Overview

The Bachelor of Arts degree in International Studies at Southern Illinois University is enhanced through work across fields, bridging multiple disciplines, and through use of current research and teaching technologies with applications in the liberal arts.

Key facts

Student experiences are augmented with research experiences provided by our faculty, the ability to mix and match majors and minors to suit the student’s preferences and needs, and through access to internships, study abroad opportunities and the University Honors Program. A number of research centers, teacher education, and second-language acquisition programs are also contained within the college.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

International Studies students specialize in one of four geographic areas and learn a language widely spoken in that area: Africa and the Middle East, Asia and the South Pacific, Europe, or Latin America and the Caribbean.

An seminar will familiarize you with SIU resources, departments, and professors as well as international opportunities and global perspectives.

Additional coursework, drawn from multiple departments across campus, provides both the breadth needed for an international perspective and the opportunity to more fully explore your area of specialization.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-06-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-07 00:00:00
Starting 2026-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Carbondale, United States

Disciplines

International Relations View 658 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.

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Other requirements

General requirements

Choose from our more than 200 undergraduate programs (Majors) in eight different colleges. Determine if you meet our minimum requirements to a Bachelor's (undergraduate) program for:

freshmen - fewer than 26 college credits
transfer - more than 26 college credits

Submit an application and $40 fee on-line along with:

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English Proficiency

A financial statement - showing a minimum of $40,000 within the last 6 months

No SAT is required for admission, unless you want to apply for a merit scholarship award (minimum SAT score required)

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

24439 USD / year

≈ 24439 USD / year
Out-of-State

9638 USD / year

≈ 9638 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9638 USD / year

≈ 9638 USD / year

Living costs

Carbondale

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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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

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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

Carbondale

Funding

Scholarships Information

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