Korbel ranked 12th best place in the world to earn a master’s degree in international relations.
Korbel ranked 20th in the world for the best undergraduate degree in international studies.
Korbel ranked 12th best place in the world to earn a master’s degree in international relations.
Korbel ranked 20th in the world for the best undergraduate degree in international studies.
Are you ready to make a difference in the world? A bachelor’s degree in International Studies from one of the world’s leading schools for international affairs will provide you with the insights and skills to be a changemaker in the public, private, or not-for-profit worlds. Our graduates go on to become diplomats, policy analysts, business leaders, humanitarian aid workers, and advocates for global change, shaping a more just and sustainable world.
Shape tomorrow from a vibrant academic community in one of the most beautiful places in the world.
Core Courses
Specializations
Minor in International Studies
JumpStart BA + MA
Study Abroad
These courses comprise 12 of the 44 credits required to fulfill International Studies (INTS) major requirements.
In addition to the three core courses, students must take an upper division skills course.
Download our degree information sheet below for a comprehensive look at the full program requirements.
Complete three courses (12 credits) in at least one specialization area:
Required courses for an International Studies minor:
20 total credits to earn a minor.
To add a minor contact your undergraduate academic advisor.
Accelerate your career with JumpStart, our 5-year joint BA + MA program.
You apply in your junior year, complete graduate level courses while still an undergraduate, and leave with both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in as little as one additional year of study.
Plus, JumpStart students receive a 50% graduate tuition scholarship!
Study abroad is a required and integral part of the International Studies degree, offering the opportunity to experience another culture firsthand, grow personally, and earn academic credit toward the major. The University of Denver has partnerships with approximately 150 study abroad programs and universities around the world. DU’s Cherrington Global Scholars program allows eligible students to spend a quarter studying abroad at no additional cost beyond that of a term at DU.
Our faculty are leading economists, political scientists, and sociologists who work on international trade, finance, and economic development. They have extensive real-world experience as practitioners and advisors to the United Nations, the World Bank, the World Trade Organization, national and state governments, and the private sector.
Review our admissions checklist to ensure you have all the required documents. Once you’re ready, you can start your application. We look forward to learning more about you.
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