Program in International and Comparative Studies (PICS)

PICS is pleased to be involved in U-M's Year of Global Engagement The U-M Year of Global Engagement features events, programs, and opportunities aimed at inspiring the U-M community to explore avenues for international learning, both here on campus and around the globe.

International Studies Major and Minor Learn about the major and minor requirements.

PICS Funding PICS helps fund its students to study, research, and intern abroad.

Undergraduate Events with PICS PICS supports cohort building, career, and professional development events.

PICS Study Abroad Experiences PICS encourages all students to have a study abroad experience.

Courses with PICS View the updated interdisciplinary PICS course list each semester.

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Recent News

A generous donation provides a boost to the PICS Arctic Internship Fellowship Fund

Wendy Sturm hopes that her gift will inspire others to support the endowment that lets U-M students intern in the Arctic region each summer.

Approved Winter 2025 PICS Course List Coming November 11 and Students Can Enroll in INTLSTD 300 Upon Receiving 101 Grade

Visit the PICS Courses page on Monday, November 11 to review approved courses! Students wishing to declare the International Studies major may do so after they receive their final grade in INTLSTD 101.

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