The MAIA is a two-year graduate program offered at Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) Europe (Bologna, Italy) with options for cooperative study at partner institutions (e.g., Hopkins-Nanjing Center, Sciences Po Lille, McGill Max Bell School). The curriculum is multidisciplinary, combining international relations, regional studies, international economics, and language, with a strong academic writing component. Students choose between producing an original thesis (approx. 15,000-20,000 words) or a research-focused 'short thesis'/'extended research paper' option (approx. 8,000 words). The program is highly international, with students from diverse regions and a focus on cross-cultural communication. Courses are taught in English under the American graduate system, with flexibility to tailor coursework to specific interests in international affairs. The academic environment emphasizes community, collaboration, and global perspectives. 来源： https://sais.jhu.edu/admissions/masters-program-admissions/how-apply/how-apply-ma-sais-europe