Colleges With the Most International Students

New York University serves over 21,000 international learners hailing from more than 140 countries. For the 2021-2022 school year, NYU had the most international students of any university in the U.S. 

NYU offers many resources to help international students transition smoothly into academic life in the U.S. NYU's Office of Global Services provides assistance with immigration processes for students, and the International Student Center helps create meaningful connections between international learners.

NYU also hosts events and programs throughout the year for international students, including International Education Week.

Boston's Northeastern University helps foster academic success and personal growth for its roughly 18,000 international students. Northeastern provides opportunities for international students to learn more about American culture and meet new people through experiences like weekend trips.

Northeastern's Office of Global Services provides support services to the international student community, including assisting international learners with visa applications. Additionally, the We Care office offers help for students struggling with personal and academic life, while the Global Student Mentor program pairs new international learners with current students, helping them transition into life on campus. 

Enrolling over 16,000 international students, New York's Columbia University maintains a strong reputation for serving international learners. Columbia's international students hail from more than 150 countries.

Columbia's International Students & Scholars Office serves the university's expansive international population, including faculty and staff. Resources include assistance with immigration-related needs like visas, travel, and tax-filing obligations. 

Along with student support services, international learners can access an extensive catalog of student organizations. Students can join organizations like the South East Asian League, the Iranian Students Association, and the Hong Kong Students and Scholars Society.

Over 15,000 students enrolled at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles are international learners. USC provides a robust set of resources to support these students, who make up nearly 26% of the student body, while promoting the benefits of a diverse student population.

USC's Office of International Services publishes the International Connection Magazine, which highlights international student experiences and accomplishments. Students can also attend workshops that cover visa and green card requirements, employment opportunities, and academic and professional writing as non-native speakers of English.  

Arizona State University serves more than 15,000 learners from outside the U.S., along with more than 700 international scholars and faculty members. ASU's students come from more than 140 different countries. 

The university's International Students and Scholars Center assists students with visas, employment authorization, and other legal issues related to immigration status. The center also provides workshops on practical topics such as employment and communication skills, and it hosts opportunities for international students to connect through events like the Coffee and Conversation hour.

ASU also houses many international student organizations and an expansive network of international alumni.

The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is home to over 12,000  international students from more than 110 countries, representing about 20% of the school's student body.

The university's International Student and Scholar Services acts as an information hub for international learners, providing immigration services, advocacy, and outreach. Current students can receive assistance maintaining visas, gaining employment, and securing driver's licenses. 

Additionally, U of I hosts 35 weeks of events and activities that relate to the international student experience every year. These opportunities include virtual office hours and Q&A sessions. Students also benefit from the Uniquely Illinois program, which helps integrate learners with their new community. 

Boston University serves 11,000 international students, houses 300 global initiatives, and claims alumni across more than 180 countries. Through administrative assistance, culturally conscious programs, and student organization support, BU provides international learners with the tools they need to make the most of their university experience.

BU's International Students and Scholars Office assists with immigration, employment and internships, and issues pertaining to travel and visas. BU also houses student organizations like the African Students' Organization, the Asian Student Union, and the International Student Organization. Students can attend events like online Q&A sessions and talks that teach international students how to highlight their value during job interviews. 

The University of California San Diego boasts a diverse student population, with 11,279 international students hailing from more than 100 countries. The university's International Students & Programs Office (ISPO) provides a range of services, resources, and programs to help international students navigate campus life, including academic and immigration advising, cultural programming, and language support.

ISPO at UCSD offers workshops on topics such as employment, taxes, and navigating life in the US as opportunities to connect with other international students through events like the Global Forum. In addition to these resources, UCSD is dedicated to supporting its international students' academic success and personal growth through peer mentorship programs, coffee hours, and conversation programs.

Based in West Lafayette, Indiana, Purdue University currently serves more than 8,000 international students representing roughly 130 countries. Additionally, the university has over 1,700 international faculty and staff. Purdue routinely ranks as a top school for international students in STEM disciplines.

Purdue's International Students and Scholars program provides resources related to academic advising, admissions, and immigration. It also offers a variety of programs and events for international students, such as the International Friendship Program, which matches new international students with a member of the community, and the Host-a-Boiler Program, which finds local families to host an international student for the winter holidays. 

The University of California, Los Angeles, serves more than 12,000 international students and scholars. For over 60 years, the UCLA International Institute has operated as both a campus and community resource, maintaining 25 centers and academic programs focusing on topics like global studies, international development, and global health.

UCLA also connects new international learners with International Student Ambassadors who introduce them to the UCLA community. The university's Dashew Center is the central hub for resources, support, and advocacy for international students and scholars. Students can complete assignments and prepare for tests at the International Study Hall. They can also participate in quarterly day trips, exploring different areas of Southern California.