International Affairs Grad Programs

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<p>I'm looking for information to help the son of a friend who is interested in getting an advanced degree in international affairs/relations from an American university. He has a degree in history or economics, I think a masters, from Edinburgh University. Grew up in Asia (not ethnic Asian though). Went to the best English prep schools. Widely traveled, speaks several languages. Very bright and charismatic, but probably not a top student grade-wise. </p>

<p>I know that the following are great for IR: Tufts, JHU, Georgetown. I believe that any of the ivies are good.
Any other recommendations?
State U's?
Any idea about degree of selectivity?</p>

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He has a degree in history or economics, I think a masters, from Edinburgh University.

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<p>All Scottish degrees are 4-year masters courses. There is no BA. So your friend must have an MA (like Prince William does after 4 years at St Andrews). I don't know if this would be an advantage or not!</p>

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<p>The Ranking International Relations forum has good information:</p>

<p><a href="http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/showthread.php?t=56589%5B/url%5D"&gt;http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/showthread.php?t=56589&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p>

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<p>Momrath-- you need to find out if your friend wants an academic degree or a professional school experience in policy and internaional relations.</p>