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Global First Year (3-Semester) - Bachelor of Arts - Women's and Gender Studies

Miami campus — Miami, Florida, United States

Study Level: Undergraduate · 4-Year Bachelor's Degree
Duration: To be confirmed
Study Mode: To be confirmed
Next Intake: January 2027
Tuition Fee: USD 24,948
Application Fee: None listed
Scholarships Available: None listed
Post-Study Work Information: Optional Practical Training (OPT): Verify before applying
Application Status: Open — confirm with Eagle Link (Not confirmed)

Program information is subject to institution confirmation. Fees, deadlines, intakes and entry requirements may change.

Overview

The FIU Global First Year Program combines credit-bearing courses from the first year of a student’s degree with additional support services, instruction tailored to their academic and language level, and cultural experiences to help ensure their future success. Additionally, the Global First Year experience offers more than just academic, language, and cultural growth. With the included Career Accelerator program, students can also gain valuable professional skills that prepare them for a successful career. The Career Accelerator is specifically designed for international students and includes: Four semesters of professional development and career guidance Skills-based training and opportunities for exclusive internships Unique workshops, real-world experiences, and cross-cultural group work The Bachelor of Arts in Women’s and Gender Studies (WGS) is an interdisciplinary study of women and gender in cross-cultural and historical perspectives. Students explore how women’s lives have been shaped by history, culture, nationality, class, and other elements of diversity. The program’s courses are coordinated through FIU’s Center for Women’s and Gender Studies, founded in 1982—one of the oldest scholarly centers of its kind in the country. Students also have the opportunity to conduct research with faculty on issues related to women and gender. A Women’s and Gender Studies major develops skills highly valued by employers, including critical thinking, research, analysis, and presentation skills. Graduates also gain a unique perspective on the layers of identity and how racism, sexism, classism, and ableism are interconnected—and how to strive for a more just, equal, and vibrant society. The demand for expertise in gender and social justice issues is growing across various professions, including law, medicine, social services, teaching, community development, counseling, public policy, and research. Additional career paths include advocacy for international women’s health and human rights issues. Graduates of the program find success in a variety of fields, such as journalism, law, psychology, medicine, aviation, city management, communications, filmmaking, social work, education, public administration, publishing, writing, nutrition, academia, and labor organizing.

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Credential: 4-Year Bachelor's Degree
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Entry Requirements

Entry requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

English-language requirements

English-language requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

Fees & Costs

Tuition fee: USD 24,948
Application fee: None listed
Deposit required: Not listed
Estimated other compulsory fees: Not listed — confirm with Eagle Link.

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Scholarships

No scholarship is currently listed for this program. Explore scholarships and funding.

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Intakes & Deadlines

Upcoming intakes: January 2027, January 2028, January 2029
Application deadline: 7 December 2026
Application status: Confirm with Eagle Link
Intake availability: Not confirmed

Campus & Location

Miami campus

Miami, Florida, United States

11200 Southwest 8th Street

Post-Study Work / Immigration Information

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Optional Practical Training (OPT): Verify before applying

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About the Institution

Established in 1965, Florida International University (FIU) is located in Miami which is a tropical paradise and an urban hub with so many diverse and interconnected neighborhoods to explore. You can investigate the stunning coastlines found in Key Biscayne and Miami Beach, dance salsa and sip Cuban coffee in Little Havana or visit the vibrant spaces of Wynwood, an unconventional art community boasting more than 70 galleries and museums. Greater Miami also showcases its art, culture and history through groundbreaking museums such as the Perez Art Museum, the Philip and Patricia Frost Museum of...

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Program information last verified 8 October 2026.

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