Johns Hopkins SAIS and SOAS University of London launch cooperative degree program

 

The Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) and SOAS University of London have partnered to launch a cooperative degree program. This two-year program, will enable students to earn a Master of Arts in International Affairs at SAIS Europe, the school’s European campus located in Bologna, Italy, and a Master of Science in Developmental Studies, Economics, or Politics from SOAS University of London. Students in this two-year program spend one year at each campus and can begin their studies in either Bologna or London. 

 

“For 65 years, SAIS Europe has prepared students for global careers in public service, diplomacy, business, and nonprofit organizations under an American system of graduate education. We are proud of our reputation for developing creative leaders who can see beyond borders and work across sectors and we welcome this opportunity to partner with SOAS to continue to enhance the educational experience for students at both schools,” said Johns Hopkins SAIS Dean Eliot A. Cohen. “This new cooperative degree partnership with SOAS presents a unique opportunity to combine the strengths and resources of both schools to develop global leaders capable of addressing the world’s most pressing challenges.”

 

“We are delighted to collaborate with Johns Hopkins SAIS to offer this unique course for our students. In today’s complex political, economic and social environment SOAS works to prepare students to navigate and overcome these global challenges.” said SOAS University of London Director Baroness Valerie Amos CH. “This program will continue to help our students understand the world from different perspectives and equip them for becoming tomorrow’s leaders.” 

 

Through this partnership, SOAS University of London joins Sciences Po Lille (France), Diplomatic Academy of Vienna (Austria), University of Leiden (The Netherlands), and University of Bologna (Italy) as one of SAIS Europe’s cooperative degree partners.

 

Jason Lucas 

Communications Manager

Johns Hopkins SAIS

office: +1 (202) 663-5620

mobile: +1 (202) 422-2652

 

Jenny Williams 

Communications Manager 

SOAS University of London

office: +44 (0) 207 898 4135  

[email protected] 

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A division of Johns Hopkins University, the School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) is a global institution that offers students an international perspective on today's critical issues. For 75 years, Johns Hopkins SAIS has produced great leaders, thinkers, and practitioners of international relations. Public leaders and private sector executives alike seek the counsel of the faculty, whose ideas and research inform and shape policy. Johns Hopkins SAIS offers a global perspective across three campus locations: Bologna, Italy; Nanjing, China; and Washington, D.C. The school's interdisciplinary curriculum is strongly rooted in the study of international economics, international relations, and regional studies, preparing students to address multifaceted challenges in the world today. For more information, visit sais.jhu.edu or on Twitter @SAISHopkins

 

About SOAS University of London
 

SOAS University of London is the leading higher education institution in Europe specializing in the study of Asia, Africa and the Near and Middle East. With a vast repository of knowledge and expertise on our specialist regions, SOAS is uniquely placed to inform and shape current thinking about the economic, political, cultural, security, and religious challenges of the world. SOAS programs are taught by respected academics engaged in fieldwork and research which influences government policy and the lives of individuals across the globe. 

 

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