BA International Affairs at University of Colorado Boulder

Programme overview

With the increasing importance of world issues to the United States, employment opportunities in government, international organizations and business continue to expand. Today there is an urgent need for college graduates with a strong background in international affairs. To meet this need, the University of Colorado offers a comprehensive and flexible interdisciplinary program in international affairs leading to the BA degree.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences | Department: International Affairs | Location: Boulder, CO, United States

What you will study

On This Page Required Courses and Credits Introductory Courses (10 credit hours) Functional Area (18 credit hours) Geographic Concentration (9 credit hours) Economics/Methods (6–8 credit hours) Off-Campus Experience (3 credit hours) Language Requirement Senior Seminar (3 credit hours) Recommendations Graduating in Four Years Sample listed courses: IAFS 4500 The Post-Cold War World; IAFS 4800 Honors Seminar in International Affairs; PACS 4500 Senior Seminar: Research in Conflict Contexts (for IAFS majors in PACS only).

Career pathways

With the increasing importance of world issues to the United States, employment opportunities in government, international organizations and business continue to expand.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Undergraduate admission is to CU Boulder and the College of Arts and Sciences, not directly to the major; university and college admission requirements apply.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

First-year applicants may enter in fall, spring or summer: the early action deadline of 15 November and regular decision deadline of 15 January apply to fall and summer entry; the spring deadline is 1 October. Transfer applicants may enter in spring (deadline 1 October), summer (15 March) or fall (final deadline 1 June).

SAT and ACT scores are not required for first-year applicants; scores may be self-reported if the applicant wants them considered.

First-year deadlines: spring 1 October; fall and summer early action 15 November; fall and summer regular decision 15 January. Applications are made through the Common Application. The application fee is $65 for domestic applicants and $70 for international applicants; fee waivers can be requested on the Common Application.

Transfer deadlines: spring 1 October; summer and fall early notification 15 March; fall final deadline 1 June. The 2027 transfer application is open.

Apply through the official page: https://www.colorado.edu/admissions

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