Overview

Students majoring in Global Studies (International Studies) from University of Richmond select one of four concentrations, each coordinated by advisors with special expertise in the areas. The GS major and these concentrations provide a well-rounded liberal arts education, awareness of different nations, cultures, and global issues, and preliminary preparation for a variety of careers in the international arena.

Graduates with Global Studies (International Studies) from University of Richmond will be prepared for:

Evaluating evidence

Working with original sources in many fields

Reading for content and structure

Research and writing

Listening carefully

Collaborating as part of a team

Understanding cultural diversity

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Comparative Politics

Planet Earth: People and Place

Global Studies

Senior Seminar

Geographic Dimensions of Global Development

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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100

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IELTS

7.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Richmond, United States

Disciplines

International Relations International Development View 127 other Bachelors in International Development 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

Duolingo English Test

135

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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IELTS

7.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application Fee – $50 USD.

One essay response is required.

An official high school transcript containing grades 9-11.

Secondary School Report

One recommendation letter from a school official is required, ideally from a school counselor.

Standardized Test Scores

Because the University of Richmond is need-aware in the admission process for non-U.S. citizens/non-U.S. permanent residents, we require an International Financial Certification to be submitted prior to rendering an admission decision.

To ensure that students are prepared for our rigorous curriculum, we recommend that a student whose first language is not English submit TOEFL results.

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

67840 USD / year

≈ 67840 USD / year
Out-of-State

67840 USD / year

≈ 67840 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

67840 USD / year

≈ 67840 USD / year

Living costs

Richmond

United States

1071 - 1750 USD / month

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Global Studies (International Studies).

Available Scholarships

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Graduates with Global Studies (International Studies) from University of Richmond will be prepared for:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Richmond

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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