MA in International Affairs
at CSU Long Beach, Los Angeles

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MA in International Affairs
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CSU Long Beach
Overview

California State University Long Beach offers courses at PG level. The course lasts for a duration of 18 months. It is among the top-ranked courses in the country. To be eligible for the course, the students must fulfil the eligibility criteria, which includes valid score in exams such as IELTS, TOEFL, PTE and Duolingo. The California State University Long Beach tuition fee for MA in International Affairs for the first year is USD 16,822 (INR 1,614,744). Also, the students have to make budget for the other costs which includes:

Rent
Hostel fees
Food
Books
Supplies
Utilities, etc.

The average California State University Long Beach cost of living is USD 13,922 (INR 1,336,373).

Duration	18 months
Tuition & Fees	₹15.94 Lakh Get Fees details
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Course Level	PG Degree

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MA in International Affairs
at
CSU Long Beach
Fees

The California State University Long Beach MA in International Affairs fees includes first year tuition fee and cost of living for international students. The first-year tuition fee is around USD 16,822 (INR 1,614,744). In addition to tuition costs, international students must manage their living expenses such as housing, food, and other utilities, which contribute to the total cost of living, estimated at USD 13,922 (INR 1,336,373). The California State University Long Beach cost varies depending on the additional cost.

Refer to the table below for a detailed fee breakup of the California State University Long Beach MA in International Affairs.

1st year tuition fees

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Tuition & fees	INR 15,93,712
Application Fee	INR 6,632

Other expenses in 1st Year

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Hostel & Meals	INR 13,18,967
Transportation	INR 1,16,909

Calculated at the exchange rate of 1 USD = INR 94.73975 | Tuition & expenses were last updated on 27ᵗʰ July 2026

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MA in International Affairs
at
CSU Long Beach
Entry Requirements

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CGPA - 3/4
Students must have following
UG degree in a social science, language, or related field from a regionally accredited university
A minimum GPA of 2.7 in the last 60 semester units attempted and good standing at the last college attended.
A graduate GPA of 3.0 or better in the program course requirements as follows.
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TOEFL

Marks - 80/120
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PTE

Marks - 58/90
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IELTS

Marks - 6.5/9
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Marks - 115/160
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MA in International Affairs
at
CSU Long Beach
Rankings

University Ranking

Rank	Rank Publisher
#127	National University US News & World Report, 2026
#1401	World University QS, 2025

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California State University Long Beach
Students Ratings & Reviews

4/5

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Student Views (Based on Reviews)

40% students never faced discrimination in this university

Vibe of Campus

Multi-dimensional

Friendly

Academically oriented

Liberal

Internships3.4

Part time work3.3

Post study jobs4.3

Quality of faculty4.2

Student Life4.6

Value for money3.9

Public transportation4.2

Safety4.7

Indian Food4.1

Permanent Immigration3.4

Anonymous

BA in Consumer Affairs - Batch of 2026

3.6

Great campus life and peers.

Tips: Academically solid and culturally diverse place to be in. The international student union has been very helpful and peers have been helpful as well. Adjusting has been fairly easy and the weather has been beautiful throughout the year as well. Overall safety and security have been great as well. The immigration process can feel tiresome so there is always uncertainty involved.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1800

Prepping time for classes31 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 102950

Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025Read more

Anonymous

Master of Science in Computer Science - Batch of 2026

3.8

Great for tech and learning.

Tips: My transition here has been positive and a learning experience. Good value for money compared to most universities in California and professors are also supportive and helpful. Super diverse place with lots of Indians as well and the tech exposure out here is great as well. Clubs on campus are pretty active as well.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 2025

Prepping time for classes30 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 111425

Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025Read more

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Master of Science in Computer Science - Batch of 2023

4.8

This university gives opportunity for your overall development.

Tips: Fully satisfied with the coursework and opportunities that I got. Scholarships are not available for this university. And as the course fee is already on the lower side it's manageable once you secure a job. As it helps you build your development, you can get into a student phase.

Likes (Indian Food): Every kind of cuisine is available nearby. Indian, Mexican, Chinese, Thai etc. But it makes your life easy if you cook for yourself. Eating outside would make the cost of living even more expensive. You can avail the on campus dining which goes easier on your wallet.

Dislikes (Internships): Location did help a lot and the likes of open career fair from our university and neighbouring universities like USC, UCLA, UC IRVINE did help a lot when securing a job. You have a good alumni association for this university. And also you will be networking with the above mentioned students as well.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1500

Prepping time for classes25 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 80000

Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025Read more

shubhi b

MS in Psychology (Industrial/Organizational) - Batch of 2026

3.8

Best for postgrad than undergrad.

Tips: My transition was both peaceful and gradual. The initial two weeks were spent running around, trying to get the hang of things, opening my bank accounts and after that it became more peaceful. It takes time to build solid friend groups, although people are friendly there is a sense of being reserved. Classes are well planned and I would say I am satisfied here.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1925

Prepping time for classes31 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 96775

Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025Read more

Anonymous

MS Marketing Analytics (STEM) - Batch of 2026

3.6

Interesting and challenging.

Tips: The good part about studying here is that the faculty is very involved and genuinely helpful whenever needed and there are regular career fair and networking prospects to make the best of your resources. Opportunities are still limited for international students so if you're keen on coming here, figure out how to land an internship or at least some form of aid.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 2075

Prepping time for classes32 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 101400

Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025Read more

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MA in International Affairs
at
CSU Long Beach
Highlights

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MA in International Affairs
at
CSU Long Beach

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