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International Studies examines how governments, law, politics, and businesses relate on the international stage. Through our program, you will develop a critical understanding of the challenges of international society, with special reference to the strategic, political, economic, cultural, and historical elements. You can study diplomacy, foreign policy, international law, and the relations between countries, regions, and international organizations. You can explore international development and the disparity between countries, regions, and continents. You will consider the cultural roots and implications at play in the international arena. In an increasingly global environment, training in these areas has never been more important.
Why International Studies at Glendon? ››

With a degree in International Studies, Sarah Peek is now pursuing graduate studies in public administration and public policy.
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Many of our graduates have gone on to pursue graduate-level studies, and to prominent positions in the Canadian Foreign Service, law, journalism, business, and international organizations such as the United Nations.

Professor Stanislav Kirschbaum is an expert in the politics of Central Europe with a particular interest in Slovakia. He is a fellow of the Royal Society of Canada.

Prince Saquian, a fourth-year international studies student from Mississauga, Ontario, enjoys living on campus and taking part in the many events happening at Glendon.

International Studies is available as a bilingual or trilingual international Bachelor of Arts.

New course in summer 2012: GL/ILST 4270 3.0 (EN) - War: Its Meaning And Consequences. More ››

New course in summer 2012: GL/ILST 4245 3.0 (EN) – International Science Policy And The Power Of Money. More ››

New course in winter 2012: GL/ILST 4260 3.0 (FR) – Finance internationale. More ››

New course in winter 2012: GL/ILST 3500 3.0 (EN) Third Year Seminar: Studies on Civil Society. More ››

Our annual award-winning International Symposium attracts high-profile guests from around the world. This year the focus is on Germany. More ››

Prepare for the reality of the work force and gain practical experience in the international environment through a professional internship. More ››

To stimulate research activities at the undergraduate level, the best student essays are selected each year and assembled as “Glendon Papers”.
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The annual John Holmes Memorial Lecture at Glendon honours the late John W. Holmes, O.C., Canadian diplomat, writer, administrator, and professor of International Relations at Glendon. More ››

The Edward R. and Caroline Appathurai Scholarships in International Studies were established in memory of Professor Edward Appathurai. More ››

Get involved in one or more of our many student clubs to complement your in-class experience, including the International Studies Student Association and the United Nations Club.

The annual Jean-Gabriel Castel lecture was created in 2004 to honour Professor Jean-Gabriel Castel, an internationally acknowledged jurist. More ››

Glendon School of Public and International Affairs Signs Partnership with the Office Of The French Language Services Commissioner

The Glendon Independent Research Committee holds Symposium on Venezuela

Glendon Participant Wins Best Delegate Award at Model United Nations

“Across Borders: Diverse Perspectives on Mexico” - A student-produced book publishes the presentations of some of the most distinguished specialists on Mexico following an entirely student-run conference

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Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) Code
BA: YGI
iBA: YGG
iBA Trilingual: YGH (Upper-year entry)