With our International Relations intensive, you will be immersed in a cohort of peers and world-class faculty who share your passion for solving problems on a global scale.

Credit

Residential

Commuter

Accepts International Students

Financial Aid

Final project

During the program, rising high school juniors and seniors will experience Tufts University’s distinctive approach to the study of International Relations, earn college credit, and create a path toward future scholastic and professional goals. Students will analyze current events and theoretical frameworks for understanding IR through interactive seminars from experts; interrogate key concepts in small, collaborative discussion sections; begin developing the language and communication skills that form the foundation of international affairs; work together in teams to handle simulated crisis situations; conduct research using academic resources available from Tufts’ Tisch Library; and compose a college-level research paper with guidance from advanced classroom assistants and a research librarian. After two weeks of intensive classes, students will expand their network of peers with a passion for IR and gain insightful mentors while acquiring a deep familiarity with collegiate academics and working with Tufts’ highly distinguished faculty and exceptional resources.

Program Highlights:
- Study a range of IR topics including international economics, cybersecurity, global public health, nuclear nonproliferation, and more with professors from Tufts’ Fletcher School of Law & Diplomacy and the School of Arts & Sciences
- Start to learn a new language or advance your skills in an existing language, including Arabic, Chinese, Russian, French, Spanish, and English
- Confront real-world issues in an International Relations Crisis simulation, putting to the test the diplomatic, negotiation, critical thinking, and writing skills you will be developing
- Forge lasting relationships with like-minded students from all over the world!

Program Outcomes:
- A unique academic experience at one of the nation’s top International Relations schools, earning 3 Tufts Credits (P/F) along the way*
- A college-level argumentative research paper
- Academic and real-world skills including conducting research, synthesizing concepts, drafting and revising persuasive prose, and evaluating sources
- Improved language skills
- An official Tufts transcript upon request

International Relations

Jul 23 - Aug 04

2 weeks

Residential

5500 USD

International Relations

Jul 23 - Aug 04

2 weeks

Commuter

4000 USD

Program Fees - Summer 2023

Commuter Program Fee: $4,000
Includes: all program activities, materials and supplies, 1 meal per weekday (lunch), opening/closing events, use of select campus facilities, included program excursions and daily activities.
Excludes: residential accommodations, breakfast/dinner/weekend meals, airfare/transportation to and from home city or residence, courses and activities shown to have an extra fee, laundry, spending money, souvenirs, meals eaten away from program, trip cancellation insurance, medical insurance, required vaccinations, medical and dental expenses, any non-program-related transportation needs, and anything not explicitly stated above.

Residential Program Fee: $5,500
Includes: all program activities, materials and supplies, bed in a double-room in a Tufts dormitory, 3 meals per day (brunch / dinner on Sundays), use of select campus facilities, included program and residential excursions and daily activities, bed linens, pillow and towels, 24-hour residential care and support, staff-accompanied airport transfer during specified windows.
Excludes: airfare/transportation to and from home city, courses and activities shown to have an extra fee, laundry, spending money, souvenirs, meals eaten away from program, airport transfers outside of specified windows, trip cancellation insurance, medical insurance, required vaccinations, medical and dental expenses, any non-program-related transportation needs, and anything not explicitly stated above.

Non-Refundable Program Deposit: $550
A pre-payment on program fees is required to reserve space in the program within 10 business days of admission to the program
This deposit will be applied toward program fees and is not an additional fee
The balance of payment for program fees is due upon notification of charges, and no later than May 15
This deposit is non-refundable in the event of withdrawal from the program

Financial Aid

Tufts Pre-College Programs are committed to aiding students from all backgrounds. Although we have only limited need-based financial aid available, we do our best to distribute the funds to students for whom it can make the greatest difference in their ability to attend.
Financial Aid awards are made on a rolling basis to students with demonstrated need. We aim to provide enough aid to eligible students that they are able to successfully enroll and participate in the program.
If financial assistance is essential to your ability to attend the program, we recommend that you wait to pay the $550 non-refundable deposit until you have received your financial aid decision. Award decisions will be issued twice per month.

Please note:
International students are not eligible for financial aid at this time. Families should expect to contribute to the remaining portion of the program cost as well as other expenses like travel, books, etc.
We currently do not offer aid for students participating in our Leadership for Social Change Intensive