Overview

The Interdisciplinary Studies program from University of Missouri–St. Louis combine your interests and passions with diverse coursework that prepares you to be a critical thinker in a constantly evolving and dynamic world. The need for flexibility and cross-training to approach challenges from multiple perspectives is more important now than ever.

The emergence of many new and diversified occupations requires higher education institutions offer flexible, multifaceted courses and degrees to meet current and future workforce needs.

Key features

Many of the most important innovations in our society happen when disciplines join to offer solutions, innovation, and growth.

Consider the collaboration among computer science, psychology, graphic design, and economics that led to what we now know as Social Media.
Think about the teamwork between biology, geology, and machine-learning that has enabled our farmers to grow crops more efficiently and with far less waste.
Contemplate the intersection of medicine, history, political science, and sociology which is right now informing community public health responses and helping society prepare for the next global health challenge.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Interdisciplinary Studies students have designed individualized majors in areas as varied as art therapy, gender studies, gerontology, international studies, nonprofit administration and more.
A student plans his or her own area of intellectual focus (Area of Study) with the help of the BIS Advisor and approval from the Interdisciplinary Studies Committee.
Applications are reviewed whenever they are received throughout the calendar year, and students may begin the program in fall, winter or summer semesters.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Saint Louis, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application form - Refer to the international student application and $40 application fee
Proof of English proficiency
Official transcripts - Students in their last year of high school should submit transcripts for all years completed thus far. Students who have completed high school must submit final transcripts and degree certificates or exam 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

39510 USD / year

≈ 39510 USD / year
Out-of-State

39510 USD / year

≈ 39510 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

15870 USD / year

≈ 15870 USD / year

Living costs

Saint Louis

United States

1015 - 1530 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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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

Saint Louis

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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