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Bachelor of Liberal Studies
- Pittsburgh, United States
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies at Montana State University is a programme in interdisciplinary liberal arts.
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
- Apply core theories and methods in Liberal Studies
- Strengthen skills in foundational concepts
- Research and professional practice related to Liberal Studies
- And present well-supported conclusions in academic or professional settings.
Career outcomes
- Education research
- Non-profit administration
- Curriculum specialist
- Law
- International relations
Curriculum
- Four-year
- 120-credit degree. A broad liberal arts foundation with integrative seminars that build critical thinking and communication
- And an option in environmental studies
- Global and multicultural studies (international and American cultural
- Ethnic and gender issues) or Quaternity.
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 | College of General Studies |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| 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.
The next deadline is 1 Apr 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $46,480 - $58,224 USD per year. The application fee is $55 USD. The estimated living cost is $14,377 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 7.0, TOEFL iBT 100, Duolingo 125, IELTS 7.

