Bachelor of International Studies at Baylor University

Baylor University

United States of America, Waco

University Rank:#1001

Baylor University offers the Bachelor of International Studies as a full-time degree delivered on campus at its main campus in Waco , United States of America. Taught in English and completed over 4 years, the program equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for international studies and related professional fields. The next available intake begins on August 21, 2027.

About Bachelor of International Studies

International Studies is an interdisciplinary major focused on the social, political and economic issues confronting the international environment as well as regions of the world. International studies majors love learning about languages and cultures. They like to spend time outside and want to help people. The curriculum is flexible, allowing students to choose classes that focus on the issues and regions they care about most.

Available courses include:

The Peoples and Culture of Asia
Governments and Politics of Latin America
War and Peace in the Middle East
Introduction to German Culture: Germany in the Making
Making American Foreign Policy
World Food Problems
International Communication
Ethnopolitical Conflicts
International Law
Economic Systems of the World
World Religions

Students must pass at least one upper-level modern foreign language class. Baylor offers upper-level courses in these languages: Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, French, Italian, German, Russian, Spanish and Portuguese.

Students have the option of participating in multiple organizations including Model United Nations, Model Organization of American States and Model Arab League. These experiences give students an opportunity to combine applied research with persuasive speaking to enhance what they learn in the classroom. Many students choose to complete an internship with Baylor in Washington.

Study abroad is recommended for all International Studies majors but is not required unless students add an intensive concentration to the major. Studying abroad is a good way to make cross-cultural connections, develop a global perspective and build foreign language skills. For information on all Baylor's study abroad programs, visit the Study Abroad webpage.

Graduates will be equipped for positions in international business, government, language services and education, humanitarian work and journalism. Many graduates will also choose to continue their studies through graduate or law school, which provide students with the opportunity to pursue careers in diplomacy, intelligence, policy-making, ministry, education or law.

Disciplines

Arts and Sciences

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of International Studies at Baylor University

Entry Requirements

We accept high school transcripts in these two ways:

OFFICIAL: Official transcripts can be mailed from your high school in a sealed and signed envelope or sent digitally through a secure electronic source (Slate.org, Parchment, CommonApp, or TRex). Your high school counselor can also email a high school transcript and it will be considered official if submitted from a school email address as verification.
UNOFFICIAL: Unofficial transcripts are sufficient to complete your application file, however, please note that final enrollment at Baylor is contingent upon receipt of an official transcript. If you would like to submit an unofficial transcript to complete your application file, simply upload a scanned copy in your goBAYLOR account or email [email protected] and include as an attachment.

Transcripts or mark sheets must include: years of enrollment, course titles and all marks earned for each course for 6 semesters. If your school's education system only has three years of secondary school, please have the previous year submitted as well.
Transcripts should be submitted in the original language and accompanied by an official literal English translation.
Although original documents are preferred, certified photocopies are acceptable when a signature and the stamp from the school or government official is included. Copies received through fax or email are not considered official. Students can self submit transcripts as long as they are in official, sealed envelopes from their secondary school.
Applicants from schools with external exams or leaving certificates should have their exams or certificates submitted to Baylor directly from the testing agency (IGCSE, GCE, WAEC, CBSE, IB, etc.). If you are unsure about which transcripts or exams are required for your country's education system, see our Required Secondary School Credentials by Country page.
If you have not yet taken your examination, your admission may be contingent upon our receipt of your exam results.
If using outside credential evaluators, Baylor will only accept evaluations from Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) or World Education Services (WES). If you choose to use one of these services, Baylor requires copies of the original transcripts to accompany the evaluation. Each transcript is reviewed on an individual basis and should be verified by contacting [email protected].

English Requirements

PTEMin 60
IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 80

Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of International Studies at Baylor University

How to Apply for Bachelor of International Studies at Baylor University

Baylor Online Application
Common Application
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Regardless of your application choice, you must create a goBAYLOR account to track your application status. This is where we will communicate what is needed to complete your application file and additional enrollment steps for accepted students.

PRO TIP: Whatever email address you apply with will be used to communicate important information throughout the application cycle and in the summer after you graduate. We recommend using a personal, non-school-affiliated email address that you will check often and use long-term.

Bachelor of International Studies at Baylor University

Baylor University

United States of America, Waco