“IWP is excited to offer students from Tiffin University’s National Security, Intelligence & Terrorism Studies program the opportunity to enroll in our accelerated degree program. We look forward to welcoming Tiffin University graduates to our academic community, whether through our online programs or in person at our Washington, D.C. campus.”
– Christine Balling, Senior Vice President, Professional Affiliations and Adjunct Faculty Member
Located in Washington, D.C., The Institute of World Politics is the independent graduate school of national security, intelligence, and international affairs.
In June 2026, IWP and Tiffin University signed a Memorandum of Understanding to form a partnership for national security, intelligence, and international affairs education. Tiffin University, located in Tiffin, Ohio, educates students by linking knowledge to professional practice.
Benefits for Tiffin University Students and Graduates
The following benefits apply to students and graduates of Tiffin University’s B.A. in National Security, Intelligence & Terrorism program:
- Early Assurance – Apply on (or after) April 30th of the third year of college.
- Opportunity to take approved online graduate classes during senior year at no cost, up to eight credits.
- Guaranteed slots in the IWP Internship Program for current undergraduate students.
- Eligibility to receive the IWP Internship Program scholarship upon successful completion of the 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)
“I am incredibly proud to announce our formal partnership with The Institute of World Politics, one of the nation’s premier graduate institutions dedicated to national security, intelligence, and international affairs. Students will experience conducting cutting-edge research alongside scholar-practitioners, receive private briefings from distinguished national security professionals, and tour some of the most iconic institutions in our nation, including the Pentagon and the U.S. Capitol. For students who are serious about a future in national security and intelligence, this partnership delivers the academic rigor, professional immersion, and Washington, D.C. experience that sets our students apart.”
– Dr. Lacy Ellis, Dean of Tiffin University’s School of Criminal Justice & Social Sciences