The Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies (HLS) is a leading international affairs school, specializing in languages and area studies. We teach more languages — 80 — than any university in the U.S.
Choose from 7 undergraduate majors and 3 BA/MA degrees to prepare for careers in foreign affairs/policy, global institutions, government, private industry, and academia. Learn more below and request information.
#1Number of Foreign Languages Taught in the Us (80)
#1Language Flagship Programs in the Us (Arabic, Chinese, Russian)
#1Available Foreign Language & Area Studies Fellowships
The Hamilton Lugar School offers 7 undergraduate majors and 3 BA/MA degrees. Choose from area studies majors, which combine in-depth regional and language study, plus Cybersecurity & Global Policy and our innovative International Law & Institutions degree — the only one of its kind in the U.S.
There is no place like the Hamilton Lugar School for a global experience — From 300+ study abroad programs, to our Living-Learning Center, to language and cultural student clubs.
Faculty are former diplomats and internationally recognized scholars who can connect you to networks in DC and abroad. Our low faculty/student ratio will also give you a strong career advantage.
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