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The IADC offers a unique strategic level education to career professionals from nations throughout the Western Hemisphere. The one-year experience culminates in conferral of a Master of Science degree or a Diploma Certificate in Inter-American Defense and Security Students, who are nominated and sponsored by their government, represent all branches of the military, national police, diplomatic service and ministries.
The Master’s Curriculum includes two study trips, inside and outside of the United States, presenting students with the main aspects of the political, economic, social, military and cultural reality of the host countries through a variety of methods and learning modalities.
– The admissions department begins accepting potential candidate nominations: September 30th – January 31st
– The deadline for submitting a completed admissions packet: January 31st
– Admission’s packages are evaluated by the college’s admissions counsel from: September 30th – March 16th
– Candidate acceptance letters are sent between: February 17th – April 12th
Student nominations must meet the following requirements:
a. Be officially nominated by a governmental entity in your country, which must cover the costs of the program;
b. Have attained the rank, duties and responsibilities of Lieutenant Colonel, Coloneor their equivalent;
c. Possess, at least, a Bachelor degree;
d. Have graduated from a Command and General Staff College or have similar or equivalent professional education;
e. Demonstrate adequate military training and experience at an advanced level;
f. Advanced academic proficiency in one of the official OAS languages (Spanish, English, Portuguese and French) is required.
g. Must have knowledge of information technology (Office 365, SharePoint, Word, PowerPoint and Excel).
h. Exceptional cases will be discussed by the Admissions Board subject to the decision of the Director;
Civilian
a. Be officially nominated by a governmental entity in your country, which must cover the costs of the program;
b. Be an active government official;
c. Possess, at least, a Bachelor degree;
d. Have the seniority, professional experience (at least five (5) years) and possibilities of future employment comparable
e. Exceptional cases will be discussed by the Admissions Board subject to the decision of the Director;
f. Advanced academic proficiency in one of the official OAS languages (Spanish, English,Portuguese and French) is required;
g. Must have knowledge of information technology (Office 365, SharePoint, Word, PowerPoint and Excel);
Police
a. Be officially nominated by a governmental entity in your country, which must cover the costs of the program;
b. Have attained the rank, duties and responsibilities equivalent to a Lieutenant Colonel or Colonel in the military branch;
c. Possess, at least, a Bachelor degree;
d. Have the professional experience and possibilities of future employment comparable to those required for military students;
e. Advanced academic proficiency in one of the official OAS languages (Spanish, English,Portuguese and French) is required;
f. Must have knowledge of information technology (Office 365, SharePoint, Word, PowerPoint and Excel).
a. Diploma and Transcript (Grades Statement). To be admitted to the IADC’s accredited master’s degree program, you must have received at the least a U.S.
comparable Bachelor’s degree in an accredited university;
b. Command and Staff College Diploma. If you are a military candidate or national security or police officer, provide a copy of their Command and General Staff College Diploma is subject or equivalent professional education (No need to be notarized, a simple copy is required);
c. Succinct Biography. Please, use the attached template.
a. Official Transcript. Contact your academic institution and require mailing the official transcript of your Bachelor’s Degree or above degrees to the IADC Registrar;
b. Command and Staff College Diploma. If you are a military candidate or national security or police officer, provide a copy of their Command and Staff College Diploma or equivalent (No need to be notarized, a simple copy is required);
c. Succinct Biography. Please, use the attached template.
Tuition is included for member states of the OAS. However, nominating countries are responsible for travel, subsistence, and housing expenses for all of their candidates.
Total Estimated cost of Attendance as of August 2021 paid by the country:
$55,207.00 – $98,985.50 (USD) per student/ per year
Expenses (per student annually) | Costs | Out-of-Pocket Cost |
|---|---|---|
Tuition | $30,000 | None |
Evaluation of educational credentials | $90 | None |
Transport and travel to and from Washington, D.C. | Country of the student | |
On-site visits in Washington, D.C. | $200 | |
Transport and travel to New York, CONUS and OCONUS | $900-$1,500 | |
Meals and accommodations on New York trip | $900-$1,500* | |
Meals and accommodations on CONUS trip | $1,450-$1,500* | |
Meals and accommodations on OCONUS trip | $3,577.25-$5,185.50* | |
Health insurance | Country of the student | |
Rent and utilities | $2,500-$4,800 | |
Subsistence | $1,100-$2,000 | |
High speed internet service | $90-$150 | |
Public transportation | $400-$600 | |
Subtotal per 12 months | $40,274 | $49,080-$90,600 |
Total Estimated Cost per 12 months | $40,274 | $55,207-$98,985 |
CONUS: Continental United States
OCONUS: Outside Continental United States
*Note: An additional cost of $650 maybe required for the purchase of air tickets if a problem occurs to the aircraft assigned to the mission.
*Single occupancy – Double occupancy
**Monthly expenses
1) Write your short biography;
2) Get the originals of your transcripts (grades statement) and diplomas from the institution where you studied;
3) Provide certified copies of your transcripts (grades statement) and notarized copies of your diplomas;
4) Translate transcripts (grades statement) and diplomas into English (Must be an official translation. Notarization is not required);
5) Complete and sign the Independent Evaluation Agency (FCSA) data form;
6) No later than 31 st of January, forward the Digital Evaluation Package to iadc_registrar@iadc.edu; and
7) Upon arrival at the IADC on the first week of July, hand over the requested documents.
210 B St, Washington,
DC 20319
iadc_protocol@iadc.edu