The Johns Hopkins University Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) Office of Admissions invites you to an on-campus information session to learn more about our newest degree offering - the Doctor of International Affairs (DIA). The DIA is a practitioner’s doctorate, ideal for experienced professionals with at least five years of full-time work experience who seek to further their expertise through an advanced research degree in an accelerated timeframe.

DIA students work with a faculty advisor to design a personalized academic and research plan to prepare for their doctoral thesis. Advanced standing is available for students who possess a relevant master’s degree allowing the program to be completed in as little as two years with one year of full-time study and subsequent year focused on completing their doctoral thesis; or, in three years if they wish to continue working while pursuing the degree part-time. A three-year, full-time track is available for those who have not completed a prior, relevant master’s degree.