2025 Best International/Globalization Studies Schools in California
11
Colleges in California
1,305
Global Studies Degrees Awarded
If you pursue a degree in
international/globalization studies, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #112 most popular program in the country. This makes choosing the right school a hard decision.
For its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 11 schools in California to determine which ones were the best for international/globalization studies students pursuing a degree. Combined, these schools handed out 1,305 degrees in international/globalization studies to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings
Choosing a Great International/Globalization Studies School
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. For our Best Overall International/Globalization Studies School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
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
The global studies school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best International/Globalization Studies Schools in California.
You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.
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More information on how we come up with our rankings can be found here: College Factual's Data Methodology.
Best Schools for International/Globalization Studies in California
The schools below may not offer all types of global studies degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.
10 Top California Schools in Global Studies
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In CA
192
Global Studies Degrees Awarded
It is difficult to beat University of California - Santa Barbara if you wish to pursue a degree in international/globalization studies. UCSB is a very large public university located in the medium-sized suburb of Santa Barbara. A Best Colleges rank of #47 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UCSB is a great university overall.
There were approximately 192 international/globalization studies students who graduated with this degree at UCSB in the most recent year we have data available.
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Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In CA
149
Global Studies Degrees Awarded
Any student who is interested in international/globalization studies needs to take a look at University of California - Irvine. Located in the city of Irvine, UC Irvine is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 12th out of 161 colleges for overall quality in the state of California.
There were about 149 international/globalization studies students who graduated with this degree at UC Irvine in the most recent year we have data available.
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Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
4th
Most Popular In CA
122
Global Studies Degrees Awarded
University of California - Berkeley is a great option for students interested in a degree in international/globalization studies. Located in the midsize city of Berkeley, UC Berkeley is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #14 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UC Berkeley is a great university overall.
There were approximately 122 international/globalization studies students who graduated with this degree at UC Berkeley in the most recent year we have data available.
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Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In CA
537
Global Studies Degrees Awarded
University of California - San Diego is a great choice for students interested in a degree in international/globalization studies. Located in the large city of La Jolla, UCSD is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #49 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UCSD is a great university overall.
There were approximately 537 international/globalization studies students who graduated with this degree at UCSD in the most recent data year.
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Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
7th
Most Popular In CA
41
Global Studies Degrees Awarded
UCLA is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Los Angeles. A Best Colleges rank of #28 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UCLA is a great university overall.
There were roughly 41 international/globalization studies students who graduated with this degree at UCLA in the most recent year we have data available.
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