Overview

The International Studies major at College of the Holy Cross is inherently multidisciplinary. Students completing the major pursue coursework in some combination of anthropology, economics, history, political science, religious studies, and sociology, in addition to the study of a foreign language.

Highlights

The major is rigorously structured to ensure breadth as well as depth. Students majoring in International Studies:

Complete coursework across a range of disciplines: anthropology, economics, history, political science, religious studies, and sociology.

Achieve proficiency in a second language. Holy Cross offers Arabic, Chinese Studies, French and Francophone Studies, German Studies, Italian Studies, Russian Studies, and Spanish.

Declare a regional focus for the major: Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, Middle East, or Russia and Eastern Europe.

Declare a thematic focus for the major: International Political Economy, Development Studies, Conflict and Conflict Resolution, Global Governance and International Law.

Pursue study abroad in their second language and/or semester internship experiences through the Washington Semester or New York Semester Internship Programs.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Anthropological Perspective

Contemporary Asia

Cultures and Politics of Latin America

Economic Anthropology

Informal Economies

Black Europe

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Worcester, 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.

English requirements

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120

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

Common Application or Coalition Application

Holy Cross Certification of Finances Form

Bank letter or financial affidavit

TOEFL or IELTS scores (for non-native English speakers)

High school transcripts

Two letters of recommendation

Application fee of $60

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

67200 USD / year

≈ 67200 USD / year
Out-of-State

67200 USD / year

≈ 67200 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

67200 USD / year

≈ 67200 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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Overview

Highlights

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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