The Division of International, Comparative Studies supports five interdisciplinary MA degree programs, four of which are situated in the Division’s Area Centers. The MA programs attract students from around the globe and build a strong community of scholars. The multidisciplinary programs provide intensive study for students interested in deepening their understanding of history, culture and contemporary policy problems. Each Center creates a unique program of study leveraging Stanford’s world class faculty in the School of Humanities & Sciences as well as in the professional schools and affiliated institutes on campus. Students are encouraged to participate in Division programs and student-initiated organizations.

Joint degree programs with the professional schools are available as are coterminal programs for Stanford undergraduates interested in pursuing graduate degrees. ICA MA graduates often pursue careers in government, NGOs, and business.

Application information and program prerequisites are available on the Center’s websites. Applications for the Fall 2007 academic year are not currently being accepted. Applications for the Fall 2008 academic year will be available in August 2007.

AFRICAN STUDIES
EAST ASIAN STUDIES
FORD DORSEY PROGRAM IN INTERNATIONAL POLICY STUDIES
LATIN AMERICAN STUDIES
RUSSIAN, EAST EUROPEAN AND EURASIAN STUDIES