International Students

As an international student, your time at Drexel will be full of support from your professors, potential mentors, and the professional staff in the office of International Students and Scholars Services (ISSS). The goal of ISSS is to help guide students like you during your Drexel experience all the way through graduation and assist in navigating any immigration, cultural, financial, academic, and personal concerns along the way. In addition to ISSS, our colleges, schools, departments, and numerous offices work in close collaboration to provide comprehensive support and are committed to helping you reach your maximum potential.

Check out the resources on this page to get a sense of how the University works to help our family of international Dragons thrive.

Growing as a Global Leader

Analytics major Sanketh Reddy explains how his journey from India to Philadelphia has expanded his horizons and how Drexel's renowned co-op program has helped to prepare him for success.

You Are Welcome Here: Drexel's International Community

Studying at Drexel means you'll have the flexibility to pursue a wide variety of academic interests combined with up to 18 months of real-world experience in the profession you're considering through our cooperative education program (known as Drexel Co-op). But the benefits of studying in the U.S. and at Drexel don’t end there. Located in Philadelphia, PA — the birthplace of the country and the first and only U.S. World Heritage City — there’s so much to explore in this thriving city for education, culture, and history.

Drexel Undergraduate International Students

of our Undergraduate Student Population is International Students

Different Countries Represented

Are you thinking about studying in the U.S. as an international student? Pursuing a university education in the U.S. — and at Drexel — allows you to join our diverse community of scholars and take advantage of the numerous resources and opportunities available. Learn more about the value of joining our family of international Dragons and how Drexel can prepare you for future success.

Drexel’s cooperative education program is more than just an internship. Learn how student Jacky Liang’s unique co-op experiences in Philadelphia and Shanghai have given him potential opportunities at global leaders such as Google, Facebook, and Apple.

Drexel University English Language Center

If you think you could benefit from additional English language preparation before starting your degree, consider Drexel's International Gateway program. Housed in Drexel's English Language Center, this conditional admission program is designed for international students who would like more English language preparation before transferring directly into their undergraduate major at Drexel.

Philadelphia’s International Community

At Drexel, we’re proud to call the city of Philadelphia, or “Philly” for short, our home and we’re excited for it to become a home to you too. Known for its cultural diversity, rich history, and revolutionary spirit, there are plenty of unique experiences to have here.

Consider checking out these local communities

As the second largest in the Eastern U.S. — Philadelphia’s Chinatown, originally settled in the mid-19th century by Cantonese immigrants, is a tight-knit community of about 3,000 people that also has restaurants, markets, and shops featuring items from different Asian countries including China, Taiwan, Vietnam, Korea, Myanmar, Japan, and Malaysia.

What began as a community of Italian immigrants in the 1880s has become one of the largest continuous outdoor markets in the country — South Philly's Italian Market operates today as a small business haven with rows of produce and fresh seafood and butcher shops, plus some of the most authentic Mexican food in the city.

With one of the largest Cambodian populations in any major U.S. city, the Southeast Asian Market in FDR Park has been a haven for immigrants within this Southeast Asian community (and many more) to share their rich cultural flavors and experiences with the rest of Philadelphia.

From restaurants and grocery stores to karaoke bars and other unique experiences — Little Saigon is the heart of the Vietnamese community in South Philadelphia.

What It Means To Be a Global Dragon

Drexel alumni and current students come from many different backgrounds and each Dragon makes unique contributions to our global community. Hear from Drexel Dragons from around the world and get a sense of how Drexel can prepare you for future success.

Student Organizations

With a wide variety of student clubs and organizations, sports, inclusive communities, and more, you can always find something that meets your passions at Drexel. Read through the list below to get a sense of just some of the communities that you can join here.