International Students

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The doors of U.S. educational institutions are open to all qualified students from around the world. The United States is proud of an educational system that attracts students and scholars from across the globe. In the words of President Bush, "We … encourage international students to take part in our educational system. ....The relationships that are formed between individuals from different countries, as part of international education programs and exchanges ...foster goodwill that develops into vibrant, mutually beneficial partnerships among nations."

The Educational Information and Resources Branch maintains separate websites for its many constituent audiences. Please click on a link below to visit the area of most interest to you.

International Student?
The Educational Information and Resources Branch supports EducationUSA, a network of nearly 500 advising and information centers that actively promote U.S. higher education in 8 regions and 170 countries around the world. The EducationUSA website) provides information and services for international students at all stages of the college search.

U.S. College or University?
Learn how EducationUSA supports the work of U.S. campuses and how your campus can cooperate with EducationUSA centers around the world. Includes a resources section with development opportunities, information on how to have an international-student friendly campus/website, international education policy, education systems around the world, and the importance of recruiting international students.

Overseas Adviser?
This password-protected advisers' website, which includes an annotated collection of resources and a community discussion forum, is a means for advisers to keep in touch with program officers in Washington, other advisers in their region, and their colleagues around the world.

U.S. Student?
Visit this section for information on the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program, choosing a study abroad program, and other opportunities for working and studying abroad.