work at organizations such as: - - Ministry of External Affairs India - Ministry of Human Resource & Development, India - Niti Aayog - FICCI - CII - Embassy of Lebanon - Embassy of Peru - CRY - Outlook - BBC, NDTV - Wipro, McKinsey & Company, Reliance Foundation, and Invest India.

What makes this master's degree unique?

Dissertation opportunity
This programme offers a Master's dissertation track in the final semester. This track is a culmination of research-based assessment of the degree programme, aimed towards helping students pursue independent and self-directed research projects.
Learn to decode complexities behind international affairs
Develop a structured and in-depth understanding of complex global events, and refine your ability to decipher them. You’ll learn to understand and evaluate international politics, transnational relations, and geopolitical issues with a holistic viewpoint.
Learn from global experts
You’ll benefit by learning directly from distinguished former ambassadors, policymakers, diplomats, and national security advisors. Gain in-depth foreign policy insights into great power relations, geopolitics, geo-economics, multilateral diplomacy, negotiations and armed conflicts.
Earn your master’s degree without any background in international relations or social sciences
To apply to this programme, all you need is an undergraduate degree (in any field or specialisation) from a recognised university in India or abroad. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Documents Required

  1. Academic History - Bachelor’s Degree/ Undergraduate Degree
  2. Valid ID Card -
  • Indian learners: Aadhar Card / Passport / PAN Card / Voter ID Card
  • International learners: Passport / Govt. Issued ID Card

Programme Schedule

The programme is offered in 2 intakes: April and October.


Not ready to commit? These courses may provide you with a preview of the topics, materials and instructors in a related degree program which can help you decide if the topic or university is right for you.

Want to learn more about the programme?


Contact Us

If you have any questions, please contact online@jgu.edu.in.

Applications for April 2025 intake are now open

Priority deadline: Feb 28, 2025

Live Q&A: Application Guidance and Support


Click on 'Request more info' to know more about the programme.


Total tuition fee: INR 2,50,000 ($2,920 USD)

For International learners, tuition fee would be the local currency equivalent on the day of payment. Learn more

12-24 months

21 courses with an estimate student effort of 12-15 hours a week

Master's degree

Offered by O.P. Jindal Global University

100% online

Hands-on learning from anywhere, no travel required

Flexible elective options

Option to choose cross electives in Public Policy. Learn more

Total tuition fee: INR 2,50,000 ($2,920 USD)

For International learners, tuition fee would be the local currency equivalent on the day of payment. Learn more

12-24 months

21 courses with an estimate student effort of 12-15 hours a week

A master's degree that integrates international relations, security, and strategy into a single seamless programme

Build a foundation in International Relations & Diplomacy. The Master of Arts in International Relations, Security, and Strategy is the only online Indian master's degree to combine international relations, security, and strategy into a single seamless programme.

Offered by the Jindal School of International Affairs (JSIA) at O.P. Jindal Global University

This programme builds on successful best practices and pedagogies from the on-campus programmes, which have been in existence for over ten years. The university has been ranked as India’s #1 University in social sciences, arts, and humanities (QS University Rankings 2023).

Global Classroom

An opportunity to interact with classmates and faculty from developing and developed economies. This plurality of viewpoints will help you evolve your global perspective.

Tailor your degree to your career goals

This master's degree has a flexible option of choosing cross-electives in your field of interest. Pick any 5 relevant electives in Public Policy or International Relations.

Flexible Career paths

Graduates from Jindal School of International Affairs have gone on to work at organizations such as: - - Ministry of External Affairs India - Ministry of Human Resource & Development, India - Niti Aayog - FICCI - CII - Embassy of Lebanon - Embassy of Peru - CRY - Outlook - BBC, NDTV - Wipro, McKinsey & Company, Reliance Foundation, and Invest India.

What makes this master's degree unique?

