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The School of Global Studies
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Are you interested in how global questions like equality, the environment, peace, democracy, and international relations affect people’s lives? Study at the School of Global Studies if you seek a deeper understanding of our globalized world.

Programs and courses

Our programs and courses are characterized by a strong engagement with current global affairs. Drawing on broad social science perspectives, our education provides you with an in-depth understanding of contemporary issues and the tools to critically analyse social phenomena in a globalized world.

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Bachelor's Program in International Relations
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Master's Program in Global Studies
Master’s Program in Human Rights Policy and Practice
Joint master's degree program conducted with partner universities in Norway, Spain, and the UK.
Courses and course packages
We offer courses in Global Studies, Global Gender Studies, Human Rights and International Relations.
Courses for exchange students

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Gain international experience during your studies

Admission to later part of a program

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What do our students write their thesis about?

Interviews with students and alumni

Graduating from the School of Global Studies will prepare you for work in a global arena.

"Global Studies should be a core course in all undergraduate programs”
Şebnem Çerçel is an alumna from our master’s programme in Global Studies. She is a lawyer and considers pursuing a career in…
“This master's showed me the world of NGOs and the importance of civil society”
Jessie Jern attended a research internship
During 2019 and 2020, Jessie Jern attended a research internship at the School for Global Studies.
Nazifa Alizada works with an international research program
Nazifa Alizada graduated from the Master's Programme in Global Studies in 2019 and now works as Operations and Outreach…
News – 30 April 2021
"The world is inevitably interconnected"

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