International and Area Studies (IAS) at Washington University offers an integrated, interdisciplinary approach to understanding global social, economic, political and cultural issues. Our undergraduate programs encourage a broad understanding of the world, while exploring the diversity and richness of other cultures. Our graduate program focuses on East Asian Studies. Though we have particular strengths in East Asia, Europe, Latin America and Russia, our courses and faculty interests extend throughout the globe.
Experience other cultures, improve your foreign-language skills, and study specialized subjects in over 100 Arts & Sciences programs in over 50 different countries. Study Abroad programs, offered through the IAS Office of Overseas Programs, gives students the opportunity to acquire the broad cultural knowledge, languages, and the practical skills necessary to participate fully in a global society. For most students, studying abroad for a summer, a semester, or a year is career enhancing and even life transforming. Studying abroad encourages students to embark on a lifelong journey of international education.