Are you a global thinker? In a world where the forces of politics, commerce, culture, and technology are deeply multifaceted and interconnected, you need a profound understanding of international issues. The University of Colorado Denver Bachelors of Arts in International Studies is an interdisciplinary program that gives you the cross-cultural competencies that allow you to build a life and career spanning throughout the globe.
Interdisciplinary—your degree will be built from many departments, including Anthropology, Business, Communication, Economics, Ethnic Studies, Geography, History, Modern Languages, Political Science, and Religious Studies. This broad focus allows you to build the skills you need as a modern global citizen.
Dive in and use what you learn—from study abroad experiences to internships and other opportunities, you will gain real-world experience while you are here.
With your career in mind—from teamwork and leadership experiences, to analyzing and solving real-world problems, your coursework in International Studies gives you valuable skills employers seek.
Graduate Highlight: Colonal Justin Bitana
CU Denver International Studies Graduate, Colonel Justin Bitana, grew up in Congo, moved to Denver as a child, and became a US Army Colonel; becoming a soldier was his life-long dream. Watch the video
CU Denver’s International Studies program. Where your opportunity for hands-on exploration of worldwide developments take flight.
Unlock a world where your understanding of international culture harmonizes with your awareness of global currents and diplomatic mastery. Forge foreign boundaries while earning academic credit through one of our many study abroad courses in almost any corner of the world.
Learn at the side of award-winning faculty and mentors—trailblazers in their varied disciplines and hand-picked for their expertise in a medley of educational fields. Harness this multidimensional and flexible interdisciplinary degree to maximize stackable credentials, like certificates and minors, that you can earn along the way to your BA.
Build your résumé while you fine-tune your command of knowledge, skills, and competence. Prepare for your future career through our masterfully blended curriculum focused on theory and practice. Each of your courses strengthens your education, and our capstone class guides your transition from college to career with work creating a professional résumé, LinkedIn profile, and multiple mock interviews.
Your journey begins here, where borders are merely suggestions and the world is your classroom.
We create global citizens
We create career ready global citizens to solve the world’s grand challenges in Colorado.
Find your people
Campus can feel like a huge place. We help you find your people by offering the experience of a more traditional, small liberal arts program—for a fraction of the cost. We offer a variety of clubs and networking opportunities.
- International Studies Club
- Sigma Iota Rho—Collegiate honor society in International Studies
- Join other adventurers and global navigators in a Study Abroad course
- Global Buddies
- The PeaceXChange at CU Denver
A note from the Interim Director
As Interim Director of the International Studies program, I welcome your interest and questions. At CU Denver, we offer a professional and flexible degree program that is uniquely designed to provide students with a global perspective. Our graduates are making a difference all over the world—from working on international recruitment and enrollment, to leading initiatives like English4Refugees, to tackling global issues such as climate change with agencies like the World Meteorological Organization. Our students also gain invaluable experience by studying across the globe—from the vibrant streets of Beijing to the historic avenues of Berlin. The challenges humanity faces today are undeniably global, and addressing them requires interdisciplinary and innovative approaches. A degree in International Studies equips you with the knowledge and skills needed to address these global challenges.
Join us! Please use the form above to request more information about our program. I look forward to speaking with you soon.
Soumia Bardhan, Interim Director