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Bachelor of Latin American Studies

University of Idaho

  • Moscow, United States
  • 4 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Bachelor

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About the program

Interdisciplinary study of Latin America.

Program highlights

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

What you will learn

  • Develop foundational and applied knowledge of Latin American Studies. Strengthen analytical and communication skills relevant to the field. Apply learning through appropriate academic activities.

Career outcomes

  • Advertising
  • Community and public affairs
  • Consulting
  • Education
  • Government relations
  • International affairs
  • Journalism
  • Marketing
  • Media
  • Nonprofit
  • Student affairs

Curriculum

  • Interdisciplinary programme blending economics
  • History
  • Philosophy
  • Political science
  • Social welfare and justice
  • Spanish and theology
  • With study abroad in Chile or Peru. Optional E-Lead leadership concentration from sophomore year
  • Semester study abroad available.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Completed secondary school with a 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale (Admissions Office converts grades) and eligibility for university study in the home country
  • Transfer applicants 2.0 cumulative GPA on 14+ transferable credits (2.8 for College of Engineering transfers from out of state)
  • Proof of funds (Certificate of Financial Responsibility with bank statement) for the I-20

Minimum GPA

2.5

Accepted academic background

Completed secondary school with a 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale (Admissions Office converts grades) and eligibility for university study in the home country, Transfer applicants 2.0 cumulative GPA on 14+ transferable credits (2.8 for College of Engineering transfers from out of state), Proof of funds (Certificate of Financial Responsibility with bank statement) for the I-20

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.0
  • TOEFL iBT 70 (test before 2026-01-21) or 4.0 (test on/after 2026-01-21)
  • Duolingo 100
  • PTE Academic 48

Documents you’ll need

  • Secondary School Transcripts

How to apply

  1. Check the GPA and English proficiency requirements and last dates: Fall
  2. Spring
  3. Summer. Apply about three months ahead. Apply on the university website and pay the 50 USD fee by card. Upload transcripts and English proof (the applicable IELTS score
  4. Duolingo 100
  5. TOEFL or PTE 48). Receive the admission decision. Submit the Certificate of Financial Responsibility
  6. Bank statement and passport copy to get the I-20
  7. Then apply for the F-1 visa. Allow time for travel and orientation.

Other costs

Tuition per year$30,225 USD
Application fee$50 USD
Deposit_

Program details

CampusMoscow campus
Faculty or schoolCollege of Letters, Arts and Social Sciences
Department_
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value120
Study pace_
Post-study stay1 year
Scholarship noteEligible first-year international students who attended secondary school outside the United States may apply for the competitive #YouAreWelcomeHere Scholarship. Applicants must submit a 500–1,000-word essay or a two-to-five-minute video about intercultural learning; admission and a separate scholarship application are required.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Apply by

    1 May 2027

    169 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 4 years.