Overview

For students looking for a global perspective that balances breadth and depth, this International Studies program from American International College is your entry into the world of international affairs. International Studies prepares students for a wide range of careers in today’s global community, including:

Journalism

History

Public affairs

NGOs

Foreign service

Learning Outcomes for International Studies

The following are learning outcomes for successful completion of the international studies major:

Demonstrate an interdisciplinary knowledge of world affairs

Develop international cultural competencies, including empathy for cultural differences

Acquire critical-thinking and communications skills

Use their competencies to become good global citizens

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Comparative Politics

International Relations

International Studies Seminar

World Economic Geography

Diverse Cultures of the World

Comparative Economic Systems

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-04 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00 , International

More details

For national students: Rolling admission. Once a complete application is received a decision is typically made within two weeks.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Springfield, 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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Other requirements

General requirements

Official High School Transcript – Applicants applying while in high school must have an official copy of their transcript sent directly to AIC by their current school.

Standardized Test Scores (optional)

Letter(s) of Recommendation & Personal Statements (optional)

English Proficiency

Secondary School Transcripts – AIC requires official transcripts for each year of secondary (high school equivalency) and post-secondary education (courses completed at a college/university).

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

44530 USD / year

≈ 44530 USD / year
Out-of-State

44530 USD / year

≈ 44530 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

44530 USD / year

≈ 44530 USD / year

Living costs

Springfield

United States

1020 - 1350 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

Learning Outcomes for International Studies

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Springfield

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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