Overview

By preparing students to engage in critical thinking, policymaking, analysis, and ethically grounded action, the program invites undergraduates of all traditions to a maturing of self-knowledge and respect for the dignity of themselves and others. It calls for a commitment to socially responsible behavior encompassing a devotion to peace and justice, addressing poverty, and a passion for truth, reflection, and lifelong learning as part of the global community.

About this Degree

‌Through a wide range of courses, Fairfield University’s International Studies program aims to heighten global awareness while addressing conflicts stemming from gender, race, nationality, class, environment and development. Our students graduate with the necessary skills and global education to obtain a successful career in public service, education, business, law, and nonprofit ‌services.

Majors and minors are required to complete at least one experiential learning activity before graduating, which can include domestic internships or Global Internships, a semester or summer abroad, or participation in a service-learning project. The majority of our majors and minors usually opt to enhance their ‌language and cross cultural skills through a study abroad experience.

Our program faculty brings expertise from an array of disciplines ‌within the social sciences, humanities, and business fields and offers years of international research experience in countries around the world, including Brazil, China, Germany, Guatemala, Jamaica, Morocco, and Russia, to name a few.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

People, Places and Global Issues
International Relations: Theories and Challenges
Culture and Political Economy
Economy
Senior Capstone Seminar

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

International Relations View 693 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

IELTS

6.5

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed Common Application
Official secondary school transcript
Secondary school report form completed by your college counselor
Personal statement (Common Application Essay)
$60 application fee or official fee waiver
SAT or ACT results (If you choose to submit them). Refer to our Standardized Test Optional Policy for more details.
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is highly recommended if you have resided in the U.S. for fewer than three years and English is not your native language
Interviews are not required, but they are a great way to demonstrate your interest in the University, as well as get any and all questions answered.

Tuition Fee

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International

77440 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 77440 USD per year during 48 months.
National

77440 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 77440 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

77440 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 77440 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Fairfield

1736 - 2740 USD /month

Living costs

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Funding

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Scholarships Information

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

Available Scholarships

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