“This new program presents exciting new opportunities for Sweet Briar students to pursue an advanced degree in an accelerated timeframe, and to leverage all the opportunities IWP has to offer in the heart of Washington, D.C.”
-Dr. James S. Robbins, IWP Dean of Academics
Located in Washington, D.C., The Institute of World Politics is a graduate school of national security, intelligence, and international affairs.
In July 2024, IWP and Sweet Briar College signed a Memorandum of Understanding to form a partnership for national security, intelligence, and international affairs education. Sweet Briar College is a private liberal arts women’s college in Virginia. Sweet Briar challenges and inspires women, forging ethical leaders with the skill, compassion, and vision to create a more just and sustainable world.
Benefits for Sweet Briar College students and graduates
- $2,200 scholarship per semester for students in IWP’s in-person M.A. programs, if accepted within IWP admissions guidelines
- Does not preclude you from additional IWP merit-based scholarships
- Tuition reduction from $650 to $500 per credit hour if enrolled in IWP’s online programs
- Early Assurance – Apply on (or after) April 30th of 3rd year of college
- Retroactive for Sweet Briar College alumni
- Sweet Briar students will receive priority consideration for IWP’s internship program
IWP’s In-Person Master’s Degrees:
- M.A. in Statecraft and National Security Affairs
- M.A. in War Studies
- M.A. in Statecraft and International Affairs
- M.A. in Chinese and Asian Affairs
- M.A. in Strategic Intelligence Studies
- M.A. in Counterintelligence Studies
- Executive M.A. in National Security Affairs
- M.A. in Strategic and International Studies (Professional)
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The IWP and Sweet Briar College Signing Ceremony with IWP President Amb. Aldona Wos and Sweet Briar College President Mary Pope Hutson.