$63,870 /Yr
On-campus
full_time
Bachelor of Arts [B.A] International Relations
- To study international relations is to learn how the world works. At Boston University, we take an interdisciplinary approach. Undergraduates studying international relations choose from a wide range of courses in international relations, history, economics, political science, anthropology, sociology, and religion, among other disciplines. In a globalizing world, the study of international relations provides a portal for entry into a variety of career fields or for further graduate or professional training.
- Twelve courses with two prerequisites are required for an undergraduate major in International Relations. These include:
- Four required principal courses
- Four courses from a functional track
- Four courses from a regional track
- For details, see below.
- A grade of C or higher is required in all principal and track courses. At least two upper-level courses in the major must be taken. This includes all 500-level courses as well as 400-level academic courses.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 |
| Tuition Fees | $58560 | $58560 | $58560 | $58560 |
| Health Insurance | $3054 | $3054 | $3054 | $3054 |
| Books and supply | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 |
| Compulsory Fees | $1256 | $1256 | $1256 | $1256 |
| Total Fees | $63870 | $63870 | $63870 | $63870 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 90 | 120 | 3 |
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 7 | 9 | 3 |
| SAT | Scholastic Aptitude Test | 1430 | 1600 | 1 |
| ACT | American College Testing | 34 | 36 | 1 |
| Duolingo | Duolingo | 110 | 160 | 1 |
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must have proof of their senior secondary school transcripts with a minimum B average.
- Students required to maintain at least a 2.0 overall GPA.
Language Requirments:
- Students whose official language is not English are required to submit IELTS or TOEFL scores.
Indian Student Eligibility:
- Students required a Higher Secondary Certificate/ISC (State board exams may also be considered for admission).