Master’s Program of International Affairs and Strategic Studies
Taipei, Taiwan
Master degree
DURATION
LANGUAGES
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: The Graduate Institute of International Affairs and Strategic Studies (GIIASS) at Tamkang University was founded in 1983 and focuses on international politics, security, regional affairs, and strategy. It also offers PhD and master's programmes. A Master of Arts (MA) requires 36 credits: 8 credits of required courses and 26 elective credits, plus a master's thesis supervised by faculty and an Oral Examination.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can aim for diplomat, policy analyst, intelligence analyst, consultant roles or pursue doctoral study. The programme develops skills in strategic analysis, geopolitics, diplomacy, security, and regional expertise for government, think tanks and private sector.
Founded in 1983, the Graduate Institute of International Affairs and Strategic Studies (GIIASS) focuses on research in international politics, international security, regional affairs, and strategy. At present, we provide both Ph.D. and master programs for domestic and foreign students who are interested in international affairs or strategic studies.
Requirements for a Master’s degree of Arts in International Affairs and Strategic Studies
Successful completion of 36 credits of courses, including 8 credits of required courses and 26 credits of elective courses. Students are also required to submit a written master's thesis completed under the supervision of a faculty member and pass an Oral Examination.
