About the Program

Explore the world's most pressing issues with the interdisciplinary Global Studies minor. Designed to complement any major at Stanford, this customizable program allows you to examine global themes and dynamics from multiple perspectives. You will build a strong foundation for your future by developing a coherent, in-depth understanding of the world and our place in it, preparing you for a wide range of careers or graduate studies.

What You'll Study

The Global Studies minor offers a unique opportunity to gain a nuanced understanding of a world region and its place within our interconnected world. As a student in the program, you will:

• Take an interdisciplinary approach, drawing on diverse fields to gain a complete picture of a region’s cultures, languages, histories, and societies.

• Participate in the Bing Overseas Studies Program for a transformational educational experience in another area of the world.  

• Focus your studies by choosing one of seven specialized subplans: African, European, Iranian, Islamic, Latin American, South Asian, or Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies. This allows you to develop deep knowledge of a particular region.