Overview

Throughout the International Studies BA programme of University of Michigan - Dearborn e consulted officers of multinational corporations in Detroit to create the programme, which is designed to meet their need for employees with solid professional backgrounds and knowledge of other cultures, languages, and economic systems.

International studies also is a great second major. In many cases, courses you take for your first major will also fulfill the “professional studies” component of the international studies major, allowing you to count the courses toward both degrees.

You customize your programme based on your personal interests and professional goals. The international studies degree has three components that all consist of upper-level courses:

Foreign language and culture: Twenty credits of advanced courses in Arabic, French, or Spanish.
Professional studies: Fifteen to 18 credits of courses in one of the following fields:
- Business and management
- Computer and information science
- Economics
- Museum studies
- Political science (international affairs)
- Environmental studies
- Natural sciences
- Engineering
- Communication
- Journalism and media production
- History

Practical experience is an essential aspect of our international studies programme. We encourage you to participate in UM-Dearborn’s study abroad programme, which helps you progress quickly in language learning while also gaining firsthand knowledge of a different culture. We also recommend that you complete an internship that allows you to use the knowledge you’ve gained in an actual professional setting.

Students will learn:

Critical thinking: Students will be able to critically analyze academic texts, international news, maps, histories and their own received ideologies.
Applying disciplinary contexts: Students will understand how to use background, geographical context, political information, economic systems, etc.
Connections: Students will begin to see the connections between world events and the multiple contexts that inform them.
Skills: Students develop core liberal arts skills: reading unfamiliar information and making sense of it; thinking critically about what they read.
Global awareness: Students develop knowledge, skills, and attributes needed to live in a world characterized by ethnic diversity and cultural breath.

Where an International Studies Degree Will Take You:

A degree in international studies at UM-Dearborn opens a world of opportunities, whether you plan to work in the United States or abroad. It can qualify you to work in fields such as business, government, travel and tourism, journalism, education, and science and engineering, among many others.

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Programme Structure

Courses included:

International Finance
International Trade
European and International Economic History
Arts of Asia
Art of China
Greek Art
Late Medieval Art and Architecture

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Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00 , National

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National and International September: April 1 (recommended)

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dearborn, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Cumulative high school grade point averages of 3.0 or above are guaranteed admission
Applicants with cumulative grade point averages below a 3.0 will be considered based on the quality of academic preparation: Number and types of college preparatory courses
Positive trend of grades
Submission of SAT or ACT scores are optional
Upon review of a submitted application, letters of recommendation or essays may be requested
Non-Native Speakers may have additional requirements

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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

33768 USD / year

≈ 33768 USD / year
Out-of-State

33768 USD / year

≈ 33768 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

15840 USD / year

≈ 15840 USD / year

Living costs

Dearborn

United States

1000 - 1500 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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