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International & Global Studies

B.A. Degree with a major in International & Global Studies

Global Adventures Start Here

UMF’s International and Global Studies program lets you tailor your studies to your interests while exploring key world issues.

The International and Global Studies major at UMF offers a flexible mix of cross-listed courses in subjects like anthropology, business, languages, economics, education, history, political science, and more. Students can combine on-campus learning with travel courses and study-abroad experiences, gaining a rich, multidisciplinary perspective on global issues.

This program deepens understanding of the world’s diverse socio-cultural, economic, and political systems while examining both historical and current global challenges. Graduates are prepared for careers in fields such as international business, global health, education, immigration services, human rights, foreign service, and work with NGOs or aid organizations.

Save more than $5,500 per year in tuition.

Through the NEBHE Tuition Break program, students from Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont receive a $5,670 tuition discount on all UMF degree programs.

Endless Ways to See the World

Aerial wide view image of Quebec
Aerial wide view image of Quebec

Honor Society for International Studies

Farmington students who are eligible can also join the honor society for international studies, Sigma Iota Rho, an organization that promotes and rewards scholarship and service among students and practitioners of international studies, international affairs, and global studies.

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Office of Admissions
246 Main Street
Farmington, Maine USA 04938-1994