Integrated Undergraduate/Graduate Program

Penn State undergraduate students majoring in Global and International Studies (GLIS) can earn a master of international affairs degree with one additional year of study through the integrated undergraduate-graduate (IUG) program offered with the School of International Affairs (SIA). By double counting up to 12 credits, students can complete a bachelor of arts or bachelor of science in Global and International Studies and a master’s degree in international affairs in five years.

The IUG program allows students to save money on graduate education as tuition costs remain at the undergraduate rate throughout the course of study. IUG students will engage in challenging graduate coursework in a professional degree program designed to promote career development and post-graduate marketability in a range of roles and sectors.

Admission Requirements

• Students must be currently enrolled in the Global and International Studies program at Penn State
• Cumulative GPA of at least 3.5 and a GPA of at least 3.5 in all major-related coursework
• Approval from the Global and International Studies program

Application Process and Materials

• Plan of study and an IUG Long-Range Planner completed with the GLIS academic advisor.
• Meet with a SIA admissions team member. To arrange an appointment, contact admissions at admissions@sia.psu.edu or (814) 867-2242.
• One letter of recommendation from a GLIS faculty member.
• One to two page statement of purpose describing the applicant’s academic goals and career plans.
• Completed online graduate school application with a $65 non-refundable application fee.

For more information on the School of International Affairs, visit https://www.sia.psu.edu/admissions/degree-options/joint-degrees/iug.

INTAF Classes and GLIS Pathways

IUG students can count up to 12-credit hours for both their GLIS and SIA degrees. The following INTAF courses have been approved for each pathway.