M.Sc Geopolitics and International Relations at MISHA

Manipal

Where Geopolitics Meets Technology, Strategy, and Global Transformations

M.Sc. Geopolitics and International Relations at the Manipal Institute of Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts (MISHA), MAHE, offers an interdisciplinary and research-intensive understanding of world politics and international affairs.

The program will provide conceptual clarity and scientific rigour required to analyse complex global challenges through an engagement with theories of geopolitics and international relations, India’s foreign policy and national security, multilateralism, international and regional organisations, and negotiation strategies. You will have opportunities to explore emerging fields such as critical technologies and resources, science diplomacy, cybersecurity, outer space, counterterrorism, nuclear and environmental security, energy transitions, sustainability, media and public diplomacy, and geopolitical risk analysis. The program prepares you for careers in academia, public service, think tanks, policy and risk analysis, consultancy, international affairs, business, and media.

Program Highlights

Strong Theoretical Foundation: Develop a sound understanding of geopolitical and international relations theories while strengthening your analytical and conceptual abilities.

Contemporary Strategic Focus: Examine emerging areas such as cybersecurity, outer space, critical technologies and resources, environmental security, and science diplomacy to understand contemporary geopolitical challenges.

Research-Intensive Learning: Gain training in scientific research methods and undertake thesis work, building a strong foundation for doctoral studies, policy research, and analytical careers.

Interdisciplinary Perspective: Draw on insights from politics, science and technology, economics, sociology, and law to develop a holistic understanding of global challenges and possible solutions.

Global Exposure Opportunities: Access international networking, academic engagement, and professional development opportunities that broaden your academic and career horizons.

Advanced Exposure

Build global networks through policy engagement, interdisciplinary learning, expert interactions, and professional development opportunities.

Research Scope

Apply rigorous research methods to geopolitics, foreign policy, security, technology, and global affairs.

Industry Readiness

Prepare for careers in think tanks, government, consulting, corporate risk analysis, media, and international business.

Advanced Exposure

Build global networks through policy engagement, interdisciplinary learning, expert interactions, and professional development opportunities.

Advanced Exposure

Build global networks through policy engagement, interdisciplinary learning, expert interactions, and professional development opportunities.

Scholarships

Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) Manipal awards scholarship for its Under Graduate (UG) and Post Graduate (PG) students under the following categories.

Degree / Marks/ Board

UG: 80% aggregate in 12th (as per admission criteria) PG: 70% aggregate in Undergraduate (UG)

Entrance Test

As applicable to the respective program

Scholarship on program fee

10% fee waiver

Scholarship on hostel fee

Not Applicable

Room type

Not Applicable

Monthly Stipend

Not Applicable

Continuation of Scholarship

The award of Fee Waiver for the subsequent years will be the same as given at the time of admission in the first year. Scholarship will be extended in the subsequent year only to those students who have cleared all subjects in the University Examinations of previous year before the due date for payment of annual program fee. Students who are promoted to next year with failures (F) / Incomplete (I) / Detention (DT) grades, will NOT be eligible for fee waiver for that academic year. Fee Waiver will be forfeited in the instances of irregularity in attendance, proven charges of indiscipline, bringing disrepute to the Department / Institution / University etc.

Withdrawal Policy

In case the candidate leaves the course before the course completion (for any reason), he / she MUST reimburse the total program fee (as per Prospectus 2025) for the years of scholarship utilized, back to MAHE Manipal.

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Program Highlights

Strong Theoretical Foundation: Develop a sound understanding of geopolitical and international relations theories while strengthening your analytical and conceptual abilities.

Research-Intensive Learning: Gain training in scientific research methods and undertake thesis work, building a strong foundation for doctoral studies, policy research, and analytical careers.

Global Exposure Opportunities: Access international networking, academic engagement, and professional development opportunities that broaden your academic and career horizons.

Advanced Exposure

Build global networks through policy engagement, interdisciplinary learning, expert interactions, and professional development opportunities.

Research Scope

Apply rigorous research methods to geopolitics, foreign policy, security, technology, and global affairs.

Industry Readiness

Prepare for careers in think tanks, government, consulting, corporate risk analysis, media, and international business.

Advanced Exposure

Build global networks through policy engagement, interdisciplinary learning, expert interactions, and professional development opportunities.

Advanced Exposure

Build global networks through policy engagement, interdisciplinary learning, expert interactions, and professional development opportunities.

Program Details

Outcomes
Careers

Upon the completion of this program, you can:

Critically examine global political systems, power structures, and strategic interactions.

Apply scientifically rigorous research methods to geopolitical and international issues.

Analyse India’s role and interests in the evolving global order.

Integrate technological, environmental, and security dimensions into geopolitical analysis.

Communicate research‑based insights effectively for academic, policy, and professional contexts.

Curriculum and Fees

Year 1
Year 2

Building Foundations in Geopolitics and International Relations

The program begins by establishing a strong conceptual, theoretical, and methodological foundation through a comprehensive set of core courses. The curriculum examines major approaches to geopolitics and international relations, the dynamics of war and peace, and India’s foreign policy and national security. It also covers regionalism, multilateralism, counter-terrorism, science and technology, nuclear politics, arms control, and international treaty negotiations. Research methodology provides training in formulating research questions and applying appropriate methods to contemporary global issues.

Program Duration

2 Years

Total Program fees

General:

INR 4,16,000

Total Program fees

NRI/Foreign:

USD 6,500

Scholarships

Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) Manipal awards scholarship for its Under Graduate (UG) and Post Graduate (PG) students under the following categories.

Degree / Marks/ Board

UG: 80% aggregate in 12th (as per admission criteria) PG: 70% aggregate in Undergraduate (UG)

Entrance Test

As applicable to the respective program

Scholarship on program fee

10% fee waiver

Scholarship on hostel fee

Not Applicable

Room type

Not Applicable

Monthly Stipend

Not Applicable

Continuation of Scholarship

Withdrawal Policy

To Know More

M.Sc Geopolitics and International Relations at MISHA

Where Geopolitics Meets Technology, Strategy, and Global Transformations

Program Highlights

Upon the completion of this program, you can:

Internships and Careers

Qualification

Building Foundations in Geopolitics and International Relations

2 Years

INR 4,16,000

USD 6,500

Program Highlights

Upon the completion of this program, you can:

Internships and Careers

Building Foundations in Geopolitics and International Relations

2 Years

INR 4,16,000

USD 6,500