Overview

In this ever changing and dynamic international world, International Studies is growing as an essential field of inquiry. It is a diverse and exciting area of teaching and research with its own professional association, the International Studies Association.

Students in the International Studies degree at Aquinas College will apply writing, reading, and critical thinking skills to address significant issues in a global context, completing independent research. Students will graduate the program with the ability to evaluate and apply diverse perspectives to complex international dynamics at the regional, national, and global level.

From problem-solving and research skills to effective communication and cutural competencies, students in the International studies programs are well equipped to serve a heavily interconnected world as global citizens.

Students who have majored in International Studies have become, or gone on to:

College Professors

School Teachers

Live Overseas

Translate for indigenous peoples

Work in Washington, DC

Work in the private sector

Work in the public sector

Join the Peace Corps

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Communicating across Differences

Spanish Composition

Politics of Developing Countries

Latin American Politics

Middle East Politics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00

More details

For fall - rolling admissions after this date

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

East Grand Rapids, United States

Disciplines

International Relations View 657 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

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Aquinas College no-fee application,

Copy of passport ID page,

Official copies of academic records, complete with English translations,

Demonstration of English proficiency, and

Proof of financial support.

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

41192 USD / year

≈ 41192 USD / year
Out-of-State

41192 USD / year

≈ 41192 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

41192 USD / year

≈ 41192 USD / year

Living costs

East Grand Rapids

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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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Students who have majored in International Studies have become, or gone on to:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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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

East Grand Rapids

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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