At the Hamilton Lugar School, you get to pair our majors with everything IU has to offer. Interested in global public health? Combine International Studies with Biology. Curious about refugee policy and immigration law? Study International Law and Institutions and Arabic.
Whatever you decide, we’re excited to help nurture your world-changing ideas and equip you with the knowledge and expertise to put them into action.
HLS is a place where you can pursue your individual passions. Although HLS provides a solid framework, there’s so much room within it to find out what you love and then study it.
Abigail Zumbrun, Class of 2019, B.A., International Studies and East Asian Studies
India Studies
African Studies, Central Eurasian Studies, East Asian Languages & Cultures, East Asian Studies, European Studies, India Studies, Latin American & Caribbean Studies, Middle Eastern Languages & Cultures, Polish Studies, Russian & East European Studies, Southeast Asian & ASEAN Studies
African Studies, East Asian Languages & Cultures, European Studies, Islamic Studies, Latin American & Caribbean Studies, Peace Corps Prep
Eashan Kumar graduated with a dual degree in International Studies and Neuroscience. During his time at IU, he also worked with the IU Diplomacy Lab to conduct research on telemedicine in Argentina and environmental policy in Malaysia. He plans to enter medical school after completing a commitment as a teacher with Teach for America.
Eashan Kumar
2018 IU Bloomington Commencement Speaker
HLS students don’t just take courses. They take action. That's why we encourage all of our students to study overseas, whether for a summer, a semester, or a year.
With more than 80 languages and programs everywhere from Azerbaijan to Zurich, we'll make sure you're ready to strike up a conversation anywhere in the world. Perhaps this is why LinkedIn named Bloomington one of the top cities for launching an international career.
"I was impressed with my ability to immerse so well and quickly to the people and culture... This is mainly due to my inherent need to be exposed to a collectivist culture. So, when I’m in places like Uganda and Rwanda, I'm able feel at home and comfortable."
Brittany Gasama
Brittany Gasama (International Studies minor, class of 2020) served as a student teacher for Books and Beyond, a TESL program for students at Kabwende Primary School in Kinigi, Rawanda seeking to develop globally-minded students by increasing critical literacy skills, addressing the Rwandan "book famine," and developing models for cross-cultural teaching and learning.
When it comes to career success, you need more than an excellent education. You need the skills to help land your first job. From mentor programs to public service prep, we can help translate your strengths into an impressive resume that reflects your individual goals.
There are two paths to becoming a Hamilton Lugar School student: direct admission and standard admission. No matter which path is best for you, the first step is applying to attend Indiana University and selecting a Hamilton Lugar School major.
If you can, apply to IU beginning August 1 (the fall of your senior year of high school). Note: your complete IU admission application—and all application materials—must be submitted by November 1 for maximum scholarship consideration.
Do you want the Hamilton Lugar School to be your academic home? Direct admission allows you to join the HLS community as soon as you arrive on campus. This means you'll be able to meet with our advisors and have priority consideration for the Hamilton Lugar School Living-Learning Community! We offer direct admission to incoming fall students who meet the following criteria:
All Direct Admits are considered for school-based funding.
Not ready to declare a major on your application? That's okay! You can gain admission to the Hamilton Lugar School after satisfying the following requirements:
Most students complete the requirements by the end of their first year.
Note: Students are eligible for assured direct admission if they: are admitted to IU Bloomington, have selected a Hamilton Lugar School major on their application, have a 3.7+ GPA on a 4.0 scale, and a 1310+ SAT or 28+ ACT. Directly admitted students will receive their official notification 3-5 weeks after receiving their IU admission.
Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies