In 2024, over 3.7 million students in the U.S. enrolled in distance learning education. Our online Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Diplomacy degree program prepares you to analyze global systems, lead cross-cultural dialogue, and shape international policy.

• Global Issues, Local Perspectives: Explore political theory, international law, human rights, and global security through a multicultural lens across diverse geopolitical regions.
• Hands-On Diplomatic Practice: Participate in debates, model UN simulations, and policy projects that mirror real-world challenges faced by diplomats and global leaders.
• Career-Ready Education: Develop expertise in diplomacy, negotiation, and conflict resolution, and prepare for roles in foreign service, NGOs, and international organizations.

Key Skills

• Critical Thinking
• Practical Solutions
• Conflict Resolution
• Human Rights
• Cybersecurity
• Innovative Leadership
• Diplomatic Finesse
• Sustainability

Leaders in Diplomacy

Our alumni have gone on to become international leaders and make a difference on a global scale.

Excel in Skills and Career

Learn not only how to solve real-world conflicts but also how to quickly progress your career and stand out among your peers in interviews.

Employability-Focused Curriculum

Learn not only how to solve real-world conflicts but also how to quickly progress your career and stand out among your peers in interviews.

Key Sector Concepts

Gain a strong foundation in key subfields within international relations, including diplomacy, international finance, and global governance.

60 Years of Excellence

Build your future on Schiller's six-decade legacy in international relations and diplomacy.

U.S. Degree Recognized Everywhere

Graduate with an American degree that employers worldwide respect.

Global Leaders in Diplomacy

Start your career in a university recognized globally for shaping leaders in diplomacy and sustainability

Multicultural Community

Join a network of over 20,000 alumni from 130+ countries, opening doors to international opportunities.

Industry Expert Faculty

Learn from professors with proven market success who are currently active in the roles you're training for.

Student Clubs & Activities

Connect with other students through exciting clubs like language groups, leadership teams, and more.

• Duration: 4 Years (Full Time)
• Credits: 120 American Credits (240 ECTS)

These form the core curriculum of your degree program. They're designed to give you a well-rounded education and provide a broad foundation of knowledge. They will help you build public speaking, psychology, social, and business skills.

• Behavioral Psychology and Wellbeing
• Introduction to Big Data and Artificial Intelligence
• Beginning Foreign Language I
• English Composition
• European Modern History
• College Mathematics
• Global Perspectives on International Business
• Introduction to International Business
• Beginning Foreign Language II
• Public Speaking
• College Research and Writing
• Science and Society

Ideal for International Students

No visa restrictions, allowing students to earn a U.S. degree from anywhere in the world.

No Need to Relocate

Save money on housing, commuting, and other relocation expenses.

On-Campus Option from Year 2

Switch to one of our four international campuses from your second year.

Access to Global Networking

Engage with students, professors, and professionals from diverse backgrounds and industries worldwide.

Internships from Year 1

Start gaining hands-on experience from your very first year. We believe in learning by doing — and building your resume early.

Must-Have Skillset

Get the skills to analyze and propose solutions to global economic problems, including globalization, trade, and financial regulation.

Industry Exposure

Attend conferences, seminars, and workshops with international experts and policymakers.

Collaborate With Giants

Your program integrates opportunities with leading organizations like UNITAR

A Network Without Borders

Join an alumni community of 20,000 making a difference worldwide.

We Help You Get Hired

Our career services team connects you with jobs, internships, and opportunities worldwide.

As an Undergraduate student, you need to know:

• You must hold an Official High School transcript indicating your date of graduation, or official GED transcript.
• You can also provide proof of completion of secondary education if you have studied outside of the United States or the American educational system. Examples may include the Abitur, Selectividad, Baccalauréat, International Baccalaureate (IB), (I)GSCE, “O” and “A”- level exam results.
• You must send the enrollment agreement signed.
• Proof of your English proficiency is required:
• TOEFL IBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language): minimum score of 51.
• TOEIC (Test of English for International Communication, may be singular test or 2-part)
•  Must include all four components (Listening, Reading, Speaking, and Writing)
•  Minimum score of 650 for BA or BS program admission.
• IELTS (International English Language Testing System) minimum score of 5.5.
• CAMBRIDGE FCE (First Certificate in English) grade of “B” (B2 level) or higher - Cambridge Advanced (CAE) or Proficiency (CPE) preferred.
• Duolingo English Exam: score of at least 95 for all programs.
• Pearson English Test (PTE): obtain a GSE score of 46 or higher.
• Oxford ELLT (English Language Level Test): OIDI Level 5 (equivalent to IELTS 5.5).
• If you have successfully graduated from the Tampa Language Center with a Level 6 program, you are eligible for admission.
• Verification proof may be waived if you are a student who has graduated from a secondary school where English is the language of instruction or the country's official language.