The Josef Korbel School of International Studies welcomes a class of approximately 215 MA and four PhD students every year. Our innovative programs, long-standing emphasis on excellence and culture of service for the global public good provides them with the tools they need to succeed professionally and personally. Our faculty takes a special interest in ensuring their success, which has positioned us as one of the top-ranked schools in the world for the study of international affairs.

The Josef Korbel School offers both winter and autumn enrollment. The priority deadlines for these enrollment terms are:

Winter enrollment (January start date): October 15th for domestic applicants, September 15th for International applicants
Autumn enrollment (September start date): January 15th, December 15th for International applicants

Please note: The Josef Korbel School operates on a rolling admissions basis for the MA program whereby applications are reviewed for admissions and scholarships until the incoming cohort is filled.

For the PhD program, autumn is the only available entry quarter and strictly abides by the application priority deadline.
We are no longer accepting PhD applications for the autumn 2010 quarter. The next available quarter to apply for the doctoral program is autumn 2011.

To apply now, click here.

Click here to read the Josef Korbel School admissions blog. Click here for admissions frequently asked questions.

Download the appropriate checklist to learn how to apply.

• Master of Arts Application Checklist
• PhD Application Checklist
• International Student Application Checklist
• Dual Degree Application Checklist
• Mid-Career Program Application Checklist

Supplemental application materials with the exception of transcripts can be uploaded into our online application system. Official transcripts must be sent in sealed envelopes to:

Office of Graduate Studies
University of Denver
Mary Reed Building
Room 5
2199 S. University Blvd.
Denver, CO 80208
grad-info@du.edu
303.871.2831
303.871.4942 (fax)

Once complete, applications will be forwarded to the Josef Korbel School Admissions Review Committee for evaluation. A complete application includes the application and all supplemental materials.

Apply now. We look forward to receiving your application and learning more about you.

If you are interested in meeting us at a recruitment event this fall, click here to view our schedule. To learn more about on campus visits, click here.