GRE / Test Scores
Test-optional. GRE/GMAT accepted but not required. Submission may strengthen quant-light applications.
English Proficiency
TOEFL iBT ≥ 100 or IELTS ≥ 7.0. Required for non-native speakers without U.S. undergrad.
GPA
No published minimum. Competitive pool ≈ 3.3–3.7+.
Tuition
≈ USD 62,000–66,000/year. Merit fellowships widely available (60–70% of students receive aid).
Personal Statement — Professional background, why Fletcher/MALD, field choices, career vision
≈ 1,000–1,500 words
Optional Essays — Additional context, short/long-term goals
3 letters required. Mix of academic and professional preferred. At least 1 professional reference recommended.
Technology Policy field is notable — one of few IR/diplomacy programs with a dedicated tech-policy track. Mandatory second-language proficiency (ILR Level 2) by graduation. 97% employment rate within 6 months.
Early Notification
November 10, 2026
191 days away
Scholarship Priority
January 10, 2027
252 days away
Priority Deadline II
February 20, 2027
293 days away
Final Deadline
April 15, 2027
347 days away
Conflict Resolution
Environmental Sustainability
Global Governance
Global Politics
Human Security
International Business
International Economics
International Law
International Security
Technology Policy
Rachel Brewster
International Trade Law & WTO
Dyan Mazurana
Human Security & Transitional Justice
Daniel Drezner
International Political Economy & Foreign Policy