Summer Course: Introduction to International Relations
Stanford, USA
Summer Course
DURATION
8 weeks
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
USD 6,020
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* undergraduate and graduate students | international students needing an I-20 sponsored by Stanford is April 27, 2026 | HS students is March 9, 2026
Key Summary
Approaches to the study of conflict and cooperation in world affairs. Applications to war, terrorism, trade policy, the environment, and world poverty. Debates about the ethics of war and the global distribution of wealth.
Details
POLISCI 101z
- Class Number: 20956
- Course Cost: $6020.00
- Population: High School, Undergraduate
- Units: 4
- Interest Area: Social Sciences and Humanities
- Course Format & Length: In-Person, 8 weeks
- Instructors: Michael Tomz
Events and Engagement
Workshops
Hosted through the Summer Academic Resource Center (SARC), we offer a variety of educational workshops to complement your academic pursuits. Presenters varying from Stanford affiliates, community partners, and graduate tutors will cover a wide range of topics from academic skills to career exploration. Past workshops included college preparedness, software exploration, and building your professional network.
Stanford Spaces
Explore the intellectual ecosystem of the Stanford campus. Tour museums like the Cantor Arts Center, visit unique campus spaces like the d.school, Frost Amphitheater, and O’Donohue Family Farm, and get to know the unique community of companies and innovators that gather at Stanford Research Park.
Stanford Voices
These small gatherings give you an opportunity to connect with Stanford faculty, fellows, and alumni to hear about their work or research, as well as the road that brought them there. Ask questions and continue your intellectual exploration—whether you're taking a course on the topic this summer or just curious.