Diplomatic Academy of Vienna – Vienna School of International Studies

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The Diplomatic Academy of Vienna (DA) is a postgraduate professional school, dedicated to preparing talented university and college graduates for international careers. The main academic areas encompass international relations, political science, international and EU law, economics, history and languages. We equip our students not only with the academic qualifcations but also intercultural skills, negotiation and management skills which are the essential prerequisites for the successful entry into many international professions today. Students receive a world-class education in international affairs. The DA boasts an international faculty that consists of university professors from many different countries. Another core element is language training in the DA’s three working languages English, German and French.

Faculties and programmes

Academic fields/departments:
Political Science and International Relations | International Economics | International and European Law | History | Cultural Studies

Programme topics in cooperation with our partner universities:
Environmental Economics | Environmental Technology | Surveillance & Sustainable Development | Air, Water and Waste Topics | International History of Science and Technology | International Economics and Globalisation | Digitalisation in international affairs | Research design and methods | Big data | Contemporary and historical international affairs | Languages

Specials

Diploma Programme. One-year full-time interdisciplinary programme in international and European studies in English, French and German with a special emphasis on professional skills and intensive language training.
Master of Advanced International Studies. Two-year full-time interdisciplinary programme in English on global and European affairs, international law, economics and history; joint programme with the University of Vienna.
Master of Science in Environmental Technology and International Affairs. Two-year full-time interdisciplinary programme in English combining international studies and environmental technology for a sustainable future; joint programme with TU Wien.
Master of Science in Digital International Affairs. Two-year full-time interdisciplinary programme on the digital transformation of international affairs, equipping students with the knowledge and skills to shape the international relations of tomorrow; joint programme with the University of Innsbruck.
PhD programme in Interdisciplinary International Studies. Four-year research-focused programme in English with full integration into the vibrant research community at the DA; joint programme with the University of Vienna.