College Station,
TX,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Graduate Certificate in Advanced International Affairs in College Station United States | Texas A&M University
Texas A&M University
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College Station United States
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Qualification
Graduate Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
13,165
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The Graduate Certificate in Advanced International Affairs offers a multidisciplinary curriculum designed for professionals and enthusiasts seeking deeper insights into global issues without committing to a full graduate degree. Taught by faculty with both academic expertise and real-world experience, the program covers diverse topics including intelligence studies, national security, diplomacy, foreign policy, international law, Middle-Eastern affairs, political conflict, and related international subjects. Admission requires a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution along with meeting specific program criteria. While Texas A&M graduate students may enroll in individual courses, formal admission to the certificate program is necessary to fulfill completion requirements and earn the credential. Upon successful completion, participants receive an official certificate jointly issued by Texas A&M University and the Bush School, with course grades and certification noted on their academic transcript.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Resume must be uploaded to the GraduateCAS application in order to submit application.
Official transcripts from all four-year colleges/universities attended for undergraduate courses must be sent directly from the issuing university to the Office of Graduate Admissions at Texas A&M University
Certificate in Advanced International Affairs Applicants only: If your GPA is less than 3.0 overall or in your last 60 hours of your studies, then a GRE score is needed or a waiver paragraph explaining why GRE is not needed/what other factors should be considered.
You are an international graduate applicant if you:
are not a citizen or permanent resident of the United States (or applicant for permanent residency) AND
you have not graduated from a Texas high school after three years in residence in Texas AND
hold a bachelor’s or professional degree (or equivalent)
Test Scores Accepted by Texas A&M University
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of at least 80 ibt (Internet) or 550 pbt (paper). The Bush School prefers a TOEFL score of 100 ibt (Internet) or 600 pbt (paper) or 7.0 IELTS score.
- International English Language Testing System Test (IELTS) score of at least 6.0 overall band
- Completion of all years of a bachelor’s degree or higher at a US accredited university (subject to departmental approval).
- a minimum PTE Academic Score of 53
- a GRE Verbal Reasoning Score of at least 146 (subject to departmental approval)
- a GMAT Verbal Score of at least 22 (subject to departmental approval)
 
Tuition
USD
13,165