BA International Affairs at University of Nevada, Reno

Programme overview

The international affairs program draws courses from a variety of academic disciplines to provide students with many perspectives on their area of study. Students have flexibility in planning a curriculum suited to their particular interests and career goals, including courses from a variety of departments.

Study mode: full-time | Location: Reno, NV, United States

What you will study

The international affairs program provides opportunities for you to explore diverse course options throughout the University and develop an area of expertise relating to your interests. You can take advantage of the diverse course offerings within the College of Liberal Arts as well as in other colleges at the University.

Career pathways

Our internship programs enable students to augment coursework with real-life experience. International affairs internships offer students the opportunity to explore potential careers in the field, network, apply coursework, build their résumé and receive academic credit.

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Application information

Entry requirements

University-level freshman admission (not programme-specific): minimum 3.0 weighted academic GPA in core courses; high school coursework of 4 units English, 3 units math (Algebra I or higher), 3 units natural science and 3 units social science; SAT/ACT scores optional. Some majors and colleges set additional direct-entry or progression requirements.

Domestic applicants: USD 9,383 a year (2026-27). Undergraduate base tuition for Nevada residents, 2026-27, based on 30 credits across fall and spring at $312.75 per credit; applies to all undergraduate programmes (university-wide rate band); excludes mandatory student fees ($1,696), differential fees (e Source

First-year entry terms: Spring 2027 and Fall 2027.

First-year applications opened August 1, 2026. Early Action deadline for Fall 2027 is November 15, 2026; final deadline for Fall 2027 is April 7, 2027; final deadline for Spring 2027 is December 15, 2026. Scholarship and financial aid deadline is February 15, 2027. SAT/ACT scores are optional for admission. Domestic first-year applicants pay no application fee; international undergraduate applicants pay $95. Apply through the university admissions portal (admissions.unr.edu) or the Common App.

Apply through the official page: https://www.unr.edu/apply

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