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2025 Best International/Globalization Studies Schools in North Carolina

5 Colleges in North Carolina
231 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.

In 2025, College Factual analyzed 5 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best International/Globalization Studies Schools in North Carolina ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 231 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 North Carolina The global studies program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for International/Globalization Studies rankings. 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.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

International/Globalization Studies Rankings by Degree Level

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

When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best International/Globalization Studies Schools in North Carolina list to help you make the college decision. 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 North Carolina

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.

Top North Carolina Schools in Global Studies

1
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
6th Most Popular In NC

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a good option for students pursuing a degree in international/globalization studies. Located in the city of Chapel Hill, UNC Chapel Hill is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #38 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UNC Chapel Hill is a great university overall.

There were approximately 8 international/globalization studies students who graduated with this degree at UNC Chapel Hill in the most recent data year.

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2
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In NC
55 Global Studies Degrees Awarded

North Carolina State University is a wonderful option for students pursuing a degree in international/globalization studies. Located in the city of Raleigh, NC State is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #122 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means NC State is a great university overall.

There were roughly 55 international/globalization studies students who graduated with this degree at NC State in the most recent year we have data available.

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3
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In NC
53 Global Studies Degrees Awarded

University of North Carolina at Charlotte is a wonderful decision for students pursuing a degree in international/globalization studies. UNC Charlotte is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Charlotte. This university ranks 10th out of 93 colleges for overall quality in the state of North Carolina.

There were about 53 international/globalization studies students who graduated with this degree at UNC Charlotte in the most recent year we have data available.

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4
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In NC
49 Global Studies Degrees Awarded

University of North Carolina at Wilmington is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in international/globalization studies. UNCW is a large public university located in the medium-sized city of Wilmington. This university ranks 12th out of 93 colleges for overall quality in the state of North Carolina.

There were about 49 international/globalization studies students who graduated with this degree at UNCW in the most recent data year.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
5th Most Popular In NC

Appalachian State is a very large public university located in the town of Boone. This university ranks 11th out of 93 schools for overall quality in the state of North Carolina.

There were approximately 15 international/globalization studies students who graduated with this degree at Appalachian State in the most recent data year.

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Best International/Globalization Studies Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best International/Globalization Studies Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Florida 715 323
Georgia 690 47
Virginia 630 99
Tennessee 624 57
South Carolina 530 49
Kentucky 518 76
Mississippi 501 6
Alabama 500 22
Louisiana 489 30
Arkansas 466 28
West Virginia 410 221

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One of 0 majors within the International Studies area of study, International/Globalization Studies has other similar majors worth exploring.

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