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International Studies and Diplomacy Program

Learn more about studying International Studies and Diplomacy Program as an international student.

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Key facts

  • Degree type
    Bachelor's
  • Duration
    4 years
  • Delivery method
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    39,746USD
  • Start date
    Sep
  • QS Ranking
    1001-1200

Program overview

What the University of Rhode Island says about their program:

International Studies and Diplomacy Program is a programme offered at University of Rhode Island. The programme provides a structured pathway for students who want to study this subject area in a higher education setting.

Delivered as part of the broader academic offering at University of Rhode Island, International Studies and Diplomacy Program is designed to support students through a balanced mix of taught content and applied learning. The programme aims to build subject knowledge alongside transferable skills that students can carry into further study or work.

Students enrolled on International Studies and Diplomacy Program benefit from the wider learning environment at University of Rhode Island, including the academic support and student services available across the institution. The programme is intended to give a clear, supported route through the chosen field of study.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • Students must earn scores of 5, 6, or 7 on International Baccalaureate (IB) Higher Level (HL) Examinations to receive credit toward their degree, provided official scores are submitted.
  • The University does not grant credit for Standard Level (SL) exams.

Postgraduate academic requirements

  • Completion of a bachelor's degree (four or five years) in a suitable subject from a recognised university with a minimum grade of Second Class Honours Lower Division (2

    2) or equivalent.

English proficiency

Postgraduate

  • IELTS

    IELTS: minimum score of 6.5.

  • TOEFL

    TOEFL: minimum score of 91 (IBT) or 575 (paper-based).

English proficiency waivers

Documents required

  • Resume
  • College transcripts from all institutions attended.
  • TOEFL or IELTS scores (if English is not your native language)
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Required grades

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Additional requirements

Documents

  • Submit official secondary-school academic records, examination results, and completion certificate.
  • Provide certified English translations for academic records not issued in English.

Essays and statements

  • Complete the Common App essay.

Recommendations

  • Submit one letter of recommendation; a school-counsellor letter is preferred.

Selection

  • Complete at least 18 college-preparatory units

    4 English; 3 mathematics (Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry); 2 physical or natural sciences; 2 history or social science; and 2 years of the same world language.

How to apply

  • Common App

    Fixed deadline
    Application fee65.00 USD
    Fee waiver

    URI accepts Common App fee-waiver requests; URI-specific automatic waivers are stated only for veterans and Talent Development applicants.

    Read the fee waiver policy

Scholarships at University of Rhode Island

  • International Merit Scholarships

    Official page

    URI publishes scholarship information for international students, including merit awards for eligible undergraduate international applicants.

All scholarship information on Studee is provided for guidance only. Always check the university's official scholarship page for the latest information on eligibility, award amounts, deadlines, and application requirements.

Fees

University of Rhode Island provides fee information that can help students understand how study costs may be structured or may vary across options. University of Rhode Island encourages students to review official funding and financial-support information to confirm what cost guidance or support may be available.

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What is the cost of living near University of Rhode Island?

Category Cost  (in United States Dollar)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre$2,170
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre$1,729
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)$321
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)$65
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)$58
Monthly public transport pass$70
Monthly grocery basket$350· USA average
Books and study supplies (monthly)$108
Coffee shop drink$4
Cinema or cultural event ticket$15
Gym membership$64

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from citycost.org (Crowdsourced), numbeo.com (Crowdsourced) and web.uri.edu (University published).

Visa requirements for the University of Rhode Island

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