A postindustrial knowledge society requires leaders with an interdisciplinary training. More than just technical skills are needed to succeed in a globalized world. IUHS provides the best of universal design learning with quality research. All faculty members hold advanced graduate degrees in their fields and most have considerable experience as practitioners.

What does IUHS stand for?

           IUHS is based on a new paradigm in education combining the best of international education with quality research. Our programs are taught by highly qualified scholars from various countries. One hundred percent of our faculty members have advanced post-graduate degrees in their respective fields.

What programs do we offer?

            Our university offers a Master’s of Arts in Global Leadership (Maestria en Liderazgo Global), a Graduate Certificate in Global Leadership (Certificado de Postgrado en Liderazgo Global), an Associate of Arts in International Studies (Diplomado en Estudios Internacionales), a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations (Licenciatura en Relaciones Internacionales), and multiple professional training programs in field ranging from negotiation to English Composition.

News:

- Professor Brooklynn Welden and Eric Henninger co-presented The Straight Ally:  Calls to action for sexual diversity, at the National Organization for Women (NOW) Conference in Tampa, Florida, on June 24, 2011.

- IUHS now has a facebook page. Read the latest news about the IUHS community and interact with other members through our regularly updated page.

- The Otto Rojas Vargas Public Lecture Series announces second lecture to be held at 7:45 P.M., November 10, 2010. (Download information)

- The Otto Rojas Vargas Public Lecture Series announces first lecture to be held at 6:00 P.M., October 13, 2010. (Download information)

- Pakistan needs your help. Send aid through the South Asian Centre for Peace (SACP) (Download information)

- Job opportunities: Administrative Assistant and Adjunct Professor (Download Information)

- IUHS signs an agreement with the South Asian Centre for Peace (SACP) based in Pakistan. (May 19, 2010) 

- The May 2010 Issue of the Journal of Asia Pacific Studies is now available for download from the Central American Institute of Asia Pacific Studies. Volume 1, Number 2, includes a vast array of articles written by prominent scholars from around the world including Thailand, China, the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Costa Rica, Japan, inter alia. (May 18, 2010) 

- IUHS jointly publishes important book with JAPSS. La “Economía de“Burbuja” en Japón by Erneschè Rodríguez Asien, M.S. of the Universidad de la Habana (Cuba) is an important study explaining the economic problems of Japan in the late 20th century and early years of the 21st.  (April 19, 2010)

- The Journal of Asia Pacific Studies, the academic journal of the University's Central American Institute of Asia Pacific Studies is now indexed and catalogued by the prestigious EBSCO family of academic databases. (March 26, 2010)

- Prof. Anthony Johnson announces his candicady for the position of State Representative in the legislature of Pennsylvania, USA  (February, 5, 2010)

- IUHS Offers Scholarships for the 2010-2011 Academic Year (December 15, 2009)

- IUHS appoints prominent Indian Scholar as Dean of Institutional Relations: Dr. Om Prakash Dwivedi, a prominent Indian scholar of Postcolonial Literature was appointed Dean of Institutional Relations by the Board of the University. (December 10, 2009)

- IUHS offers its Peer Jamn' Mediation and Negotiationn Training Program in Florida (USA) (December 9, 2009)

- IUHS announces its inaugural faculty roster: Famous scholars such as Prof. Giles Ji Ungpakorn and Dr. Magid Shihade join an international team of reseachers as part of IUHS' inaugural faculty roster. (December 2, 2009)

What makes IUHS special?

As an IUHS student, you will enhance your experience and previous education with cutting edge applied theories from fields as diverse as education, sociology, international relations, communication, political science, and International Law. In addition to that, you will be trained to conduct research which can be applied in the public and the private sector. As well as research training, our graduates will have an opportunity to be placed as interns in leading institutions in both the private and public sectors.

Apply Now!

IUHS is now accepting applications for the 2011-2012 Academic Year!

- M.A. in Global Leadership with a concentration in (International Business and Trade, International Governance, or International Education) Apply Now!

- A.A. in International Studies. Apply Now!

- B.A. in International Relations. Apply Now!

- Graduate Certificate in Global Leadership with a concentration in (International Business and Trade, International Governance, or International Education) Apply Now!

- Emerging Leader Certification Level I: On campus and online  (8 weeks). Apply Now!

- Mediation Training Seminars offered in Florida, Costa Rica, and Bangkok. Apply Now!- Advanced Training in Education offered in Costa Rica and Thailand (contact us for more information)