BA Global Affairs at Rice University

Programme overview

BA Global Affairs is a undergraduate degree programme at Rice University in Global Affairs (School of Social Sciences). The degree totals 51 credit hours.

Faculty: School of Social Sciences | Department: Global Affairs | Study mode: full-time | Location: Houston, TX, United States

What you will study

A minimum of 17 courses (51 credit hours) to satisfy major requirements. A minimum of 120 credit hours required to satisfy degree requirements. A minimum of 5 courses (15 credit hours) taken at the 300-level or above. A minimum of 4 courses (12 credit hours) from the Core Requirements.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission is to the university through Rice undergraduate admissions; no separate admission requirements are published for this major.

USD 71,140 a year (2026-27). Standard undergraduate tuition for students entering 2024 or later (students who entered before 2024 pay $65,280); one rate for all undergraduate majors and all students. Estimate; excludes student activity, recreation and health and wellness fees, room a Source

Entry term is Fall. Early Decision I and II and Regular Decision are offered.

Early Decision I closes November 1 with decisions by mid-December; Early Decision II and Regular Decision close January 4, Regular Decision decisions by April 1. The application fee is $75. SAT/ACT scores are optional (recommended, not required).

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