Become a Global Citizen

Why limit yourself? Expand your universe and explore a world brimming with possibility and opportunity.

Our team of highly qualified and dedicated faculty are ready and eager to help you develop the intercultural understanding, skill sets and savvy you will need to actively and effectively engage with the international community and make a positive difference in our world.




Every Student Is Unique. So Are We.

Connect Through Our Centers

The Human Rights Center creates a positive change through research, education and dialogue. International studies majors gain the opportunity to work at the heart of a global human rights community.

The Center for Social Concern provides opportunities for hands-on experience addressing social justice issues, including reflective service, service-learning and education and advocacy for justice, challenging students to become people of service.

Through the Global and Intercultural Affairs Center, you can connect with programs, events and resources to continue your international journey whether it’s here at UD, in your local community or across the world.

Get Involved on Campus

You'll have many opportunities to connect with other global languages and cultures students.

UD also offers a variety of ways to meet other students and become involved in our campus community.

Study Abroad

All students have an opportunity to study abroad.

All international studies majors complete a capstone experience before graduating, giving them hands-on learning experience.



In the News
Savannah 'Sam' Smith
Students
09.23.2025

UD students awarded two of five national arts and humanities scholarships link-arrow link-arrow

Two UD students were awarded national scholarships to support their honors thesis projects in the humanities.
Cheng-chih Weston teaches students about Chinese tea ceremony etiquette.
Diversity and Inclusion
07.29.2025

UD hosts Mandarin Chinese summer camp with $136K NSA STARTALK grant link-arrow link-arrow

Twenty U.S. high school and college students participated in the free residential summer camp, where they cultivated their Chinese language and cultural competencies.
Campus and Community
03.04.2025

Latin American film festival brings together UD and Dayton communities link-arrow link-arrow

The film festival’s goal was to portray Latin American communities as active agents of change.