GPS offers degrees and certificate programs designed to meet the needs of aspiring professionals in the fields of international affairs and public policy. Our curriculum and career services open a world of opportunity for our students and alumni.

Equity, diversity and inclusion are defining features of the school, UC San Diego and the entire University of California system. They are critical elements to a productive and innovate environment, and we embrace them all as sources of strength.

Students at GPS have the opportunity to engage with faculty in relevant research that has real-world policy implications. Find the policy topic you are most interested in and explore the research our faculty are doing.

For professionals looking to broaden their perspectives, sharpen their quantitative abilities and advance their careers, the Global Leadership Institute (GLI) provides uniquely valuable education experiences that enable both employer and employee to benefit from our sector expertise. GLI offers executive master’s degrees, nondegree certificates and also hosts study-abroad graduate researchers and students from around the world.