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Bachelor of Classical Liberal Studies
- River Forest, United States
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
Four-year on-campus arts degree in classical liberal studies at Concordia University Chicago.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: no
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Demonstrate knowledge of Classical Liberal Studies. Apply concepts and skills introduced in the curriculum
- including 120-credit degree with a 37-38-credit major across the liberal arts: Latin or Greek
- Western art history
- lite. Communicate findings and complete discipline-appropriate tasks.
Career outcomes
- Classical Liberal Studies Specialist
- Program Coordinator
- Research Assistant
Curriculum
- 120-credit degree with a 37-38-credit major across the liberal arts: Latin or Greek
- Western art history
- literature
- history
- music and philosophy including Reason and Religion.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Proof of secondary school graduation
- Foreign transcripts evaluated by ECE
- Certified first-year financial support document
- English proof (TOEFL iBT 72
- IELTS 6.0
- Duolingo 95 or ELS level 112)
Minimum GPA
2
Accepted academic background
Proof of secondary school graduation; foreign transcripts evaluated by ECE (Educational Credential Evaluators); certified financial support document for the first year; US-school transfers need a transfer verification form
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 72
- Duolingo 95
Documents you’ll need
- Passport Identification Page
- Official Academic Transcripts
- Secondary School Completion Evidence
- Financial Support Evidence
- English Proficiency Evidence if Required
How to apply
- Review the program entry requirements and intake dates. Prepare academic transcripts and identification documents. Check required language scores and program prerequisites. Submit the international student application. Pay the applicable fee and await the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $40,480 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $50 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | River Forest Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Theology, Arts & Humanities |
| Department | Department of College of Theology, Arts & Humanities |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 |
| Scholarship note | Potential institutional or external awards may be available to eligible international students at Concordia University Chicago. Confirm current eligibility, funding amount and deadlines with the institution. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
15 Nov 2026
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August 2027
Apply by
15 May 2027
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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 $40,480 USD per year. The application fee is $50 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $19,940 USD.
The minimum GPA is 2. Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 72, Duolingo 95.

