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Bachelor of International and Area Studies

Pittsburgh, United States
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

Bachelor of Philosophy in International and Area Studies offered on campus by the University Center for International Studies at the University of Pittsburgh.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Develop foundational and applied knowledge of International and Area Studies. Strengthen critical analysis
evidence-based reasoning
and clear communication through the subjects described in the program curriculum. Specific practical competencies depend on the courses and options taken.

Career outcomes

Potential pathways include entry-level project or research support roles related to International and Area Studies and further study in the field. Specific job eligibility depends on skills and local requirements.

Curriculum

Study centres on language study and an independent research thesis
with 30 credits of coursework. The programme is delivered on campus through the University Center for International Studies. The subject listing does not give the full course list
credit total or sequence
which are held on the programme's department page.

Entry requirements

Academic

Official secondary school records (grades 9-11 or equivalent plus national exam results)
personal statement or Common App essay
English proficiency test
SAT or ACT optional. Business
engineering and nursing have specific mathematics and science prerequisites.

Accepted academic background

Official secondary school records (grades 9-11 or equivalent, plus national exam results), personal statement or Common App essay, SAT or ACT optional (test-friendly), English proficiency test, proof of funds for the I-20 after admission; business, engineering and nursing have specific maths and science prerequisites

Language tests

IELTS 7.0
TOEFL iBT 100
Duolingo 125
IELTS 7

Documents you’ll need

High School Transcripts

How to apply

Review the admission requirements and deadlines for the selected program. Create an account and submit the university application online. Upload academic records and required supporting documents. Provide language proficiency evidence if applicable. Pay the application fee when required. Monitor the admission status and respond to additional requests. Accept an offer and complete the relevant enrollment requirements.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$46,480 - $58,224 USD
Application fee	$55 USD
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Pittsburgh Campus
Faculty or school	University Center for International Studies
Department	_
Teaching language	English
Credit value	30
Study pace	_
Post-study stay	1
Scholarship note	Undergraduate institutional academic merit scholarships are awarded competitively and consideration is linked to admissions application timing. The 2025–2026 undergraduate catalogue states a December 1 merit consideration date; confirm the relevant 2027–2028 cycle and international applicant eligibility before relying on a deadline.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Apr 2027
138 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.