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Foster Global Understanding Through Education

MA in International Education

Join students from across the world who share a passion for education, multiculturalism, cross-cultural experiences, and humanitarian action in NYU Steinhardt's MA in International Education

Learn to design study abroad programs and other educational exchange opportunities, promote international development through education, or help children access education in crisis and conflict-affected contexts.

NYU Steinhardt is ranked the #6 Best Graduate School of Education by U.S. News & World Report.

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Why This Degree is Right For You

  • Learn to design, implement, manage, and evaluate programs in multinational and international settings.
  • Develop strong data and other professional skills.
  • Work with passionate multidisciplinary faculty.
  • Take advantage of one of the most extensive graduate study abroad programs in the country.
  • Make connections through a semester-long internship with organizations like the Institution for International Education, NYU Office of International Students and Scholars, Sesame Workshop, UNESCO, and the U.S. Department of State.
  • Study in NYC, a culturally and ethnically diverse metropolis and home to the United Nations.
  • Complete the program in just one full year.

Careers

Prepare for a career as an educator working internationally. Our alumni are located throughout the world, and work at a variety of international education organizations, universities, governmental agencies, and nonprofit agencies.

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Equity and Belonging at NYU Steinhardt

Our community of students brings a spectrum of identities, experiences, and viewpoints. We strive to create a supportive learning environment that provides opportunity for all, where everyone can thrive by seeing the world through many perspectives, regardless of race and ethnicity, nationality, class, sex, gender identity and expression, ability, faith/belief, sexual orientation, and age.

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Financial Aid

Our goal is to make Steinhardt an option for everyone, including underrepresented populations, international students, and people with special challenges on their path to graduate education. Your financial aid picture may include our many scholarship opportunities, federal aid, private loans, and more.

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