International Programs

Pace University

Pace University

Pace University is one of the most supportive schools when it comes to international students. They have an entire department dedicated to the support and guidance of their international students, where you can find information on the school's internationa financial aid and scholarship opportunities, guidance on all visa and immigration related processes, language support, communities, employment information, housing and more! Pace University is one of the few schools that allows not only half-time, but also full-time jobs for their international students in the vacation months. Pace immediately enrolls new students in their accident/sickness plan, and continuously hosts activities, programs and events that foster a multicultural community that welcomes students from around the globe.

LocationLocation : New York, New York

Financial Aid : Yes

class creditsVISA and Immigration Support : Yes

health insuranceLanguage Support : Yes

health insuranceEmployment : Yes

pet therapyProvide Health Insurance : Yes

Peer to peerHousing : Yes

Mental HealthScore : 95

Lynn University

Lynn University

Consistently ranked among the top international colleges by U.S. News and World Report. Lynn University offers private loan programs to international students, but applicants must have a resident as a cosigner. Some scholarships are available, as well. However, these will not cover the total cost of attending Lynn U.

The University's International Services office provides visa and immigration support, as well as employment information. International students are eligible for on-campus employment and paid student worker programs under their F1 visa. For international students that want extra language support, the University offers ESL programs and language enhancement courses.

LocationLocation : Boca Raton, Florida

Financial Aid : Yes

class creditsVISA and Immigration Support : Yes

health insuranceLanguage Support : Yes

health insuranceEmployment : Yes

pet therapyProvide Health Insurance : Yes

Peer to peerHousing : Yes

Mental HealthScore : 85

University of Bridgeport

University of Bridgeport

Aproximately 20% of the population at University of Bridgeport are international students! There are about 1,200 international students from more than 80 different countries, making the University of Bridgeport one of the top 10 most diverse universities in the country.

Applying to the university has no cost, and international students have access to information on different financial aids, such as Credelia Financial Services Education Loan for Indian students, and The Rowe Fund for Latin American and Caribbean students. Additionally, international students might be eligible for scholarships by Bridgeport itself. International students may work up to 15 hours on-campus, but are not permitted to work off-campus unless authorized. On-campus housing is limited, so it might be a good idea to explore your options off campus.

LocationLocation : Bridgeport, Connecticut

Financial Aid : Yes

class creditsVISA and Immigration Support : Yes

health insuranceLanguage Support : Yes

health insuranceEmployment : Yes

pet therapyProvide Health Insurance : Yes

Peer to peerHousing : No

Mental HealthScore : 85

Florida Institute of Technology

Florida Institute of Technology

It is the U.S unversity with the eight highest percentage of international students from more than 80 countries. They offer campus-wide emphasis on cultural competence and host different events, such as their International Festival. They celebrate their international students and aim to welcome them with open arms.

The Office of International Student & School Services (ISSS) provides international students with the services they need to succeed in their stay at Florida Tech. Addirionally, they hpst programs such as the International Orientation Program, the International Workshop Video Series, International Coffee Hours and the Annual International Festival. All students are required to be covered by the university's health insurance plan. Florida Tech offers ESL courses, but does not offer loans to international students.

LocationLocation : Melbourne, Florida

Financial Aid : No

class creditsVISA and Immigration Support : Yes

health insuranceLanguage Support : Yes

health insuranceEmployment : Yes

pet therapyProvide Health Insurance : Yes

Peer to peerHousing : Yes

Mental HealthScore : 72

Drexel University

Drexel University

International Students and Scholars Services (ISSS) helps international students in securing the immigration paperwork needed to apply for their visas. Once international students have been admitted to Drexel, they receive an email with instructions on applying for their visa. Drexel offers virtual advising hours, as well as in-person advising.

The acceptance rate if around 80% for international students. There are 117 countries represented by international full-time undergrads and over 1,675 students are Drexel. The top five countries represented in the 2022-2023 undergraduate class are China, India, Vietnam, South Korea and Nigeria! All international students are immediately considered for merit scholarships when they complit their application, and they can complete the CSS Profile for need-based grants. Drexel U goes above and beyond, automatically enrolling international undergrads in the Drexel University Dragon Plan.

For graduate students, you must demonstrate proof of health insurance or enroll in the Drexel Plan. The English Language Center offers programs and services for adult English learners, making Drexel a welcoming school for international students.

LocationLocation : Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Financial Aid : Yes

class creditsVISA and Immigration Support : Yes

health insuranceLanguage Support : Yes

health insuranceEmployment : Yes

pet therapyProvide Health Insurance : Yes

Peer to peerHousing : Yes

Mental HealthScore : 93

Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University

The Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS) provides compete supprt, whether that is immigration.related problems, employment or housing. They also host events such as international student orientation, international education week, networking events and more! They offer International F-1 and J-1 Student advising, you can either schedule your appointment or drop-in. They offer international student workshops, as well as employment information.

You are eligible to work oncampus with your F1 or J1 visa, and the OISS guides you through any challenge or questions you might have. Regarding your health, NSY automatically enrolled students in their Student Health Insurance Plan, and the Student Health Insurance Department is responsible for managing any processes related to this requirement. NSU's Office of University Housing helps students navigate their housing options, allowing you to feel supported and accompanied throughout the experience.

LocationLocation : Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Financial Aid : Yes

class creditsVISA and Immigration Support : Yes

health insuranceLanguage Support : No

health insuranceEmployment : Yes

pet therapyProvide Health Insurance : Yes

Peer to peerHousing : Yes

Mental HealthScore : 90

Drury University

Drury University

Drury University is a private university in Springfield, Missouri with open arms to international students. With a variety of undergraduate majors such as architecture, accounting, pre-law, pre-health sciences, computer science and much more, Drury has been filled with opportunity and success for nearly 150 years.

Merit-based scholarships are available for international students, and the University has a dedicated team that helps international students through every step of the way. Drury prides itself in its close-knit community, where you'll make lifelong friends and grow into the professional you want to be. Greek life at Drury is a present tradition, highlighting the classic style of American universities.

LocationLocation : Springfield, Missouri

Financial Aid : Yes

class creditsVISA and Immigration Support : Yes

health insuranceLanguage Support : Yes

health insuranceEmployment : Yes

pet therapyProvide Health Insurance : Yes

Peer to peerHousing : Yes

Mental HealthScore : 98