BA International Studies at University of Idaho

Programme overview

We live in an increasingly interconnected world. Professionals in business, economics, government, human services and other fields work frequently across borders to address the challenges that face our global community. In this program, you will learn about international political, economic and social issues, become proficient in a foreign language and develop expertise in a region of the globe that interests you. You will also become immersed in an international culture through a study abroad experience, which can be waived due to extenuating circumstances.

Faculty: College of Letters, Arts and Social Sciences | Department: School of Global Studies | Duration: 4 years, 120 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: Moscow, ID, United States

What you will study

The degree totals 120 credits. Required courses listed in the catalogue include ANTH 1102 Cultural Anthropology; IS 3100 The United Nations; IS 4100 NGOs in the International System; IS 4950 International Studies Senior Seminar; ENGL 1101 Writing and Rhetoric I; CHIN 1010 OR FREN 1101 OR GERM 1101 OR JAPN 1010 OR AIST 1010 OR SPAN 1101.

Career pathways

This program equips you with the knowledge and skills to thrive in international careers and is also available as a minor. Related occupations listed for this programme include Political Scientists; Postsecondary Political Science Teachers; Postsecondary Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

University-level admission applies to all undergraduate majors (no separate programme application): first-year applicants with a cumulative unweighted high-school GPA of 3.00 or higher are automatically considered and test scores are not required; applicants with a GPA of 2.60-2.99 must submit ACT or SAT scores or opt in to the Vandal Gateway Program; Idaho residents scoring 3 or higher on both the ISAT Math and Literacy tests are eligible regardless of GPA.

Entry terms: fall (August start), spring (January start) and summer (mid-May start). Fall 2027 applications are open and the university admits on a rolling basis.

First-year applicants apply through the University of Idaho application or the Common App. The application fee is $50 (nonrefundable) and is not required for Idaho residents. ACT or SAT scores are requested where available; first-year students with a cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.00 or higher are automatically considered and test scores are not required.

International undergraduate applicants: rolling admission with no hard deadline; apply at least three months before the start date. Last day to apply: fall May 1, spring Oct. 1, summer March 1. The application fee is $50 USD, paid by credit or debit card in the application portal.

Law (JD): apply through the LSAC portal; the Fall 2027 application opens Sept. 1, 2026 and the final deadline is June 30, 2027. The application fee is $50 (waived through Jan. 15, 2027).

Apply through the official page: https://www.uidaho.edu/admissions-apply/first-year-students

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