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Application Requirements

Master of International Policy (College Station, TX)


Admissions Info - Master of International Policy

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The Master of International Policy (MIP) in College Station, TX admits students into the program three times a year for spring, summer, or fall entry. Application deadlines are as follows:

Spring 2026: October 15, 2025
Summer 2026: March 15, 2026

Fall 2026: April 15, 2026
Spring 2027: October 15, 2026 (App opens May 1, 2026)


REQUIREMENTS

✔️4+ Years of Experience in International Affairs
Applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of four years of professional experience in the field of international affairs, broadly understood. (Such experience does NOT include educational experiences like semester abroad or undergraduate internships.)

If you are unsure if you meet this requirement, you may email bushschoolapplications@tamu.edu a copy of your up-to-date resume containing all of your international experience. The Bush School Graduate Admissions Office will review and let you know if you meet the experience requirement.

✔️Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent)
To be eligible for graduate admission at Texas A&M University, an applicant must have earned or is expected to earn a bachelor’s degree by the time of enrollment.

For degrees earned from a college outside of the United States, please check to make sure the degree(s) you earned are considered by Texas A&M to be equivalent to a 4-year bachelor’s degree in the United States before applying. Click for a list of Bachelor’s Degree equivalencies.

✔️Complete Application
An application and all materials (including recommendations) must be submitted online through the Texas A&M GradCAS application system by 11:59 PM (Central Time) on the day of the application deadline listed above. Incomplete applications are NOT considered or reviewed.


ADMISSIONS PROCESS

Apply
An application must be submitted, and all materials (including recommendations) must be received on or before 11:59 PM (Central Time) on the application deadline. Applications submitted but missing any of the required items (see below) are considered INCOMPLETE and are not considered or reviewed.

Decision
An admissions decision is emailed to the applicant 7-10 business days after an application is completed. If offered admission, the applicant will receive an email with an offer letter and will have 30 days to accept or decline their offer of admission.


HOW TO APPLY

To help you stay on track of your application, we’ve created a step-by-step guide and checklist in PDF format for you to use as you work on your application: MIP Application Requirements – Step-by-Step Guide & Checklist.

Please use the same spelling and name on all correspondence to avoid confusion or delay in processing your application materials. Notify the Bush School Admissions Office immediately of any changes to your email address and/or name.


Application

Start your application in GradCAS at any time! You may return to upload additional materials or update information prior to submitting your application. Just make sure you submit your application and all materials prior to 11:59 PM (Central Time) on the application deadline.

  1. Create an account in GradCAS.
  2. Click the link below for the term you wish to apply to get started.

    • Spring 2026 Master of International Policy (College Station)
    • Summer 2026 Master of International Policy (College Station) – Opens August 15, 2025
    • Fall 2026 Master of International Policy (College Station) – Opens August 15, 2025
    • Spring 2027 Master of International Policy (College Station) – Opens May 1, 2026

  3. Click the ‘Add Program’ menu option and add the corresponding program above to your application.
  4. **TIP** Consult with your recommenders early in the application process and add their contact information to your application in GradCAS as soon as possible, even before filling out the rest of your application. This allows your recommenders to start working on their recommendation while you work on filling out the application. Skip to ‘Recommendations’ section below for instructions.

  5. Fill out all required fields and upload all required documents in your application.
  6. Pay the application fee and submit by the deadline.

Fee

To submit the application, applicants must pay a non-refundable application fee via credit card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, or Discover):

  • $89 for domestic applicants*
  • $114 for international applicants

Recommendations

Two recommendations (consisting of a letter and brief evaluation) are required and collected via your application in GradCAS. Both recommendations must be received by the application deadline so choose your recommenders early in the application process! Applications are “incomplete” if they are submitted with fewer than two recommendations and will NOT be considered for admission.

One or both recommendations can be from:

  • can speak to the applicant’s leadership; public service, military, or work experience; and/or
  • is familiar with applicant’s academic performances.

As soon as you have consulted your recommenders, add their contact information to your application in GradCAS! This allows your recommenders to start working on their recommendation while you continue filling out the application. To add a recommender, you will first need to add the program (see step #2 above). Then, access the Program Materials quadrant → Recommendations tab.

Please enter the preferred email address of your recommenders and advise them to monitor that email, including junk and spam folders, for a recommendation request sent from support@tamu.myliaison.com

Click for instructions on requesting, monitoring, and resending a recommendation request in GradCAS.

Résumé

Upload a current résumé (two pages maximum) containing activities after high school to the Supporting Information quadrant → Documents section of your application. Resumes should be a max of three pages (shorten/highlight long CVs) and include dates (months/years) for all experiences. Be sure your resume lists all your international related experiences with details. A Résumé Template is available for reference, containing the information/sections to include in your résumé.

Statement

Upload your personal statement to the Program Materials quadrant → Documents tab of your application in GradCAS. Statements should answer the following prompt, be typed in 11 pt font, spaced 1.5”, and include the applicant’s name, the title “Personal Statement,” and a page number on each page.

Prompt: In 750 words or less, please address the following topics in your personal statement:

  • What inspired or influenced you to pursue a career in international affairs (include relevant people, places, travel, courses, internships, and/or events),
  • Your personal and professional goals within international affairs,
  • What value you bring to the program (include meaningful experiences, education, and/or jobs you have had), and
  • How will obtaining the MIP from the Bush School help you to achieve your goals.

Transcripts

Applicants must have earned a bachelor’s degree or are expected to earn a bachelor’s degree by the time they enroll in the program. Applicants with a degree from a university outside of the United States must have earned a degree equivalent to a 4-year bachelor’s degree in the United States. Visit the Texas A&M International Graduate Admissions website for a list of recognized Bachelor’s Degree equivalencies.

