International Students

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The Harris School is home to a truly global community of students who become an extensive network of alumni. Meet a few alumni >>

“You just don’t learn from books. You learn from the culture, from exchange of ideas, interaction. The U.S. is very diverse and rich in that sense, so you take a lot back home. It’s a whole experience as well, apart from just the degree.”
- Navin Ali, 2009 MPP student (Pakistan)

Once they’re on campus, students have access to a wide variety of academic and extracurricular resources, activities, and organizations both at the Harris School and across the University.

Resources

• Office of International Affairs, a central source for information before applying, before arriving, and while at the University
• International House houses almost 500 students from around the world and runs programs aimed at promoting cross-cultural understanding. I-House also offers English language classes.
• Committee on International Relations, chaired by Harris School Associate Professor Duncan Snidal. Find out about the two-year program in public policy and international relations.
• Center for Middle Eastern Studies, an interdisciplinary center for courses, degrees, and events on the Middle East. Find out about the joint degree program in public policy and Middle Eastern studies.

Activities

• Guest speakers at the Harris School and across campus
• Workshops, such as the Program on International Politics, Economics, and Security
• Global Voices Programs hosted by I-House

Organizations

• Committee on International Affairs and Public Policy, a Harris School student organization for students interested in international affairs
• Latin America(n) Matters, a Harris School student organization for students interested in Latin America
• International Students Association, the University student organization for all international students
• Find other student organizations at the Harris School and at the University.

Ready to apply?

Find out what you need to do for the Harris School and the University. Then apply online.