About International Education

An international education does not just open eyes and broaden perspectives.  In an increasingly interdependent world, it is essential to fostering the global and cross-cultural knowledge and understanding necessary for effective U.S. leadership, competitiveness, and security. 

Economic Impact Statements
It’s in the numbers: How international students and their dependents contributed more than $12 billion to the U.S. economy last year. 

Notable Quotables
What past and present U.S. leaders have said about the value of international education 

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