Overview

Available as a minor, major, or double major, the International and Global Studies program of Worcester Polytechnic Institute includes a required study abroad experience during one of your terms and allows you to construct your own course load that caters to your specific interests and career goals.

Key Features

In the International & Global Studies major, you’ll plan a course of study with a thematic, analytic, or geographic approach.

At WPI, projects are at the heart of our curriculum––from classroom projects across disciplines to major capstone projects to community-based projects. As an international & global studies major, your projects might touch everything from a study of bus emissions in Hong Kong to optimizing microfinance in Paraguay to social entrepreneurship in Morocco.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

International and Global History

Social Science

Business

Sciences

Engineering

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Worcester, United States

Disciplines

International Relations View 665 other Bachelors in International Relations in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete your application through the Common Application

School transcript

School counselor letter of recommendation

Teacher letter of recommendation (math or science teacher preferred)

Submit Test Scores (optional)

Personal interviews in support of your application are available on-campus and in a limited number of cities around the world

In addition to the regular application process, international (non-immigrant) students must meet certain standards, including proof of English proficiency and financial documentation, to join WPI

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

61790 USD / year

≈ 61790 USD / year
Out-of-State

61790 USD / year

≈ 61790 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

61790 USD / year

≈ 61790 USD / year

Living costs

Worcester

United States

1100 - 1620 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Key Features

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Worcester

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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