Bachelor in Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (Bachelor's)

Tuition fees are 47,134 USD per year.

This programme allows students to design their own major or minor in collaboration with a faculty advisor. It focuses on creating a customized academic path that aligns with individual interests and career goals. Students build a cohesive course sequence from existing offerings across disciplines. The approach emphasizes self-directed learning through interdisciplinary course selection.

Focus areas include visual communication for the performing arts, urban planning, applied electrical engineering in music technology, creative writing for visual adaptation and novelization, gender and sexuality studies, innovative sales management and marketing.

Students design a major or minor using courses from existing programs. The total credits are determined by the proposed course sequence and must meet university requirements for a major or minor.

Graduates pursue careers in fields such as media production, nonprofit management, urban development, and creative arts based on their customized academic focus.

Students must submit a proposal no earlier than the first term of their sophomore year and no later than the first term of their senior year. A faculty advisor must approve the proposal. The proposal includes a statement of educational and career goals.

On-campus, full-time or part-time, with no fixed duration beyond standard undergraduate timelines. For international students, tuition is well above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 90% of applicants.

Hamline University in Saint Paul, Minnesota, combines a long history (founded in 1854) with a student-centered liberal arts approach that suits international students seeking a personalized U.S. experience. With roughly 3,100 students and about 95 programs across undergraduate and graduate study, Hamline emphasizes small classes, close faculty mentorship and an inclusive campus community. International learners benefit from dedicated advising, orientation services and campus groups that ease cultural adjustment and support academic goals.

Academics at Hamline focus on experiential learning and professional preparation. Programs integrate internships, field placements, community-based projects and studio work so students graduate with practical skills and real-world experience. Faculty are active mentors who encourage critical thinking, interdisciplinary study and social responsibility; popular areas include education, business, health sciences and the arts. Opportunities for research, service learning and leadership help students build resumes and relationships with local employers.

Campus life blends civic engagement, cultural events and access to the Twin Cities’ broader career network. Housing, career services, study abroad and counseling offices provide practical support for study planning, visa concerns and job searches. For international applicants seeking a close-knit campus with strong mentorship, hands-on learning and clear pathways to internships or graduate study, Hamline offers a welcoming environment and ample opportunities to grow academically and professionally.