Dual degree with the Hertie School of Governance (Berlin)
The dual degree between University of Toronto’s and the Hertie School will allow students to gain two distinct and complementary degrees – a Master of Global Affairs (MGA) from Toronto and a Master of International Affairs (MIA) from the Hertie School in Berlin — in two calendar years (24 months), rather than the four years otherwise required to complete these degrees consecutively. Students enrolled in the dual degree will benefit from the unique academic strengths of each institution, the depth of the networks centred in their geographic regions, their distinct professional training, and internship resources. By studying at institutions based in Berlin and Toronto and combining a Master of International Affairs and a Master of Global Affairs, you will benefit from two complementary perspectives on the pressing global challenges of the 21st century.
Structure of the MIA/MGA
Students complete first-year courses at the Hertie School, followed by an internship and second year with the Munk School.
Year one (Fall / Winter)
- Concentration Core Course I
- Concentration Core Course II
- Economics I
- Economics II or Statistics II
- Global Politics
- International Negotiation
- International Law
- Statistics I
- Professional Skills Workshop I
- Professional Skills Workshop II
Year two (Summer)
- GLA1007H Global Internship (10 to 16 weeks) plus a critical reflection paper to be submitted in September of Year 2.
Year two (Fall / Winter)
Students complete core courses and elective courses at the Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy.
5 required core courses:
- GLA1014H Global Development
- GLA1011H Global Innovation Policy
- GLA2111H Research Methods for Capstone
- GLA2000H Capstone Seminar
- GLA2887H Final Research and Analysis
- Students will work on a master’s thesis. A draft of the thesis will be completed by the end of GLA28887H. The final thesis will be submitted as part of GLA2889Y Master’s Thesis in the summer term.
Five electives:
- Selected from MGA second-year course offerings *courses may differ by year
Year two (Summer)
Following all Year Two courses and the required Capstone course, students will spend the summer months registered at the University of Toronto (Munk School), completing their GLA2889Y Master’s Thesis.
University of Toronto Graduation Ceremony is held in November.
How to Apply
Applicants interested in the dual degree MIA/MGA program apply directly through the Hertie School only. There is no need to submit an application to the MGA as well if you are only applying to the dual degree program.
Applications for September 2025 entry open October 1, 2024 and close May 1, 2025. Visit the Hertie School's website to begin your application for the MIA/MGA dual degree program.
These are the deadlines for 2025-2026 Admission Cycle:
1st December 2024- Early Bird (2000 EUR discount on the first year at Hertie)
15th January 2025 – Non-EU/EEA Priority Deadline (higher likelihood of receiving financial aid)
15th February 2025 – EU/EEA Priority Deadline (higher likelihood of receiving financial aid)
1st May 2025 – Final Deadline
Those who wish to be considered for the standalone MGA, in addition to the MIA/MGA, must also submit a separate application to the MGA program by January 27, 2025. For more information please see our admissions page.
For questions related to applying to the MIA/MGA program please contact:
Hertie School
Phone: +49 (0)30 259 219 -114
Email: grad-admissions(at)hertie-school.org
Master of Global Affairs Program
Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy, University of Toronto
Email: mga.admissions@utoronto.ca
Tuition Fees:
Master of International Affairs (Hertie School) / Master of Global Affairs (University of Toronto):
Students must pay the tuition fees applicable in their host institution (please note that tuition fees are subject to change as per U of T policy):
- Fall-Winter Year 1: Hertie School tuition and fees
- Summer Year 1 2025: U of T: EXEMPT (except for mandatory international student health insurance UHIP approx. $260 CAD)
- Fall-Winter Year 2 2025/2026: Approx. U of T: $21,070.00 (plus incidental fees) for domestic students. Approx. $49,920.00 (plus incidental) for international students. (Please note that UofT fees are subject to change as we will not know the fees for Fall 2025 until the Summer 2025).
- Summer Year 2 2026: U of T: EXEMPT (except for mandatory international student health insurance UHIP approx. $260 CAD)
***Please note that dual degree MIA/MGA students are not eligible for MGA scholarship funding since the dual degree program tuition is already reduced (two degrees for the tuition price of one degree).
Questions? Please visit the Hertie School’s website for more information.