Bachelor in Program of Global Studies

The Program of Global Studies at National Taiwan Normal University, located in northern Taiwan, is an undergraduate program that examines how political, economic, and social forces connect countries and shape global affairs. Global studies as a field draws on international relations, political science, economics, and cultural studies to help students understand issues that cross national borders, such as international trade, global governance, migration, and cross-cultural communication. Students in global studies programs typically take courses covering international relations theory, comparative politics, global economics, and regional studies, often combined with language study and opportunities to examine specific world regions in depth. The field encourages students to consider global issues from multiple disciplinary perspectives, recognizing that problems such as trade disputes or international conflicts rarely have purely economic or purely political explanations. Because the discipline is broad, students often have the flexibility to focus on particular themes, such as international development, diplomacy, or global business, depending on their interests. Graduates of global studies programs commonly pursue careers in international affairs, working for government agencies, diplomatic missions, international organizations, and non-governmental organizations focused on global issues. Others move into roles in international business, journalism, or research, where an understanding of global political and economic dynamics is valuable. Some graduates continue on to graduate study in international relations, public policy, or area studies, building on the interdisciplinary foundation established at the undergraduate level. Taught in English, this program allows international students to study global affairs at National Taiwan Normal University alongside classmates from a range of backgrounds.