All deadlines for Fall 2027 entry, sorted by urgency
Urgent (≤30d)
Coming (31–90d)
Later (>90d)
TBD
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Political Science SM/PhD
Application Opens: October 1, 2026
151
days
Georgetown University
Master of Arts in International Business and Policy
Round 1 (Early + Merit Aid): November 1, 2026
182
days
Tufts University
Master of Arts in Law and Diplomacy
Early Notification: November 10, 2026
191
days
Tufts University
MALD: International & Development Economics
Early Notification: November 10, 2026
191
days
Georgetown University
Master in Diplomacy & International Affairs
Round 1 (Best Merit Aid): November 15, 2026
196
days
Georgetown University
Master of Arts in Security Studies
Round 1: November 15, 2026
196
days
Carnegie Mellon University
Master of Science in Public Policy and Management
Round 1 (Priority): December 1, 2026
212
days
Yale University
Master in Public Policy — Global Affairs
Round 1: December 1, 2026
212
days
Harvard University
Master in Public Policy
Primary Deadline: December 2026
212
days
Harvard University
Master in Public Administration in International Development
Primary Deadline: December 2026
212
days
Columbia University
Master of Arts in Political Science
Fall 2027: December 1, 2026
212
days
Princeton University
Master in Public Affairs / Master in Public Policy
Fall 2027: December 1, 2026
212
days
UC San Diego
Master of International Affairs / Master of Pacific International Affairs
Fall 2027: December 2026
212
days
New York University
MA in International Relations
Fall 2027: December 15, 2026
226
days
New York University
Master of Arts in Politics
Fall 2027: December 15, 2026
226
days
Columbia University
Master of Science in Political Analytics
Multiple Rolling Deadlines: Check sps.columbia.edu for 2026–27 dates
TBD
Northeastern University
Master of Arts in Security and Intelligence Studies
Rolling Admissions — Multiple Start Terms: Check cps.northeastern.edu
TBD
Northeastern University
Master of Science in Global Studies and International Relations
Rolling Admissions: Check cps.northeastern.edu for Fall 2027 dates
TBD
Johns Hopkins University
MA in International Studies
Check SAIS website for Fall 2027 dates: TBD
TBD
George Washington University
MA in International Affairs / MA in Security Policy Studies
Rolling Admissions: Check Elliott School website
TBD
Georgetown University
Master of Science in Public Policy
Check McCourt website for Fall 2027 dates: TBD
TBD
American University
MA International Affairs
Check SIS website for Fall 2027 dates: TBD
TBD
⚠️ Important Disclaimer
All deadlines marked "(est.)" are estimates based on prior-cycle patterns. Official Fall 2027 deadlines will typically be published September–October 2026. Always verify directly on each school's official admissions website before submitting your application.