Overview

Each student in International Studies at Northwestern University can take a wide variety of courses to satisfy the course requirements. Because students must show a minimum of eight courses not double-counted in any other major(s), students should see an international studies adviser when designing their program.

What can you do with an International Studies degree?

This is a common question for students at Northwestern or individuals considering the IS program. The options are highly varied as students have different focuses and the IS curriculum provides broad, interdisciplinary knowledge and skills. The extensive list of opportunities and possibilities range from non-profit organizations, government agencies, large corporations and businesses, to non-government organizations. Law and graduate school are common options to further your Northwestern academic experience. Other options include teaching English in another country or volunteering internationally. As an International Studies student, you will learn a variety of skills that can be applied to many internship opportunities and professions.

There are a variety of options to consider. We encourage students to think about how their primary major, International Studies program, and interests connect. A good starting place in thinking about internships, summer employment or a career after graduation can be Northwestern Career Advancement (NCA). There are a lot of helpful resources on the NCA website and in the office for all students, at every level of their career.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Global History: Early Modern to Modern Transition

Global History: The Modern World

History of US Foreign Relations

U.S. Foreign Policy

Dilemmas of American Power
Macroeconomics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-02 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

45 alternative credits

units of credit

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Evanston, United States

Disciplines

International Relations View 664 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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Common Application or Coalition Application
Official secondary school transcript and school report
Counselor recommendation
At least one teacher recommendation
SAT or ACT scores
Official proof of English language proficiency‡ (ONLY for applicants whose first/primary language is not English or whose secondary schooling has not been in English)

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

69375 USD / year

≈ 69375 USD / year
Out-of-State

69375 USD / year

≈ 69375 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

69375 USD / year

≈ 69375 USD / year

Living costs

Evanston

United States

1100 - 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

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for International Studies.

Available Scholarships

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