One of the world’s premier graduate schools of international relations, The Fletcher School offers a broad range of courses and a flexible curriculum which enable students to meet their individual education and career goals. History of the School The Fletcher School opened in 1933 in the midst of the Great Depression as an act of hope in a time of despair and a boost to internationalism in a time of isolationism. Today, as the oldest graduate school in the United States dedicated exclusively to the study and understanding of international affairs, we continue to meet the demands of a world in which the only constant is change. Degree Programs The Fletcher School offers four degrees, each having different admission and graduation requirements. Most students enroll in the Master of Arts in Law and Diplomacy (MALD) program, requiring two-years (16 courses) of study. The Master of Arts is a one-year degree for mid-career professionals able to take a sabbatical or leave-of-absence from their jobs. The Global Master of Arts Program, designed for mid-career and senior-level candidates who are unable to study in full-time residence at Fletcher, combines three short residency periods with intensive internet-mediated instruction. Outstanding graduates of the MALD program and other two-year master's programs may enter Fletcher's Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) program. Regardless of the degree, all students are required to pass written and oral comprehension exams in a language other than their native tongue. The master's degrees require the completion of a substantial thesis. Ph.D. candidates must write and defend a dissertation. For more information on degree requirements, visit www.fletcher.edu/degrees. Fields of Study Fields of study are the basic building blocks of a Fletcher education. Each field consists of related courses designed to develop specific knowledge and skills related to a particular topic or geographic area. Combining these fields allows students to mold their education to meet a specific personal interest or professional goal. MALD students are required to graduate with two fields of study; Ph.D. students must complete three. Fletcher's current fields of study are:
With faculty approval, students may also combine courses from Fletcher, other graduate programs at Tufts University, Harvard University and other institutions to create a specialized Field of Study. Recent examples of student-created concentrations include: International Human Rights, International Migration and Refugee Studies, and Private Sector Development. Fletcher’s Students and Alumni Fletcher’s talented and diverse student body is a source of informal learning and an inspiration for growth. More than 40 percent of Fletcher's students come from outside the U.S., representing more than 70 countries, and a quarter of those who are U.S. citizens are persons of color. Students come from professional backgrounds as varied as investment banking, community activism, the military, and the Peace Corps. The kaleidoscope of religious beliefs, political opinion, and personal experiences our students bring to the classroom will hone your ability to see your culture through the eyes of another—an invaluable tool in any facet of international relations. Fletcher alumni, who can be found in the private, public, and not-for-profit sectors, are firmly committed to the mission of the institution and the success of its current students. Fletcher graduates recognize that the unique opportunity they've had to shape the course of international affairs, through their careers as diplomats, civil servants, industry executives, military officers, journalists, scholars, lawyers, researchers, and consultants might not have been there were it not for the doors opened by Fletcher alumni before them. They are eager to provide the same opportunity to the Fletcher graduates who follow them. Fletcher’s Commitment to Diversity Each year, The Fletcher School actively seeks to enroll talented women and people of color from throughout the U.S. The school works in partnership with several programs that support graduate students of color, and recruits students from the Historically Black Colleges and Universities, among other initiatives. Fletcher’s collegial atmosphere fosters a spirit of equality and learning among all its students. Career Planning Fletcher’s Office of Career Services provides a comprehensive, constantly updated career planning program that prepares Fletcher students to compete in the international job market and that promotes more broadly the distinctive value of Fletcher graduates to businesses and institutions around the globe. Financial Assistance Fletcher offers students a variety of financial aid resources, including scholarships, grants, teaching and research assistantships, loans, work-study, and on-campus employment. Each year, Fletcher awards nearly $2 million dollars in both need- and merit-based scholarship aid. Most scholarship awards are renewable for the second year of study. Our Home Town Fletcher is in the heart of the Tufts University campus, only a short subway ride from the great city of Boston. The surrounding communities of Medford and Somerville provide the friendliness and tranquility of a classic college town along with the latest in arts and music. Much like Fletcher's own community, Boston is thoroughly multicultural. Second only to New York as an eastern port of entry to the United States, Boston is home to many vibrant immigrant communities—some new, others with deep roots in the city. With more than 60 distinguished colleges and universities, Boston also boasts the largest concentration of international students in the world, as well as one of the most stimulating intellectual environments you'll find anywhere. For More Information Please contact:
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