Welcome to our global network . . .

Throughout your international study experience, Webster University will provide you with guidance and assistance to make sure that your year is enjoyable and rewarding. Here are answers to commonly asked questions about the Global M.A. in International Relations program:

Additionally, all Global M.A. in International Relations students will receive orientation materials prior to departure that will provide practical information and cross-cultural insight. At each international campus, on-site staff can assist students in adjusting to their new surroundings. Staff members can address issues involving cultural adjustment, banking, academic regulations, advising services, health services, and campus policies and procedures.

Admission Information

Students who have earned a bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university are eligible to apply for admission to Webster University. Since many graduate students have strong professional experience, the GRE or GMAT entrance exam is not required.

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Graduate and Evening Student Admissions
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After you have completed your admission application to Webster University, you will be asked to arrange for your official transcript to be mailed directly to Graduate and Evening Student Admissions from the institution that conferred your bachelor's degree. (Transcripts issued to students are not accepted.)

Tuition and Fees

The program fee for the 2009-10 Global M.A. in International Relations program is $38,000, which includes 36 hours of graduate tuition, housing during each eight-week academic term, pre-departure materials, and all textbooks. Students will be responsible for airfare, their own meals, housing between academic terms, personal living expenses, visas, and any costs associated with travel between Webster's European campuses.

Financial Aid

U.S. citizens who are full-time graduate students are eligible for up to $20,500 per year in federal loans. Additionally, Webster University can assist eligible students in identifiying scholarships or other financial assistance that may be available. Please visit Financial Aid for links and other useful information.

Housing

Students will live in a variety of on-campus and off-campus apartments, student residences, and hotels, at each of the four European locations. The level of accommodations will vary from campus to campus, but all housing will be located within walking distance or with access to public transportation routes, for travel to and from each campus. Accomodations will be arranged by Webster staff on-site at each location. Note: Students will be responsible for arranging their own housing accommodations between academic terms.

Passports and Visas

As a recognized leader in study abroad education, Webster University understands the varying regulations related to travel within our international network of campuses. Students are solely responsible for procuring a valid passport.

With that in mind, all U.S. citizens must obtain a valid passport to participate in the program. U.S. citizens must apply through the U.S. State Department on their Web site at http://www.travel.state.gov. Students are solely responsible for procuring a valid passport.

Students will also be responsible for obtaining a visa, if required. Typically, U.S. citizens will not need to arrange a visa when traveling to Austria, England, Switzerland, and the Netherlands for the length of this program. However, you are encouraged to visit each country's Washington-based embassy Web site to become informed of the visa regulations of your destination countries prior to departure in the event of regulation changes or extended stays abroad.

For more information about passport and visa requirements, please contact Study Abroad at 1-800-984-6857 or worldview@webster.edu.

International Student ID Card

Webster University provides each student with a free personal International Student Identification Card (ISIC), which will serve as your worldwide student ID. The ISIC also allows you to book discounted student airfare; receive discounts around the world for museums, exhibits, etc.; and access a 24-hour toll-free help-line.

Health Insurance

At no additional cost, Webster University provides basic accident and sickness insurance to program participants. The policy covers students throughout the world arranged through HTH Worldwide Health Services. Students should not cancel their existing policies in lieu of this coverage. For more information, visit http://www.hthstudents.com.

Student Safety

Webster University is committed to the safety and security of all its students. Student residences are all staffed with residential assistants. All students have 24-hour local contact information in case of an emergency. Additionally, all campuses remain in close contact with the local U.S. embassies for the latest local and international advisories. Webster also monitors U.S. State Department travel advisories on an ongoing basis.

Contact information

Graduate and Evening Student Admissions
314-968-7100
1-800-986-2758
gadmit@webster.edu