Top 6 US Universities With Most International Students

It is a settled fact that the US is the most popular destination for pursuing higher education abroad. The reputation of its universities and colleges is worldwide, particularly due to their excellent performance in various world rankings. Understandably, students would want to tap the opportunities available in this country to build a bright future for themselves. However, the competition is cut-throat, especially due to the fact that the numerical strength of international applicants is quite high.

There are some universities in the US that are more appealing to international applicants than the rest. They witness remarkably high enrolment from international students every year, and this is something which you should know about if you are considering higher education in the US. I have enumerated a few universities where international students are in great strength. Here are 6 of them.

1. Illinois Institute of Technology.
   One of the leading universities in the world, Illinois Institute of Technology, is a highly rated university in terms of enrolment of international students. Situated in the bustling city of Chicago, the university is considered to be an all-inclusive platform for students from across the globe.

   

   More than a thousand minority students are a part of its fold. More than 60 percent of its total students in post-graduation are international. Its campus culture is stated to be very friendly and comprehensive to deal with myriad issues of its international community, making it a favorite of many.

2. Stevens Institute of Technology.
   Ranked among the top 100 in terms of international students, this New Jersey-based university is one of the top choices for students interested in engineering and technology. It runs a program called the International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) that is aimed at streamlining the admission, accommodation, and other related processes by assisting international students.

   

   At present, the university is home to students coming from more than 50 countries. To boost mutual cultural understanding, the university also organizes cross-cultural exchange programs from time to time.

3. The New School.
   Established as the New School for Social Research, the New School is a private, research-oriented university that has a significant international student population.

   

   About 33 percent of the total enrolments are international, coming from more than 100 countries. It has embraced students of color and different races from all over the world. For example, 43 percent of its students are people of color. This university is known for its elaborate courses on arts, humanities, and social sciences and has a scintillating list of alumni to take note of.

4. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
   MIT needs no introduction. We all know that MIT holds a formidable position as an excellent research-oriented institution in the world. In terms of the international student population, MIT holds a high rank.

   

   About a third of its total international population is international. Moreover, the institute regularly conducts exchange programs aimed at introducing cross-cultural exchanges and fostering international relationships. What also attracts international students to apply to this institute is its excellent financial support system that increases its overall likeability.

5. Carnegie Mellon University.
   Situated in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, this world-famous university is among the most reputed universities in the world. Its student population is remarkably high, with more than 13000 students from more than 100 countries.

   

   More than half of its students come from outside the country. To attract more international population, it has established a branch campus in Qatar and a satellite center in Australia. Moreover, the university has founded an Information Networking Institute that provides graduate courses in Japan and Greece. Similar centers can be found in various other countries such as Portugal, Rwanda, and Singapore.

6. Northeastern University.
   Northeastern University is a private research institution that is situated in Boston. Aiming to expand its global presence, it has established many satellite campuses such as in Toronto, Washington, and Portland.

   

   A significant feature of this university is its cooperative education that involves partnerships with professionals from all over the world. So far as the data of the year 2016 is concerned, nearly 10,000 international students had applied out of which 20 percent officially enrolled. As of now, it has students from more than 140 countries in the world.

Written by Ayushi Kushwaha. Have you read?

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