Bachelor in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (Bachelor's)

Tuition comes to 66,716 USD per year.

Students design a custom academic programme combining two or more disciplines to match their individual interests and aptitudes. They work independently to select and integrate courses under faculty sponsorship. The programme requires students to develop a coherent academic background and achieve self-defined objectives. It is available to first and second-semester sophomores only.

Students create a custom course sequence with support from three faculty sponsors. The programme does not follow a fixed curriculum but is structured around the student's chosen interdisciplinary goals.

Students must be first or second-semester sophomores. They must discuss their plans with faculty in relevant fields and secure three faculty sponsors. The proposal must be approved by the department and the Academic Committee.

On-campus, full-time, typically completed over two years after the sophomore year. For international students, tuition is well above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 17% of applicants.

Wesleyan University in Middletown offers an intellectually adventurous environment centered on an open curriculum and interdisciplinary learning. Founded in 1831, Wesleyan encourages students to design broad academic pathways that cross arts, sciences and social sciences, fostering curiosity, critical thinking and creative inquiry. The campus culture emphasizes social responsibility, inclusivity and active engagement both inside and outside the classroom.

Students at Wesleyan benefit from close faculty mentorship, research opportunities and a range of co-curricular activities that enhance academic exploration. The university’s emphasis on collaboration and experimental learning supports innovation in fields from the humanities to the sciences. Small class sizes, studio and lab resources, and active student organizations contribute to a rich campus experience.

International students find a supportive community with services for academic advising, cultural adjustment and career planning. Alumni networks and internship connections help translate a Wesleyan education into meaningful postgraduate pathways. For students who value intellectual freedom, interdisciplinary study and an engaged campus life, Wesleyan provides a rigorous and welcoming environment to pursue ambitious academic and personal goals.