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To change the world,
first seek to understand it.

The Hamilton Lugar School is a national leader in international affairs and the languages, cultures, and perspectives shaping our world.

At Hamilton Lugar, we value global engagement. We celebrate differences and seek a shared understanding. We study the world, so we can change the world.

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National leader in languages & global affairs

#1Number Of Foreign Languages Taught In The US

#1Language Flagship Programs In The Us (Arabic, Chinese, Russian)

#1Foreign Language & Area Studies Fellowships

Eight degrees, a world of options

  • Central Eurasian Studies (BA): Explore the heartland of Europe and Asia
  • Cybersecurity & Global Policy (BS): Tackle challenges of tech and culture
  • East Asian Languages & Cultures or East Asian Studies (BA): Examine China, Japan, and the Koreas
  • International Law & Institutions (BA): Study global issues, supranational institutions, and the law
  • International Studies (BA, BS, BA/MA): Grow global knowledge and regional expertise while developing language fluency
  • Middle Eastern Languages & Cultures (BA): Immerse yourself in the historical and cultural richness of the Middle East

Eashan Kumar (International Studies, Neuroscience)

2018 IU Bloomington Commencement Speaker

Experiment, explore & make each day a new adventure.

We know the importance of getting outside the academic bubble. Indiana University and the Hamilton Lugar School make sure there is no shortage of ways for you to do it. Join some 70% of Hamilton Lugar School students who participate in one of IU's 300+ study abroad programs.

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