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Ohio State's international studies program for undergraduates delivers globally oriented, intercultural coursework. Collaborating with departments across multiple colleges, it provides interdisciplinary major and minor options focused on various world regions and current global issues. Housed within the College of Arts and Sciences, the program features 11 distinct specializations categorized into two groups: Contemporary world affairs - including Development studies, Globalization studies, International relations and diplomacy, Security and intelligence, and World economy and business; and Area studies - covering Africa, East Asia, Latin America, Middle East, Russia and Eastern Europe, and Western Europe. Students may pursue a major or minor in any specialization or opt for a double major by pairing one world affairs and one area studies concentration.
Applicant must have successful completion of university preparatory courses, high school performance (class rank or GPA), including participation in accelerated programs like Honors, AP and IB; Ohio State does not have minimum requirements for class rank or GPA, Ability and desire to contribute to and engage with a diverse campus community, Experiences that demonstrate leadership or engaged involvement, Status as a first-generation university student, Demonstration of outstanding talent in a particular area and High school performance if adversely affected by physical, mental or learning environment factors. English proficiency level TOEFL: 79 or higher on the internet-based test, 550 or higher on the paper-based test and IELTS: 6.5 or higher