UPLOAD COPIES OF TRANSCRIPTS TO GRADCAS APPLICATION

In the Academic History quadrant → Colleges Attended section of your GradCAS application:

  • Add the names of every college or university you’ve attended.
  • Then, upload a copy of your transcript for only the 4-year colleges you’ve attended by clicking on the ‘Upload Transcript’ link under the name of the corresponding college.
    • TEXAS A&M CURRENT/FORMER STUDENTS: Upload your unofficial TAMU transcript to GradCAS.

    • INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE(S): For each international college, upload a file containing a copy of your transcript and degree certificate in its native language, as well as an English translation for both (if applicable).
      • If you attended a college in CHINA, please be aware that if admitted, you will be required to submit transcripts and degrees verified by the Center for Student Services and Development (CSSD) to Texas A&M admissions@tamu.edu via Parchment.

Transcript requirements:

  • Copies of your degree evaluation/audit will not be accepted. Copies of your transcript are required.
  • Official transcripts are NOT needed to apply.
  • Official transcripts from all 4-year colleges attended must be submitted upon admission to register for courses. Click for instructions on submitting official transcripts after admission.
  • For each college where a degree was earned, the corresponding transcript must indicate the name of the degree and date it was awarded.
  • If a degree is in progress, courses and grades through the most recent semester at the time of your application must be included on your transcript.

Visit the Texas A&M Graduate Admissions website for additional information.

GRE/GMAT Test Scores

GRE or GMAT test scores are not required to apply. However, scores are:

  • Strongly encouraged for those with a cumulative GPA below a 3.2. We use the cumulative GPA (out of 4.0) as listed on the transcript issuing the degree (bachelor, master, PhD).

  • Encouraged and accepted for anyone who feels their scores can complement a strong file or offset concerns such as a low GPA, lack of experience in the field, or if their grades/experiences do not reflect current abilities.

Applicants weighing the decision to submit scores should consider their testing ability, time to study, and whether scores will help or hinder their application (our a 308). We prefer the GRE over GMAT. Scores must be within five years of the date the GradCAS application is submitted.

If you choose to submit GRE or GMAT test scores, upload a copy of your Test Score Report to the Program Materials quadrant → Documents tab of your application in GradCAS.

International Applicants:If you wish to provide Proof of English Proficiency via a GRE/GMAT scores, then you must submit your official test scores directly from the Education Testing Service (ETS) to Texas A&M University in College Station, TX. Also upload a copy of your Test Score Report to the Program Materials quadrant → Documents tab of your application in GradCAS. (GRE Code: 6003 / GMAT Code: 7B7-K9-57)

**OFFICIAL GRE/GMAT test scores are only needed after admission for international applicants who wish to provide proof of English language proficiency via their GRE or GMAT verbal score. See below for additional information.

English Language Proficiency

(for citizens from non-English speaking countries, if required)

Proof of English language proficiency is required for most international applicants. Visit the Texas A&M International Graduate Admissions website for a list of countries whose citizens are exempt from submitting proof of English language proficiency.

If your country of citizenship is not listed/exempt, you must submit proof of English proficiency in one of the following ways via your application at the time you apply (also listed on the International Application Requirements website):

  • Complete all 4 years of a bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited university located in the United States.

  • GRE Verbal Score of at least a 146 from a test date within five years of applying. Upload a copy of your test score report to your application via the Program Materials quadrant → Documents tab. If admitted, you will need to request your official GRE scores be sent to Texas A&M University using GRE school code 6003.

  • GMAT Verbal Score of at least a 22 from a test date within five years of applying. Upload a copy of your test score report to your application via the Program Materials quadrant → Documents tab. If admitted, you will need to request your official GMAT scores be sent to Texas A&M University using GMAT school code 7B7-K9-57.

  • TOEFL Score of at least 80 i-BT from a test date within two years of applying. We prefer a score of at least 100 i-BT. Upload a copy of your test score report to your application via the Program Materials quadrant → Documents tab. If admitted, you will need to request your official TOEFL scores be sent to Texas A&M University using school code 6003.

  • IELTS Academic Overall Band Score of at least 6.0 from a test date within two years of applying. We prefer an overall band score of at least a 7.0. Upload a copy of your test score report to your application via the Program Materials quadrant → Documents tab. If admitted, you will need to request your official IELTS scores be sent to Texas A&M University (College Station) at the address below:

      Internal Admissions Processing
      Texas A&M University
      PO Box 40002
      College Station, TX 77842-4002
      admissions@tamu.edu

Applicants are advised to schedule a test date of at least two months in advance of the application deadline to ensure test scores are received by the application deadline. Test scores can take anywhere from 2-6 weeks to come in. Applications submitted without proof of English proficiency (if required) are considered incomplete and will not be considered.

AFTER SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION

Please allow us 7-10 business days to process your application once submitted, sometimes longer during peak times (mid-December through mid-January).

Once we have finished processing your application, we (Bush School Graduate Admissions) will email you at the email address you entered on your application with the official status of your application (Incomplete or Complete). The status of your application in GradCAS is not accurate as GradCAS only checks for some of the required items.

  • If incomplete, it is your responsibility to submit the missing material(s) by the application deadline.
  • If complete, sit tight and wait for an email containing an update on the status of your application in late January, early February.

CONTACT INFORMATION: BUSH SCHOOL GRADUATE ADMISSIONS

Questions about the application or admissions process for the Master of International Affairs program should be directed to Ashlee Treadway or Kathryn Meyer in the Bush School Graduate Admissions Office:

Phone: 979-862-3476
Email: bushschoolapplications@tamu.edu

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