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The Pardee School opened its doors in 2014. We have always thought of ourselves as the school for making the world a better place, and we take that task to heart. We are a school of international affairs that offers rigorous exposure to academic disciplines<\/a>, accomplished scholars and expert practitioners<\/a>, coupled with opportunities for professional training and skills development<\/a> that prepares our graduates to be global leaders and advance human progress<\/a>. No matter the\u00a0field of focus<\/a> – international health, economics and development, diplomacy, foreign policy, human rights, security, or climate change – we prepare our students to tackle pressing issues that are global in scope.<\/p>\n The Pardee School is animated by four foundational ideas (the four P\u2019s): Peace, Prosperity, Polity, and Place. Guided by our\u00a0world-class faculty<\/a>, Pardee School students have unique opportunities to build on these ideas and integrate them into their own academic and professional pursuits. Their global affairs education includes interdisciplinary studies, research opportunities, and real-world academic and policy experiences.<\/p>\n While we are a young school \u2014 the youngest at Boston University \u2014 we have built a diverse community of over 11,000 alumni working across all industries and around the globe. We proudly uphold Boston University\u2019s values of diversity, equity, and inclusion<\/a>\u00a0to help create a positive and welcoming campus climate and ensure that our community brings together world-class students, staff, and faculty whose experiences and viewpoints enrich our academic endeavors.<\/p>\n We encourage you to engage with us. Explore our website to see the courses taught<\/a> and research conducted<\/a> by our outstanding faculty; visit\u00a0Boston University\u2019s website<\/a>\u00a0to see all the opportunities available to our students; check out\u00a0BU Today<\/em><\/a>\u00a0to read stories of what our students are up to; and\u00a0follow us on social media<\/a>\u00a0to join the conversation and become a part of our global community.<\/p>\n We are proud to enshrine within the Pardee School Boston University\u2019s long tradition of international outreach and history of global engagement<\/a>. We do not shy away from difficult questions or vexing challenges. Instead, we prepare our students and graduates to confront and address the world\u2019s most daunting problems. At the Pardee School of Global Studies,\u00a0making the world a better place<\/a> informs everything we do.<\/p>\n We invite you to join us!<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"\/pardeeschool\/files\/2025\/04\/24-1746-TAYLOR-08050-Large-421x300.jpeg\")