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2025 Best International/Globalization Studies Schools in the Great Lakes Region

10 Colleges in the Great Lakes Region
732 Global Studies Degrees Awarded
Ranked #112 in popularity, international/globalization studies is one of the most sought-after degree programs in the nation. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

For its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 10 schools in the Great Lakes Region to determine which ones were the best for international/globalization studies students pursuing a degree. Combined, these schools handed out 732 degrees in international/globalization studies to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great International/Globalization Studies School

Best International/Globalization Studies Schools in the Great Lakes Region Your choice of international/globalization studies school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. We derive our Best Overall International/Globalization Studies School rankings by rolling up our degree-level rankings after weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each school.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

Pick Your International/Globalization Studies Degree Level

Bachelor's Degrees in Global Studies
Master's Degrees in Global Studies
Doctor's Degrees in Global Studies

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best International/Globalization Studies Schools in the Great Lakes Region list, to help you choose the best school for you. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for International/Globalization Studies in the Great Lakes Region

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the global studies degree levels they offer.

10 Top Great Lakes Region Schools in Global Studies

1
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In IN
68 Global Studies Degrees Awarded

It is hard to beat University of Notre Dame if you wish to pursue a degree in international/globalization studies. Located in the suburb of Notre Dame, Notre Dame is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #29 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Notre Dame is a great university overall.

There were roughly 68 international/globalization studies students who graduated with this degree at Notre Dame in the most recent year we have data available.

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2
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In MI
152 Global Studies Degrees Awarded

Any student pursuing a degree in international/globalization studies has to take a look at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. U-M is a fairly large public university located in the city of Ann Arbor. A Best Colleges rank of #22 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means U-M is a great university overall.

There were about 152 international/globalization studies students who graduated with this degree at U-M in the most recent year we have data available.

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Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In MI
56 Global Studies Degrees Awarded

It is difficult to beat Michigan State University if you want to pursue a degree in international/globalization studies. Located in the city of East Lansing, Michigan State is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #54 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Michigan State is a great university overall.

There were about 56 international/globalization studies students who graduated with this degree at Michigan State in the most recent year we have data available.

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4
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In WI
98 Global Studies Degrees Awarded

University of Wisconsin - Madison is a great option for students pursuing a degree in international/globalization studies. Located in the large city of Madison, UW - Madison is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #40 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UW - Madison is a great university overall.

There were roughly 98 international/globalization studies students who graduated with this degree at UW - Madison in the most recent year we have data available.

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5
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In OH

Case Western is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Cleveland. This university ranks 3rd out of 91 schools for overall quality in the state of Ohio.

There were about 15 international/globalization studies students who graduated with this degree at Case Western in the most recent data year.

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6
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In IL
31 Global Studies Degrees Awarded

Located in the city of Champaign, UIUC is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #41 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UIUC is a great university overall.

There were about 31 international/globalization studies students who graduated with this degree at UIUC in the most recent year we have data available.

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7
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In OH
12.5% Growth in Graduates

UDayton is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Dayton. This university ranks 8th out of 91 schools for overall quality in the state of Ohio.

There were roughly 24 international/globalization studies students who graduated with this degree at UDayton in the most recent year we have data available.

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8
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In WI

Located in the city of Milwaukee, UWM is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 23rd out of 46 schools for overall quality in the state of Wisconsin.

There were roughly 26 international/globalization studies students who graduated with this degree at UWM in the most recent data year.

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9
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In MI

Located in the small city of Kalamazoo, WMU is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 4th out of 56 colleges for overall quality in the state of Michigan.

There were about 8 international/globalization studies students who graduated with this degree at WMU in the most recent year we have data available.

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10
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
6th Most Popular In OH

BGSU is a large public university located in the town of Bowling Green. This university ranks 18th out of 91 colleges for overall quality in the state of Ohio.

There were about 5 international/globalization studies students who graduated with this degree at BGSU in the most recent year we have data available.

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Best International/Globalization Studies Colleges by State

Explore the best international/globalization studies colleges for a specific state in the Great Lakes Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Ohio 939 132
Michigan 915 333
Illinois 870 115
Indiana 737 80
Wisconsin 672 180

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