Ford Dorsey Master's in International Policy
The Online Application is Closed until mid-September
The application for admission into the Ford Dorsey Master's in International Policy is currently closed. It will reopen on September 15 for matriculation in Autumn 2027. Learn more about our admissions process and upcoming events.
Why choose Stanford for International Policy?
About The Program
Capstone: Policy Change Studio
Second-year students work in teams to tackle international policy challenges and develop solutions for the real world.
Faculty Interaction
Students interact with faculty in the classroom and in one-on-one advising sessions. Additionally, opportunities exist for research and teaching assistantships.
Individualized Advising
Each student works with three professional advisors: a faculty advisor, an academic advisor, and a career advisor.
Summer Internship Placement and Funding
MIP staff facilitates the first-year internship search by providing support and funding.
Funding and Financial Aid
Ford Dorsey and FSI Fellowships are offered to a limited number of incoming students.
Stanford Alumni Community
Students join the MIP network and the broader Stanford alumni community.
MIP Career Paths
MIP alumni demonstrate outstanding leadership and make contributions across sectors: corporate, government, non-profit, think tanks, and multilateral organizations.
