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International Relations examines how nations, organizations, and individuals interact within worldwide political and economic frameworks. This program establishes a strong foundation in political science, historical analysis, and economic principles. The coursework incorporates top-tier classes on global affairs, delivers a comprehensive liberal arts background, and equips students for advanced studies in law or business, doctoral programs, and professions with an international focus.
International applicant should have completed a program of secondary education that would enable you to enter a university in your own country (e.g., A-levels, Abitur).
A strong command of the English language is necessary for successful study at Penn. Applicants whose families do not speak English at home, or applicants who have not attended a high school or secondary school where the primary language of instruction is English, are asked to take the TOEFL, the Test of English as a Foreign Language, administered by the Educational Testing Service. In the event the TOEFL is not readily accessible, Penn will accept results from the IELTS, the International English Language Testing System.