Bringing the world to the heartland and University of Oklahoma students to the world.
The David L. Boren College of International Studies at the University of Oklahoma offers a unique small-college experience within a flagship research University. Behind the doors of beautiful Farzaneh Hall, you will find an intellectually curious, diverse community of students, professors and staff who care — not only about the issues facing our world, but about each other. Here you will find small classes, impromptu post-class discussions, prominent and influential guest speakers, unique international events and programming, and above all, opportunity. Do you want to pursue an internship in Washington, D.C.? An undergraduate research project that will take you to your first academic conference? A study abroad program in a country far from home? At CIS, it’s possible. And our faculty and staff will support you all the way.
With a multi-disciplinary curriculum offering 9 majors, 11 minors, 2 graduate programs, and an accelerated BA/MA degree, the College of International Studies offers a strong foundation of knowledge across multiple international fields of study with the flexibility to accommodate diverse interests and career goals. We provide a range of scholarships specifically for our majors, and we strongly support participation in study abroad and away programs. A degree in International & Area Studies from OU not only opens the door to a global career, but fosters an international perspective and growth mindset that distinguishes our alumni on the job market.
Learn more about some of our CIS faculty, the journeys that led them to international studies, and what to expect from their classes!
Theodore Romanoff Assistant Professor of Russian Studies
Assistant Professor, International & Area Studies
Fall 2025 Courses:
IAS 3003.001 How to Be a Dictator
IAS 3003.003 Comparative Politics and Society
Spring 2026 Courses:
IAS 5723 001 Global Policy Workshop
Associate Professor of International Studies
Wick Cary Professor of Brazilian Studies
Fall 2025 Courses:
IAS 2003.010 Understanding the Global Community
IAS 5940.002 Autocratic Legalism
Spring 2026 Courses:
IAS 4013 001 Senior Capstone Seminar
IAS 3893 001 Law & Globalization
Sandra Mackey Chair and Professor in Middle East Studies
Director, Farzaneh Family Center for Iranian and Persian Gulf Studies
Director, Center for Middle East Studies
Fall 2025 courses:
IAS 3203.001 Middle East Since WW1
Spring 2026 Courses:
IAS 3473 001 The Arab-Israeli Conflict
Farzaneh Family Associate Professor of Iranian Studies
Fall 2025 courses:
IAS 3763.001 Women & Gender in the Middle East
IAS 3983.001 Anti-Muslim Racism
Spring 2026 Courses:
IAS 3393 001 Iranian Society through Cinema
IAS 3683 001 Poverty-Inequality Middle East
Professor of International & Area Studies
Interim Associate Dean, College of International Studies
Max & Heidi Berry Chair of International Studies
Fall 2025 courses:
Spring 2026 Courses:
IAS 3383 001 The UN & World Politics
Assistant Professor of International & Area Studies
Fall 2025 courses:
IAS 3313.001 Latin American International Relations
IAS 3533.001 Political Violence
Spring 2026 Courses:
IAS 3543 001 International Peacebuilding
In the most recent online edition of the world’s leading foreign policy magazine, Foreign Affairs, Moritz Graefrath and Mark Raymond argue that Canada, Germany and Japan should jointly develop their own nuclear weapons. They argue that this will not only benefit both the United States and its key allies, but also strengthen the increasingly brittle global order.
Sixteen seniors from the University of Oklahoma have been selected as Outstanding Seniors for their exceptional achievements in scholarship, honors, awards, leadership and service. Of these 16 students, Jhanvi Patel from Oklahoma City was chosen by a committee of OU faculty, staff and students as the overall Outstanding Senior.
