Hamilton Lugar School of Global & International Studies - Indiana University Bachelor in Central Eurasian Studies
Hamilton Lugar School of Global & International Studies - Indiana University

Hamilton Lugar School of Global & International Studies - Indiana University

Bachelor in Central Eurasian Studies

Bloomington, USA

Bachelor's degree

4 years

English

Full time

Aug 2026

On-Campus

Key Summary

    About : The Bachelor in Central Eurasian Studies equips students with comprehensive knowledge of the diverse cultures, languages, and histories of the Central Eurasian region. Through a multidisciplinary approach, students explore political, economic, and social dynamics. The program emphasizes critical thinking, research skills, and immersive learning experiences, preparing graduates for engagement in the global landscape.
    Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue a variety of career paths, including roles in international relations, education, diplomacy, cultural preservation, and non-profit organizations. Positions may include cultural attaché, policy analyst, or university lecturer. The diverse skill set allows for careers in both public and private sectors with a focus on Central Eurasia.

Immerse yourself in the cultures and languages of Central Eurasia

Tibet. Afghanistan. Iran. Turkey. The Baltics. These are just a few of the geographic regions you can focus on when you pursue a degree in Central Eurasian Studies.

Whatever region you choose, you’ll spend your academic life learning its languages and getting an in-depth understanding of its culture, history, and place in the modern world.

You’ll explore the region’s politics—both current and historical. You’ll get to know famous figures, like Genghis Khan and the Dalai Lama. And you’ll graduate with a deep understanding of what makes Central Eurasia great and what challenges it faces.

Take advantage of one-of-a-kind resources

Indiana University is home to the nation’s only National Foreign Language Resource Center devoted to the languages of Central Eurasia. The Center for Languages of the Central Asian Region provides you with unique research and learning opportunities. It also makes it possible to explore a variety of rarely taught languages, including Azerbaijani, Dari, Kazakh, Kyrgyz, Mongolian, Pashto, Tajiki, Tibetan, Turkish, Turkmen, Uyghur, and Uzbek.

You also have access to unique funding opportunities, study abroad programs, and learning resources offered by the Inner Asian and Uralic National Resource Center and the Sinor Research Institute for Inner Asian Studies.