Applying to the BA/MIA Program

Planning your application for Fall 2013 Admission

Thank you for your interest in applying to the Bachelor of Arts in International Studies and Master of International Affairs (BA/MIA) degree program. We look forward to working with you throughout the process of completing your application for admission.

Application Information

The IR/PS admissions process uses the UC San Diego online application system. The system is meant to make the application process as easy and convenient as possible. Once you begin your application, you have the ability to log in and out of the system and make edits to your application as many times as you wish. However, you can only submit your application one time. If you have updates to any information you have submitted, please notify the IR/PS Office of Admissions.

Application Deadline

Standard deadline: April 22, 2013*

*If the deadline falls on a weekend or a holiday the next business day will apply to postmark dates on mailed docuements. Online application submissions should adhere to 11:59 pm PST on the date of the posted deadline.

Application Requirements

Application to the BA/MIA program requires the submission of the materials listed below. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that all application materials are received by the application deadline. All materials, except official academic transcript(s), can be submitted through the online application.

You can access the online application through the UC San Diego graduate application website: https://gradapply.ucsd.edu/.

Essays

Required Essay

Your statement of purpose and professional objectives in international affairs and/or research interests
How your background has prepared you to pursue these objectives

Optional Statement/Supplemental Essay

This is an opportunity for you to adress a matter that is not already addressed elsewhere in your application and that you feel will help the Admissions Committee to understand challenges you have overcome or other circumstances that affected your successes.

Résumé/Curriculum Vitae

Upload to the online application.

Transcripts

Applicants may either: Submit official academic transcript(s) by mail to the Office of Admissions in an unopened envelope sealed by the university's registrar or upload copies of transcripts during the online application process.

Three Letters of Recommendation

Those making the recommendations submit directly to the online application or by mail in a sealed envelope signed across the flap by the recommender.

Admissions Interview

Invitations to participate in Admissions interviews are sent after essays, resume, the completed online application, and application fees are received.

Application Fee

Fee of $70 U.S. citizens, $90 International applicants is required to complete the online application. Fee is non-refundable and payable by major credit card. Fee waivers are available for U.S. citizens and permanent residents with certain income levels. More information at the Office of Graduate Studies.

Mailing Supplemental IR/PS Application Materials

Except for transcripts, all application materials can be submitted electronically through the online application. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that all application materials are received by the application deadline.

IR/PS - BA/MIA Admissions
University of California, San Diego
9500 Gilman Drive, 0520
La Jolla, CA 92093-0520

For additional information, including application information, please contact the IR/PS Office of Admissions.

IR/PS adheres to all University of California policies and procedures regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. For more information, please visit the UC San Diego Office of Graduate Studies.