There is no international affairs school quite like the Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies. Here, you'll get an unparalleled education focused on world regions, languages, and international policy. This unique combination is what sets us apart so you can prepare to make an impact on the global issues you care about.
The world awaits you
Finding the right major
Area studies programs
Gain a deep knowledge of world regions and languages, and gain practical skills in research, cultural competency, and historical and political literacy.
Policy-related programs
Build a strong foundation of policy knowledge, paired with technical and practical skills to address global challenges.
- Cybersecurity & Global Policy
- International Law & Institutions with the IU Maurer School of Law— The only undergraduate international law program in the U.S.
- International Studies
#1NUMBER OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES TAUGHT IN THE US
#1LANGUAGE FLAGSHIP PROGRAMS IN THE US
#1AVAILABLE FOREIGN LANGUAGE & AREA STUDIES FELLOWSHIPS
Language fluency is global fluency
At the Hamilton Lugar School, you’ll join a passionate community of world language learners. We are unique among international affairs schools, offering more than 80 languages—the most of any university in the United States.
Language Flagships
MASTER A CRITICAL LANGUAGE
Indiana University supports a nation-leading three US government Language Flagship programs, which provide instruction in Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), and Russian. These programs only for undergraduate students.
Discover our flagship programs
Language Workshop
LEARN THROUGH IMMERSION
The Language Workshop is the most diverse program of its kind, offering eight weeks of intensive study in languages from Bosnian to Russian to Ukranian.
Explore the Language WorkshopMake the world your classroom
At the Hamilton Lugar School, your global education will extend far beyond the classroom, with hands-on internships and study abroad programs related to your interests.
Pursue your passions
During her undergraduate career, Marria Peduto, BA ’23 International Studies, East Asian Languages and Cultures, and Sustainable Food & Marine Systems, has developed professional proficiency in Chinese and Indonesian, founded a food project, developed a language app, conducted her own zooarchaeology research, served as a global consultant, and visited seven of the world’s continents. She recently received a Fulbright grant for a sustainability project in Indonesia.
Marria Peduto
BA ’23 International Studies, East Asian Languages and Cultures, and Sustainable Food & Marine Systems
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At the Hamilton Lugar School, you can customize your undergraduate education to match your interests. Contact us to learn more about our majors, language programs, and start your global adventures at the Hamilton Lugar School!