by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study international/globalization studies, you’ve come to the right place. This ranking highlights 91 schools that stand out for veteran international/globalization studies students, using our 2026 methodology.
This ranking is based on the factors that matter most to veteran and military-affiliated students: affordability and veteran financial benefits (including GI Bill and Yellow Ribbon support), academic quality, on-campus veteran resources and support services, veteran-friendly policies, and the size of the veteran student community. So you can compare your options, College Factual evaluated colleges nationwide, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
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Here are the top-ranked international/globalization studies colleges for veterans:
Our analysis ranked University of Nebraska-Lincoln the #1 college for veteran and military-affiliated students pursuing a degree in international/globalization studies. The school's overall veterans score is 91.2 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full international/globalization studies report for University of Nebraska-Lincoln
A rank of #2 makes University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill one of the top international/globalization studies colleges for veteran students. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill scores 90.4 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about international/globalization studies at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Veteran students seeking a strong international/globalization studies program will find one at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, which ranked #3. The school's overall veterans score is 89.6 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. More about the international/globalization studies program at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
The University of Texas at Arlington came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best international/globalization studies colleges for veterans. The University of Texas at Arlington scores 87.9 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. Read more about international/globalization studies at The University of Texas at Arlington
San Diego State University is a great choice for veterans pursuing international/globalization studies, landing the #5 spot this year. It scores 87.8 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0.
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California State University-Long Beach placed #6 among the best international/globalization studies colleges for veterans. California State University-Long Beach scores 86.7 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. See the full international/globalization studies report for California State University-Long Beach
University of Florida ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best international/globalization studies colleges for veterans. It scores 86.4 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. More about the international/globalization studies program at University of Florida
Western Michigan University placed #8 among the best international/globalization studies colleges for veterans. It scores 85.4 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. More about the international/globalization studies program at Western Michigan University
University of New Mexico-Main Campus came in at #9 for veteran international/globalization studies students this year. It scores 85.0 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. Read more about international/globalization studies at University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Texas Tech University placed #10 among the best international/globalization studies colleges for veterans. Texas Tech University scores 84.8 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7.
More about the international/globalization studies program at Texas Tech University
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University of Kentucky came in at #11 for veteran international/globalization studies students this year. University of Kentucky scores 84.8 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. See the full international/globalization studies report for University of Kentucky
University of Central Florida came in at #12 for veteran international/globalization studies students this year. University of Central Florida scores 84.7 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full international/globalization studies report for University of Central Florida
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best international/globalization studies colleges for veterans. University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee scores 84.7 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. See the full international/globalization studies report for University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
University of California-Santa Barbara landed the #14 spot for veterans pursuing international/globalization studies. University of California-Santa Barbara scores 84.5 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the international/globalization studies program at University of California-Santa Barbara
University of Kansas came in at #15 for veteran international/globalization studies students this year. It scores 84.0 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7.
More about the international/globalization studies program at University of Kansas
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Portland State University placed #16 among the best international/globalization studies colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 83.6 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. Read more about international/globalization studies at Portland State University
University of Nebraska at Omaha placed #17 among the best international/globalization studies colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 83.5 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. More about the international/globalization studies program at University of Nebraska at Omaha
Texas State University landed the #18 spot for veterans pursuing international/globalization studies. Texas State University scores 83.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about international/globalization studies at Texas State University
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus landed the #19 spot for veterans pursuing international/globalization studies. Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus scores 83.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full international/globalization studies report for Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
University of North Carolina at Charlotte landed the #20 spot for veterans pursuing international/globalization studies. It scores 82.7 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score.
Read more about international/globalization studies at University of North Carolina at Charlotte
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Texas A&M University-College Station ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best international/globalization studies colleges for veterans. It scores 82.5 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the international/globalization studies program at Texas A&M University-College Station
George Mason University ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best international/globalization studies colleges for veterans. George Mason University scores 82.2 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about international/globalization studies at George Mason University
Middle Tennessee State University placed #23 among the best international/globalization studies colleges for veterans. Middle Tennessee State University scores 81.2 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. Read more about international/globalization studies at Middle Tennessee State University
University of Iowa placed #24 among the best international/globalization studies colleges for veterans. It scores 81.1 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full international/globalization studies report for University of Iowa
North Carolina State University at Raleigh came in at #25 for veteran international/globalization studies students this year. North Carolina State University at Raleigh scores 80.9 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the international/globalization studies program at North Carolina State University at Raleigh
These international/globalization studies colleges also placed near the top this year:
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
We measure this ranking on the factors that matter most to veteran and military-affiliated students studying international/globalization studies: affordability and veteran financial benefits (GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon), academic quality, on-campus veteran resources and support services, veteran-friendly policies, and the size of the veteran student community.
These rankings are produced by College Factual, 2026 edition.
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