Academics and Programs
Across more than 150 fields of study and dozens of units, the university offers range of degree, non-degree, and professional development opportunities with international and global themes for all learners.
Degree Programs
We encourage students and scholars to explore the Course Catalog for a complete listing of all available programs and courses.
Undergraduate Majors and Minors
Gies College of Business
College of Education
College of Fine & Applied Arts
Grainger College of Engineering
College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
- African-American Studies Major / Minor
- African Studies Minor
- American Indian Studies Minor
- Anthropology Major with Sociocultural and Linguistic Concentration
- Arabic Studies Minor
- Asian American Studies Minor
- Classics with a Greek or Latin Concentration
- Comparative and World Literature Major / Minor
- East Asian Languages and Cultures Major / Minor
- French Major / Minor
- Germanic Languages and Literatures Major
- Global Markets and Society Minor
- Global Studies Minor
- Global Studies/European Union B.A./M.A. 4+1 Degree
- Greek Minor
- Hindi Studies Minor
- Islamic World Studies Minor
- Italian Major Major / Minor
- Jewish Culture and Society Minor
- Latin Minor
- Latin American Studies Major / Minor
- Latina/Latino Studies Major / Minor
- Portuguese Major / Minor
- Russian and East European Studies Major / Minor
- Russian Language and Literature Minor
- Scandinavian Studies Minor
- Slavic Studies Major
- Slavic Language, Literature, and Culture Minor
- South Asian Studies Minor
- Spanish Major / Minor
- Sub-Saharan African Languages Minor
- Turkish Studies Minor
Graduate Programs
Gies College of Business
College of Fine and Applied Arts
College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
- African Studies M.A. / Graduate Minor / Joint Degree
- African Studies Graduate Minor
- Balkan Studies Graduate Minor
- European Union Studies M.A. / Graduate Minor
- East Asian Languages and Cultures M.A. / Ph.D.
- French M.A. / Ph.D.
- Gender Relations in International Development Graduate Minor
- German M.A. / Ph.D.
- Global Studies M.S. / Graduate Minor
- Global Studies/European Union B.A./M.A. 4+1 Degree
- Italian Major M.A. / Ph.D.
- Latin American Studies M.A. / Graduate Minor
- Middle Eastern Studies M.A.
- Portuguese M.A. / Ph.D.
- Program in Comparative and World Literature
- Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies M.A. / Graduate Minor
- Second Language Acquisition and Teacher Education (SLATE) Ph.D.
- Slavic Languages and Literatures M.A. / Ph.D.
- South Asian Studies M.A.
- Spanish M.A. / Ph.D.
- Translation and Interpreting M.A.
School of Information Sciences
Language Programs
Certificate Programs
- ACDIS: Undergraduate Certificate in Global Security
- Certificate in Translation Studies
- Center for the Study of Global Gender Equity: Joint Undergraduate Certificate in Global Health
- EUC: Undergraduate Certificate in European Union Studies
- Intensive English Institute
- LAS Global Studies: Certificate in International Development Studies
- LAS Global Studies: Certificate in Global Health
- LAS Global Studies: Certificate in Global Social Sciences Research
- Mortenson Center for International Library Programs
- REEEC: Global Informatics Certificate
- Second Language Acquisition and Teacher Education
- The Career Certificate—International
Study Abroad
We believe in the transformative power of study abroad. Explore the campus study abroad website or find your college study abroad office to discover how you can earn credit abroad, advance your professional skills, and enrich your global perspective.
Global and Intercultural Learning
Illinois International’s Global and Intercultural Learning (GIL) workshops and trainings serves as a campus-wide resource for advancing global understanding, building global competence, and strengthening intercultural communication across the Illinois community. Through research-informed workshops, professional learning sessions, and collaborative initiatives, GIL supports students, scholars, faculty, and staff as they navigate today’s interconnected world.
Custom Workshops
Interested in bringing an intercultural learning to your classroom, unit, or organization? GIL workshops and trainings can be tailored to your audience and goals through a collaborative development process.
Intensive English Institute
Develop your English language skills through the Intensive English Institute’s accredited program. Since 1967, the IEI has provided a supportive educational environment where international language learners can gain proficiency in English for academic, professional, or other purposes.
Global Education and Training
Develop your English language skills through the Intensive English Institute’s accredited program. Since 1967, the IEI has provided a supportive educational environment where international language learners can gain proficiency in English for academic, professional, or other purposes.
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