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Bachelor of Global and International Studies
- Lawrence, United States
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
Four-year arts degree organised around four global themes.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Apply core principles of Global and International Studies
- Solve subject-relevant problems
- and communicate results effectively. Suggested learning areas: 120-credit
- Four-year programme built on four core themes: global environment
- Sustainability.
Career outcomes
- International development
- Humanitarian and relief agencies
- Policy studies
- Communications
- Refugee support
- Social work
- Health sciences
- Law
- Graduate study
Curriculum
- 120-Credit
- Four-year programme built on four core themes: global environment and sustainability
- Global cultures and diversity
- Global governance and social justice
- and global political economy and development. No specific courses are listed. Co-op
- Field school
- Study abroad and undergraduate research are available.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Minimum 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale for all previous coursework
- proof of secondary-school graduation for the applicant's country
- academic records
- English proficiency scores must be submitted (no minimum for admission)
- the school or department may add requirements.
Minimum GPA
2.5
Accepted academic background
Secondary school graduation proof for the applicant country; transfer students submit all academic records (cumulative transferable GPA)
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 79
- PTE Academic 53
Documents you’ll need
- Secondary School Transcripts
How to apply
- Check the entry requirements and deadlines: for students outside the US
- fall 1 May and spring 15 Nov. Apply online and pay the 90 USD application fee (cannot be waived). Upload proof of secondary-school graduation
- academic records (unofficial accepted at application
- official before enrolling)
- English proficiency scores and
- if applicable
- a gap statement. SAT or ACT only where the school requires them.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $33,854 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $90 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Lawrence campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Liberal Arts and Sciences |
| Department | Global and International Studies |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | International first-year undergraduate applicants may be eligible for competitive merit awards, generally USD 8,000 to USD 16,000 per year; international transfer awards can differ. Final eligibility depends on admission pathway, merit and scholarship deadlines. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
15 Nov 2026
1 day left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 15 Nov 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $33,854 USD per year. The application fee is $90 USD. The estimated living cost is $20,301 USD.
The minimum GPA is 2.5. Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79, PTE Academic 53.