Dissertation opportunity
This programme offers a Master's dissertation track in the final semester. This track is a culmination of research-based assessment of the degree programme, aimed towards helping students pursue independent and self-directed research projects.
Learn to decode complexities behind international affairs
Develop a structured and in-depth understanding of complex global events, and refine your ability to decipher them. You’ll learn to understand and evaluate international politics, transnational relations, and geopolitical issues with a holistic viewpoint.
Learn from global experts
You’ll benefit by learning directly from distinguished former ambassadors, policymakers, diplomats, and national security advisors. Gain in-depth foreign policy insights into great power relations, geopolitics, geo-economics, multilateral diplomacy, negotiations and armed conflicts.
Earn your master’s degree without any background in international relations or social sciences
To apply to this programme, all you need is an undergraduate degree (in any field or specialisation) from a recognised university in India or abroad. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Documents Required

  1. Academic History - Bachelor’s Degree/ Undergraduate Degree
  2. Valid ID Card -
  • Indian learners: Aadhar Card / Passport / PAN Card / Voter ID Card
  • International learners: Passport / Govt. Issued ID Card

Programme Schedule

The programme is offered in 2 intakes: April and October.


Not ready to commit? These courses may provide you with a preview of the topics, materials and instructors in a related degree program which can help you decide if the topic or university is right for you.

Want to learn more about the programme?


Contact Us

If you have any questions, please contact online@jgu.edu.in.

Global programme in International Relations and Diplomacy!

If you’re looking to start or switch to a career in International Relations and Diplomacy, MA IRSS Degree is the right choice for you!

The M.A. in International Relations, Security, and Strategy by O.P. Jindal Global University has been crafted for students and working professionals from around the world who aspire to join the diplomatic services, or pursue a career as an international journalist, human rights leader or a civil society activist.

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Programme Highlights

  • Fully Online Master’s Degree A 100% online programme designed for flexibility with a completion timeframe of 12 to 24 months.

  • Comprehensive Curriculum 12 courses with core and elective options, covering topics like diplomatic practice, international security, and geopolitical strategy.

  • Global Faculty Courses taught by internationally recognised experts and practitioners from the Jindal School of International Affairs.

  • Global Alumni Network Graduates gain OP Jindal Global University alumni status, joining a network of professionals worldwide.

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  • Gain leadership skills as you learn to improve existing processes and learn to develop and implement a vision for your future career.
  • Courses are grouped into specializations, structured so that you learn skills in combinations that mirror how you’ll actually use them on the job.
  • Graduates of the iMBA program become one of over 800,000 global alumni in the Illinois network.

Advance your career

25% average salary growth

At a time when a 2 percent raise is often the norm, Gies iMBA graduates report an average raise of 25 percent during and immediately after their program, showcasing an instant and significant return on investment that stands out.(2023 survey)

65% received a promotion or job offer

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Positive recruiter outlook

Nine out of ten corporate recruiters expect the demand for business school graduates to remain high or increase in the next five years. (GMAC)

Qualify for in-demand jobs

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  • Management Analyst

Top employing corporations for professionals with business degrees are expected to grow by as much as 17% by 2031 in the U.S., according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Frequently asked questions

Students who complete the programme will earn a master's degree, M.A in International Relations, Security adn Strategy. This degree will be the same as an on-campus degree. (No mention of online in the degree title). However, online mode of learning will be mentioned on the back side of the certificate, as per the guidelines of the University Grants Commission, Govt. of India.

As a Masters in International Relations, Security, and Strategy graduate, you will be equipped to work in exciting fields such as civil and diplomatic services, political journalism, international justice, international economic development, humanitarian relief, human rights advocacy, political and economic risk analysis development, public policy organisations, academic institutions, think tanks, and much more.

After graduation, our students have joined organizations like the UNDP, Brookings, Ministry of External Affairs, India, Amnesty International, BBC, Human Rights Watch, The Economist, Oxfam India, Indian Council of World Affairs, NITI Aayog, India, and Wipro.

Yes. O.P. Jindal Global University has been awarded the highest grade ‘A’ by India’s National Accreditation & Assessment Council (NAAC). In September 2019, O.P. Jindal Global University was selected as an 'Institution of Eminence' (IOE) by the Government of India, making O.P. Jindal Global University one of only eight private universities in India to be awarded this status. JGU was also ranked in the top 700 universities in the world (QS World University Rankings 2021 Edition), making it India's No. 1 Private University, and India's No. 1 University dedicated to Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities.