Center for Global Affairs

Creating a Community of Global Citizens to Change the World

“Global” is more than an interesting theory or a trendy rhetorical device. It’s the way we see the world. Welcome to a global affairs program for the 21st century—NYU’s Center for Global Affairs.

The Center for Global Affairs at NYU's School of Continuing and Professional Studies educates and inspires students to become global citizens capable of identifying and implementing solutions to pressing global challenges. Whether you are interested in a career in the international arena or simply want a better understanding of today's complex global landscape, we offer a variety of unique study options and events.

Our faculty are senior staff members of NGOs, international lawyers, journalists specializing in global affairs, and other professionals whose substantive experience heightens your awareness of emerging issues and helps you succeed in global fields.

The Center for Global Affairs offers:

• The Master of Science in Global Affairs
• The Certificate in Global Affairs, preparation for graduate school or an international career
• A wide range of continuing education courses that provide critical insights into the issues that affect international relations
• Provocative public events that explore global challenges in the company of experts who play a key role on the international stage
• The UN in Geneva study program, a unique opportunity to study at the Palais des Nations, the original home of the League of Nations
• The Summer Intensive in Global Affairs, which awards a Certificate in Global Affairs through an in-depth, concentrated 4-week learning experience