Hamilton Lugar School of Global & International Studies - Indiana University
About
The Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies is one of the leading international affairs schools in the U.S. and teaches the most languages — 80 — of any university in the U.S. Students become experts in languages and world regions and are prepared for careers in foreign affairs, government, private industry, and global organizations like the United Nations.
Introduction
The Hamilton Lugar School of Global & International Studies at Indiana University is a leader in the study of international affairs. We make the world a better place by engaging with its governments, businesses, laws, and nonprofit sectors, and we pursue innovations and solutions from the strong foundation of a Big Ten research university.
The first step to changing the world is seeking to understand it. We’ll teach you how. HLS offers nearly 20 undergraduate majors and minors, more than 50 graduate and doctoral opportunities, and more than 300 study abroad programs. You’ll graduate fluent in at least one of the 80+ languages taught on campus and equipped with the tools necessary to make an impact on the world.
Undergraduate Programs
Complete an international relations degree with any of our 6 majors, 9 minors, and 6 certificate programs, or combine your HLS studies with any other IU program across our several colleges and schools for an interdisciplinary learning experience tailored to your goals.
Bachelor in Cybersecurity & Global Policy
Bachelor in Central Eurasian Studies
Bachelor in East Asian Languages and Culture
Bachelor in International Studies
Bachelor in Middle Eastern Languages and Culture
Bachelor in International Law and Institutions
Rankings
- #1 in US for # of languages offered - 80!
- #1 in US for # of Foreign Language and Area Studies Fellowships (US Department of Education)
- TOP Fulbright producer