Government and Politics, Master of Arts, Rome (33 Credits)

Entrance Requirements

For admission to graduate studies in the Department of Government and Politics, students are expected to have an undergraduate preparation of at least 18 credits in government and politics, political science, or an equivalent field, and a 3.0 GPA. Any deficiency in preparation may require supplementary or conditional credits in the form of suitable graduate courses, as determined by the department.

Application Requirements

• Complete and submit the online application.
• Submit a current resume or curriculum vitae.
• Submit official university transcripts and degree conferrals/diplomas. Certified English translations must be submitted with transcripts and diplomas. Transcripts must be submitted from each institution attended.
• Submit the Test for English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or IELTS examination score to demonstrate English proficiency. Applicants from the following countries do not need to submit a TOEFL or IELTS score: American Samoa, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Canada (except Quebec), Dominica, Grenada, Grand Cayman, Guyana, Ireland, Jamaica, Liberia, New Zealand, Sierra Leone, Trinidad/Tobago, United Kingdom and U.S. Pacific Trust (SJU campus code:  0132).
• Submit two letters of recommendation from instructors in the proposed area of specialization.
• Submit a personal statement describing your reason for pursuing graduate study and leadership objectives in 300 to 350 words. Your statement of goals should briefly, but meaningfully, introduce yourself and describe what you hope to achieve by earning a graduate degree at St. John's.
• Submit an application fee of $70 USD.

Official transcripts and other hard copy documents should be mailed directly to the Office of Graduate Admissions. All graduate applications are processed through our Queens Campus.

Applications for fall semester program start are preferred, but are accepted on a rolling basis.

Tuition rates for the Rome, Italy campus are the same as for Queens and are listed online. U.S. citizens and permanent residents who are interested in studying on the Rome campus are eligible for federal graduate loans. St. John’s also offers additional options for financing your degree, including scholarships, graduate assistantships, and resident assistantships.

Graduate Assistantships

Graduate assistantships are awarded to matriculated students on both the Queens and Rome campuses on a semester basis. They are based on academic achievement and possession of the skills necessary to fulfill the requirements of the position. Graduate assistantships cover the cost of tuition for up to four courses per semester.

Scholarships

Students enrolling at the Rome campus are offered scholarships based on scholastic achievement, evidence of work experience, and financial need that cover 25 percent of tuition for the entire duration of the master’s degree. To be considered for a Rome scholarship, you must apply directly to the Assistant Dean in Rome.

The Pope Paul VI Scholarship, which began in 1965, is available to diplomatic personnel from Permanent Missions to the United Nations (UN), as well as UN personnel interested in pursuing a Master of Arts in Government and Politics or an Advanced Certificate in International Law and Diplomacy. Eligible candidates must provide a letter of proof of employment to verify the student’s affiliation with the United Nations or Embassy. This partial scholarship covers 50 percent of tuition for the M.A. in Government and Politics or the Advanced Certificate in International Law and Diplomacy.

The Special Graduate Scholarship for Public Employees is available for students who are public management employees pursuing a master’s degree within the Department of Government and Politics. Eligible students should contact the department for further information.

The Stecklow Steiner Endowed Scholarship is available to graduate students in Government and Politics.

As a graduate student on the Rome campus, you will have the opportunity to learn from faculty members with expertise in a variety of fields related to international affairs.